Shopify POS Overview
Manage Your Physical and Online Stores from One Platform
The innovative app allows business owners to manage their entire physical and online stores using a single platform. It adds more value to small, medium, and large businesses.
Powerful POS software
Turn any mobile device into a powerful point of sale. You can download the Shopify Retail POS app on to any Android or iOS smartphone or tablet.
Customizable POS terminal
Personalize your POS system to your business. Keep your most-used apps, discounts, and products at your fingertips so you can fly through checkout.
Fully integrated hardware
Get the perfect POS setup, whether you’re a pop-up shop or a retail store. Shopify POS connects seamlessly with Shopify card readers and compatible hardware accessories.
Shopify POS Hardware
Shopify’s sleek POS hardware comes with built-in payment processing and competitive credit card rates. You’ll be able to accept all the major payment methods and look good doing it too.
Shopify POS hardware includes a 1-year warranty, 24/7 support, and free shipping and returns.
What devices support the Shopify POS hardware?
The Shopify POS app works with devices that meet the following requirements:
- iPhone – iPhone 7 or newer, running iOS 13 or newer
- iPad Air – Gen 2 or newer, running iPadOS 13 or newer
- iPad – Gen 5 or newer, running iPadOS 13 or newer
- iPad Mini – Gen 4 or newer, running iPadOS 13 or newer
- iPad Pro – All iPad Pro models are suitable, as long as they run iPadOS 13 or newer
- Android – Android devices that run version 7 (Nougat) or newer are suitable
Integrated POS
Connect POS hardware, software, and payments instantly.
Smooth checkouts
Accept payments anywhere with wireless hardware.
Low credit card rates
Save with competitive credit card rates from Shopify Payments.
Sell how you need to
Pick the hardware best for your retail needs.
Shopify POS Features
Your point of sale should be the hub of your retail business, where you can quickly make sales and manage inventory, staff, orders, and more. Shopify keeps every element of your store at your fingertips so you can work faster and always have a clear view of your business.
Omnichannel Selling
Offer a smooth shopping experience for your customers, in store, online, and everywhere in between
Local pickup Pro
Manage and fulfill local pickup orders directly from your Shopify POS.
Buy in store, ship to customer Pro
Make sales in store and ship directly to customers from where you have available inventory. Taxes and shipping rates are automatically calculated at checkout.
Buy online, exchange and return in store Pro
Accept exchanges for purchases made online or at another location and your inventory will be updated instantly.
Local delivery Pro
Manage and fulfill local delivery orders placed online directly from your Shopify POS.
Product QR Codes
Attach QR codes to products so customers can use their smartphone to learn more and purchase online.
Send cart to buy online
Send customers an email with items they were interested in but didn’t purchase in store.
Ship from Store Pro
Pick, pack, and ship orders from POS, including printing shipping labels.
Manage Orders in POS
View orders in one place, making it easy for staff to track, process, and fulfill.
Smart Inventory Management
Reduce errors and increase profit from a single place using smart recommendations from Stocky app by Shopify
Purchase Orders Pro
Create purchase orders for vendors and suppliers.
Demand Forecasting Pro
Get purchase order suggestions based on recent product performance or seasonality.
Transfers Pro
Request transfers from your other locations and keep track of what’s been received and what’s leaving.
Low Stock Reports Pro
Receive warnings of low stock based on current rate of sales and lead time for each vendor.
Sale Item Suggestions Pro
Using the sale suggestion page, know which products aren’t selling so you can release cash and inventory.
Inventory Analysis Pro
Decide which products are worth reordering and which are taking up valuable storage and cash based with the stock performance grading system.
Stock Adjustments Pro
Keep track of small changes made to your stock levels.
Inventory Counts Pro
Use a barcode scanner to match your store inventory to your records.
Inventory Receiving Pro
Perform accurate inventory counts for incoming orders with a barcode scanner.
Detailed Inventory Reports Pro
Identify trends and confidently plan for the future reports about your locations and inventory.
Inventory Tracking
Stay on top of your inventory and assign products to different sales channels and locations. Your count will automatically update when an order is fulfilled from that source.
Staff Management
Control permissions and track staff performance from one place
Manager Approvals Pro
Specify when your staff would need manager approval for actions like applying discounts or editing taxes.
Unlimited POS Staff Pro
Add and manage staff who have POS access but not admin access.
POS Staff Roles & Permissions Pro
Assign custom roles to store staff ensuring they have the correct permissions.
Attribute sales to staff Pro
Attribute sales to staff members for commissions or kudos.
Staff POS PINs
Give staff members unique pins to log into POS.
Checkout
Complete each sale with a seamless experience for customers and staff
Exchanges Pro
Exchange past purchases from any online or retail location and your inventory is updated automatically.
Save and retrieve cart Pro
Easily manage, save, and retrieve shopping carts to keep checkout moving quickly.
Custom printed receipts Pro
Customize printed receipts with your website URL, store hours, promotions, or policies.
Checkout anywhere
Take your smartphone or tablet to your customer, and check out on the spot.
Customizable Smart Grid
Speed up checkout with the customizable smart grid that adapts based on cart actions to create cues for staff.
Discount codes
Apply discount or promo codes for your online and retail business.
Taxes
Taxes are automatically calculated based on your store’s set location. You can disable taxes or set custom taxes for a specific product or order.
Custom email or SMS receipts
Send custom email or SMS receipts and build your customer contact list for re-engagment.
Custom discounts
Apply dollar or percentage discounts to entire carts or individual items.
Order notes
Track special requests and details by attaching notes to orders.
Custom sale
Use custom line items to bundle items on the spot and set a price.
Camera barcode scanner
Scan product barcode labels with the camera on your iOS device.
Offline cash transactions
Accept cash payments to complete transactions when you’re offline.
Returns
Return past purchases from any online or retail location and see inventory updated automatically.
Products
Stay organized and spend less time on admin chores
Unlimited Products
Add an unlimited amount of products and variants on your POS.
Product Collections
Categorize products by type, season, promotions, and more. Use smart collections to automatically sort products based on vendor, price, and inventory level.
Product Variants
Add multiple variations to products such as size, color, or materials and assign their own price, SKU, weight, and inventory.
Inventory States
Use inventory states to track and share the status of your inventory as products are received, transferred, or an order is fulfilled.
Multi-Location Management
Create and allocate inventory to your various online sales channels, warehouses, retail stores, or wherever else you store stock.
Barcode Labels
Assign existing barcodes to products or create new ones to keep track of inventory and speed up checkout.
Customers
Turn one-time shoppers into life-long fans
Create Customer Profiles
Customer profiles are created with every in-store or online purchase during checkout.
Rich Customer Profiles
Keep track of contact information, purchase history, lifetime spend, customer notes, tags, shipping address, taxes, and marketing preferences.
Order History
When customers shop online or in store, their order information is automatically synced.
Contact Customers
Reach out to customers from your POS using email, SMS, or by phone.
Reward Loyalty Online and in Store
Build lasting relationships and reward your loyal customers with exclusive events, discounts, or content.
Marketing Preferences
Collect emails and phone numbers at checkout to notify your customers of upcoming sales or new products.
Customer Tags
Assign customers with tags, then search and filter based on the needs of your outreach.
Reporting and Analytics
Get actionable reports so you can make informed business decisions
Daily Sales Reports Pro
Make informed decisions with detailed insights into sales, products, and staff performance compiled in a daily report generated from your POS.
Dashboard Overview
Get an overview of your entire business online and in-store at a glance.
Retail Sales Reports
View, analyze, and export sales by staff members, location, time period, or customers.
Cash Tracking
Improved tool for accurately tracking the expected balance in your cash drawer for end of day deposits from your POS.
Cash Flow Reports
Understand how much you’ll be paid and when you’ll receive your money from in-person and online sales.
Product Reports
Get insights into which products are and are not selling.
Discount Reports
Track the performance of your promotions so you can evolve your approach over time.
Inventory Reports
View a month-end snapshot of your inventory and track the quantity and percentage of inventory sold each day.
Finance Reports
Generate reports to review your finances including sales, returns, taxes, payments, and more.
Hardware
Build a complete point of sale with Shopify’s plug-and-play hardware
Shopify POS Hardware
Customize your checkout counter with the hardware you need for your store. Integrate Shopify’s card readers with your existing setup or visit the Shopify Hardware Store to build your full kit.
Shopify Hardware Warranty
Shopify’s first-party hardware includes a 1-year warranty (2 years on POS Pro). If you experience issues with your hardware while under warranty, we’ll ship a replacement right away.
Connectivity Screens
Integrate compatible hardware with Shopify POS to track connectivity from within the app and troubleshoot quickly.
Free Hardware Shipping and Returns
Try Shopify’s point-of-sale hardware risk free with free shipping and 30-day returns.
Compatible Hardware Accessories
Build out your POS with compatible hardware available through the Shopify Hardware store. Pair accessories like barcode scanners, receipt printers, cash drawers, and more.
Shopify Payments
Take advantage of seamless payment features, included in all Shopify plans
Accept Popular Payment Methods
Using the Shopify Tap & Chip Card Reader, accept popular payment methods like Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Low In-person Rates for All Cards
Pay one low rate for all credit cards with fees based on your Shopify plan. Advanced: 2.4% + 0¢ USD, Shopify: 2.5% + 0¢ USD, Basic: 2.7% + 0¢ USD
Tap to Pay on iPhone
Accept contactless payments on POS using only an iPhone**—no additional hardware required.
Transparent Pricing
Get no additional monthly fees, hidden fees, or setup fees. Just pay low transaction fees to process card transactions.
Cash-flow Management
Know how much you’ll be paid since transaction fees are automatically deducted from each sale.
Auto-reconciliation
Track orders and their payouts with seamless auto-reconciliation.
Chargebacks
Manage chargebacks simply since all info is directly linked to the original order in your admin.
Keep Track of Your Money
Access reports that show you how much you’ll get paid and when you’ll receive money from online and in-store sales.
Additional Payments
Accept popular payment methods so you never miss a sale
Sell and Accept Gift Cards
Sell physical and digital gift cards that can be redeemed in store or online.
Email Gift Cards
Email digital gift cards that recipients can redeem in store or online.
Add Digital Gift Card to Apple Wallet
Allow customers to add digital gift cards to their iOS devices, check balances, and redeem from their Apple Wallet.
Custom Payment Types
Create custom payment options such as external terminals, checks, IOUs, or gold coins.
Split Payments/Tenders
Accept two or more payment types in a single transaction.
Partial Payments
Accept as much or as little payment as you want in the form of deposits or layaways.
Marketing
Keep your brand top of mind with marketing tools that bring customers online and to your retail stores
Product Reviews
Encourage customers to leave product reviews that can be used in your online store and Google search results to encourage sales.
Email Marketing
Capture customer emails at checkout and stay in touch with marketing emails and promotions.
Social Media Integration
Create campaigns to connect with your local customers that drive store visits and sales.
Google Merchant Center
Promote your store and automatically sync products and information with Google Merchant Center.
Shopify POS Pricing
Get started with Shopify POS and unlock exclusive savings on everything
you need to get back to selling without missing a beat.
You pay
$534
for your first year
Save over $1,900 USD
Only QuickBooks Desktop POS merchants get*
- 50% off one-year subscription on Shopify POS Pro (save $534 USD)
- 50% off additional hardware you might need for your business
- Free Tap & Chip Card Reader (save $49 USD)
- Free 3-year Shopify Basic ecommerce plan (save $1,404 USD)
- Free custom-built QuickBooks Desktop POS migration tool
*Some conditions apply. See terms and conditions below.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Shopify POS?
Shopify Point of Sale (POS) is a modern retail management system that connects in-store and online sales into one platform. It helps U.S. businesses manage inventory, payments, staff, and customer data from a single dashboard.
How does Shopify POS work for U.S. businesses?
Shopify POS combines software and hardware to process in-person sales, sync inventory in real time, and track customers. U.S. merchants can use smartphones or tablets with supported card readers, barcode scanners, cash drawers, and receipt printers.
What devices support Shopify POS in the United States?
The Shopify POS app works with the following supported devices:
- iPhone: iPhone 7 or newer (iOS 13+)
- iPad Air: Gen 2 or newer (iPadOS 13+)
- iPad: Gen 5 or newer (iPadOS 13+)
- iPad Mini: Gen 4 or newer (iPadOS 13+)
- iPad Pro: All models (iPadOS 13+)
- Android: Devices running Android 7 or newer
What are the key features of Shopify POS?
- Fast, secure checkout with U.S. payment methods
- Integrated Shopify Payments
- Real-time inventory syncing across locations
- Customer profiles and purchase history
- Custom staff roles and permissions
- Omnichannel selling (in-store, online, pickup, shipping)
Does Shopify POS include inventory management?
Yes. Shopify POS automatically updates inventory across all sales channels as items are sold, returned, or transferred—ideal for multi-location U.S. retailers.
Is Shopify POS good for U.S. retail businesses?
Absolutely. Shopify POS is widely used by U.S. retailers of all sizes, from small boutiques to national chains, thanks to its scalability, ease of use, and deep eCommerce integration.
How much does Shopify POS cost in the USA?
Shopify POS pricing in the U.S. includes:
- $25/month – Basic plan
- $65/month – Grow plan
- $399/month – Advanced plan
- +$89 USD/month per POS Pro location
Is Shopify POS available in the United States?
Yes. Shopify POS is fully supported in the United States, including Shopify Payments, POS hardware, tax automation, and local payment methods.
Which types of businesses use Shopify POS?
Shopify POS is used by U.S. retailers across fashion, electronics, food & beverage, specialty retail, pop-up shops, and multi-location stores that sell both online and in person.
Is Shopify POS better than Square?
Shopify POS is ideal for U.S. businesses that prioritize eCommerce with in-store selling. Square works well for simple in-person sales, while Shopify offers deeper inventory, reporting, and omnichannel capabilities.
Get Started with Shopify POS in the United States
Shopify POS is a powerful solution for U.S. retailers looking to unify in-store and online sales, improve inventory accuracy, and deliver seamless customer experiences. With flexible hardware, secure U.S. payment processing, and scalable pricing plans, Shopify POS supports businesses at every growth stage.
At Minding My Books, we help American retailers choose, set up, and optimize Shopify POS to fit their unique business needs. From hardware selection and payment setup to integrations and training, our experts ensure you get the most value from your POS investment.
