EPOS Card Payment Integration Guide
Card payments are one of the biggest practical questions in EPOS selection. The right setup should reduce keying errors, support clear reporting and fit the way customers pay in store, at tables, online or on delivery.
How EPOS and card payments should work together
Some businesses use standalone card terminals. Others prefer integrated payments, where the amount passes from the EPOS to the card machine. The right choice depends on payment provider, contract, transaction volume, average spend, refund process and how much the team needs to reduce manual entry.
Counter payments
Fast sales, fewer keying mistakes and clearer end-of-day reconciliation for retail and service counters.
Hospitality payments
Table bills, split payments, tips, kitchen workflow and order accuracy all need to be considered together.
Online and delivery
Online ordering and delivery should be checked alongside in-store payments so reporting remains consistent.
What to check with Paymentsense or any card provider
If you use Paymentsense, Dojo, Worldpay, Barclaycard, Zettle, Square, SumUp or another provider, confirm compatibility before changing EPOS hardware or software. EPOS Company can advise on the EPOS side, but the payment contract, fees and merchant terms come from the payment provider.
Fees and settlement
Review percentage fees, fixed transaction fees, terminal rental, minimum monthly charges, settlement timing, chargebacks and contract length.
Integration type
Confirm whether the card terminal is standalone, semi-integrated or fully integrated with the EPOS workflow, and what happens if the internet connection drops.
Support responsibility
Ask who supports the till, who supports the payment terminal and what happens when a transaction issue involves both systems.
Need a practical EPOS recommendation?
Tell EPOS Company how the business trades, what hardware or software is already in use, and what needs to improve next.