What does Shopify POS do?
Shopify POS is an application for iOS and Android devices that you can use for transaction in a physical store or pop-up setting. Find products, process orders, take payment, swipe credit cards, produce receipts, and control it all from your iPad or mobile device. All the background management of your store is done from your Shopify admin, which you can access using any browser.
Can I merge my Shopify online store with Shopify POS?
Yes. Your Shopify online store automatically synchronizes with Shopify POS, and you manage your entire business from one dashboard. Product or inventory updates that you make in your Shopify admin will instantly take effect in Shopify POS.
Can I use Shopify POS if I have multiple cash registers in use at the same time?
Yes. You can install Shopify POS on multiple devices, and you won't be charged any extra. Store activity on all devices is synchronizes with your Shopify admin.
Can I use Shopify POS in my location?
The Shopify POS app is available worldwide. One important factor to note is if your business is located outside of the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, or Australia, you will have to accept payments with a third-party payment provider using an external terminal.
Where can I buy card readers and hardware accessories that are compatible with Shopify POS?
You can buy payment hardware and supported accessories (like barcode scanners, receipt printers, and more) from the Shopify Hardware Store in teh continental United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia.
If your business is located outside of these countries, there are two important considerations:
You’ll have to use a third-party payment provider to accept credit cards with an external terminal.
You’ll have to buy compatible hardware accessories through an external retailer