Shopify POS Features
What are the features of Shopify POS?
POS
- Credit Card Payments
- Barcode Scanning
- Hardware Integration
- Price Adjustments
- Receipts
Marketing
- Loyalty Programs
- Email Marketing
Administration
- Inventory Management
- Employee Management
- Reporting
- E-commerce Integration
- E-commerce Integration
- POS Integration
Payment Processing
- Credit Card Processing
Security
- POS Verification
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POS
Credit Card Payments | Processes credit card payments either within the platform or using an outside processing company. 111 reviewers of Shopify POS have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 111 reviews) | |
Barcode Scanning | Allows users to scan barcodes to obtain pricing and item information when checking out a customer. 91 reviewers of Shopify POS have provided feedback on this feature. | 81% (Based on 91 reviews) | |
Hardware Integration | Allows users to connect the software with outside hardware such as cash drawers, credit card readers, barcode scanners, and more. This feature was mentioned in 100 Shopify POS reviews. | 80% (Based on 100 reviews) | |
Price Adjustments | As reported in 106 Shopify POS reviews. Applies adjustments such as bulk discounts, sale discounts, buy one get one free or other offers to item prices during checkout. | 83% (Based on 106 reviews) | |
Receipts | As reported in 106 Shopify POS reviews. Provides receipts to customers after their purchase by printing them, sending them via SMS or email, or provides the ability to refuse a receipt. | 85% (Based on 106 reviews) |
Marketing
Loyalty Programs | Provides customers with discounts or other rewards for being frequent patrons or attacts lapsed customers back with deals or coupons. 92 reviewers of Shopify POS have provided feedback on this feature. | 76% (Based on 92 reviews) | |
Email Marketing | As reported in 99 Shopify POS reviews. Uses email to send marketing material to customers such as coupons, special offers, and more. | 82% (Based on 99 reviews) |
Administration
Inventory Management | Tracks inventory in real time as purchases are made so users are aware of the need to restock. This feature was mentioned in 110 Shopify POS reviews. | 83% (Based on 110 reviews) | |
Employee Management | As reported in 95 Shopify POS reviews. Schedules employees, tracks productivity, and allows for multiple user profiles. | 78% (Based on 95 reviews) | |
Reporting | Based on 113 Shopify POS reviews. Provides users with reporting on key data such as sales, inventory, revenue, and more. | 82% (Based on 113 reviews) | |
E-commerce Integration | Connects with an online store to either track inventory sold online or process online payments. This feature was mentioned in 111 Shopify POS reviews. | 88% (Based on 111 reviews) | |
Reporting & Analytics | Reports and analytics created from payment data. This feature was mentioned in 15 Shopify POS reviews. | 90% (Based on 15 reviews) | |
E-commerce Integration | Based on 16 Shopify POS reviews. The ability to integrate directly with an e-commerce platform in order to create a seamless checkout experience. | 89% (Based on 16 reviews) | |
Processing Fees | Fees associated with processing individual transactions that may be based on a percentage of the purchase or a flat rate. This feature was mentioned in 14 Shopify POS reviews. | 80% (Based on 14 reviews) | |
POS Integration | The ability to integrate with a POS system in order to allow the processing of credit card or mobile payments in a store setting. This feature was mentioned in 16 Shopify POS reviews. | 77% (Based on 16 reviews) | |
Omnichannel | As reported in 15 Shopify POS reviews. Process payments from multiple channels such as ACH, mobile, or e-commerce. | 81% (Based on 15 reviews) | |
Levels 1 & 2 | Supports levels 1 and 2 for credit card payment processing. 15 reviewers of Shopify POS have provided feedback on this feature. | 70% (Based on 15 reviews) | |
Level 3 | As reported in 15 Shopify POS reviews. Supports level 3 credit card processing which requires additional data for qualification. | 76% (Based on 15 reviews) |
Payment Processing
Encryption | Built-in security to protect payment information in order to prevent fraud and hacking. This feature was mentioned in 15 Shopify POS reviews. | 91% (Based on 15 reviews) | |
Credit Card Processing | The ability to process credit card payments and receive approval or denial of funds from the customer's bank. This feature was mentioned in 16 Shopify POS reviews. | 92% (Based on 16 reviews) | |
Mobile Payments | The ability to process mobile payments from a mobile wallet or other mobile phone payment app. This feature was mentioned in 16 Shopify POS reviews. | 86% (Based on 16 reviews) | |
Digital Wallet Integration | Based on 15 Shopify POS reviews. The ability to process payments from a digital wallet service or other digital payment method. | 93% (Based on 15 reviews) |
Omnichannel Features
Retail Management | The ability to manage the operations of a retail storefront and integrate storefront operations with other channels. | Not enough data | |
POS Integration | The ability to integrate with a POS system in order to facilitate the integration of brick and mortar channels with other channels. | Not enough data | |
Social Media Integration | Tools to integrate social media channels with other commerce channels to create a seamless experience for customers. | Not enough data | |
Customer Service Integration | The ability to integrate customer service into all channels. | Not enough data | |
Marketing Tools | The ability to integrate marketing tools into all channels. | Not enough data | |
E-commerce Integration | Tools to combine e-commerce channels with other channels in order to create a seamless experience across channels. | Not enough data | |
ERP Integration | The ability to integrate with ERP systems in order to unite customer-facing channels with back-end channels. | Not enough data |
Reporting
Reports & Analytics | Tools to present data collected from various channels in a digestible way to help business owners make informed decisions. | Not enough data | |
Data Transfer Tools | The ability to transfer data between channels in order to streamline operations. | Not enough data |
Payment Options
Multi-Currency | As reported in 15 Shopify POS reviews. Allows users to process payments in multiple currencies. | 78% (Based on 15 reviews) | |
Online payment portal | See feature definition | As reported in 15 Shopify POS reviews. Provides an online portal where customers can make payments. | 73% (Based on 15 reviews) |
Security
POS Verification | Based on 16 Shopify POS reviews. Support cardholder verification methods for POS transactions. | 82% (Based on 16 reviews) |
Platform
Accounting integration | Provide integration with accounting software and ERP systems. 15 reviewers of Shopify POS have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 15 reviews) | |
E-commerce Integration | Provide integration with B2B and B2C e-commerce platforms This feature was mentioned in 16 Shopify POS reviews. | 84% (Based on 16 reviews) |
Payment
Credit Card Payments | Integrate with EDC machine and accept all forms of credit cards This feature was mentioned in 11 Shopify POS reviews. | 80% (Based on 11 reviews) | |
Loyalty Points | Allow payment via loyalty points as a legal tender This feature was mentioned in 11 Shopify POS reviews. | 82% (Based on 11 reviews) | |
Digital Wallets | As reported in 11 Shopify POS reviews. Supports payment from all standard digital wallets | 71% (Based on 11 reviews) | |
UPI Payment | Based on 11 Shopify POS reviews. Allows UPI payment integration | 79% (Based on 11 reviews) | |
Meal Voucher Redemption | As reported in 11 Shopify POS reviews. Allows payment in the form of meal vouchers, to support varied categories of customers | 71% (Based on 11 reviews) | |
Gift Voucher Redemption | Based on 11 Shopify POS reviews. Enables customers to pay using a gift voucher | 80% (Based on 11 reviews) | |
Cash Payment | Based on 12 Shopify POS reviews. Address the masses with denomination-based cash payments | 82% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Installment Payment | As reported in 11 Shopify POS reviews. Provides options to customers to pay on installment | 76% (Based on 11 reviews) |
Checkout
Barcode Scanning | Speeds up check-out lines with sales through barcode scanning 11 reviewers of Shopify POS have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 11 reviews) | |
Bills/ e-Receipt | Supports printing of bills and sends e-Receipt to customers’ mobile numbers 10 reviewers of Shopify POS have provided feedback on this feature. | 75% (Based on 10 reviews) | |
Integration | Supports seamless integration with devices like cash drawer, weighing scale, payment gateways, digital wallets and others | Not enough data | |
Order Booking | Allows advance order booking for customer convenience | Not enough data | |
Return/Refund | Based on 10 Shopify POS reviews. Facilitate easy return and refunds in the form of cash or as a direct transfer to a customer’s wallet | 78% (Based on 10 reviews) |
Inventory Management
Inventory Control | As reported in 10 Shopify POS reviews. Helps inventory tracking, inventory shrinkage and stock optimization | 85% (Based on 10 reviews) | |
Low-stock Alerts | Notifies when a stock for particular product is running low before it runs out 10 reviewers of Shopify POS have provided feedback on this feature. | 77% (Based on 10 reviews) | |
Product Categorization | Based on 10 Shopify POS reviews. Organize and filter inventory based on assigned categories (such as by size, style, or color) | 78% (Based on 10 reviews) | |
Multilocation Inventory Tracking | Track inventory levels across multiple store locations | Not enough data | |
Purchase Orders | Create purchase order and order stock directly from the system | Not enough data |
Reporting and analytics
Monitor Store KPIs | As reported in 11 Shopify POS reviews. Track sales , inventory by category, cost of goods sold, profit margin etc | 71% (Based on 11 reviews) | |
Real-time data | Based on 10 Shopify POS reviews. Allows visibility into real-time business data and insights remotely | 90% (Based on 10 reviews) | |
Exportable Reports | As reported in 10 Shopify POS reviews. Easily export any report to Excel/CSV, PDF and share a URL | 83% (Based on 10 reviews) | |
Remote Reporting | Allow visibility into data from anywhere outside the store This feature was mentioned in 11 Shopify POS reviews. | 85% (Based on 11 reviews) |
Customer Management
Customer Sales History | Enable to see what customers buy across channels and offer service tailored to their needs. | Not enough data | |
Loyalty Management | Drive loyalty and ensure customers join store's loyalty program | Not enough data | |
Customer Accounts | Create customer profiles and offer special discounts as per their purchase history | Not enough data |
Team Management
Employee Tracking | Keep track of productivity per time period, employees’ ins and outs | Not enough data | |
Quick Employee Training | As reported in 10 Shopify POS reviews. Allow new staff up to speed in no time and with intuitive learning modules | 92% (Based on 10 reviews) | |
Commission Tracking | Enable automated commission tracking and record sales done by each sales representative | Not enough data | |
Employee Accounts and Permission | Provides employees with personal accounts to login and assign different sets of permissions to different roles | Not enough data | |
Staff Scheduling | Provide a tool to schdule employee shift | Not enough data |
Help and support
24/7 Phone Support | As reported in 10 Shopify POS reviews. Allows reaching out to customer support 24/7 through tollfree number | 80% (Based on 10 reviews) | |
Email and Chat Support | Resolve queries through email and chat support 10 reviewers of Shopify POS have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 10 reviews) | |
Account History | Allows saving of all pending or solved tickets in the system | Not enough data | |
Webinars and Session | Access to one on one session and free webinars to get started with the product | Not enough data | |
Customer Forum | Allows connecting with peers and see how other retailers are using the system | Not enough data |
Integration
Accounting | Easily integrate with accounting tools | Not enough data | |
E-commerce | Easily integrate with e-commerce tools to enable online sales | Not enough data | |
Multi-store | As reported in 10 Shopify POS reviews. Allows integration with stores at multiple location | 85% (Based on 10 reviews) |
Data Management
Consolidation | Consolidates data from multiple sources | Not enough data | |
Data types | Gather multiple types of data from various sources | Not enough data | |
Correction | Allow users to update the data to ensure its accuracy and validity | Not enough data | |
Cleansing | Detect innacurate, incomplete, or duplicate data | Not enough data | |
Validation | Ensure that the data complies with internal quality standards | Not enough data |
Analytics
KPIs | Monitor store key performance indicators (KPIs) in real-time | Not enough data | |
Forecasting | Generate forecasts using historical data and market trends | Not enough data | |
Reports and Dashboards | Creates reports and dashboards to analyze retail KPIs and metrics | Not enough data | |
Predictive analytics | Uses artificial intelligence (AI) to build forecasting models based on existing data sets | Not enough data |
Mobile
Mobile dashboard | Offer mobile dashboards to view retail KPI in real-time | Not enough data | |
Mobile application | Support or include dedicated app for iOS and/or Android | Not enough data |
Integration
Marketplace | Allows integration with marketplace such as Amazon, eBay, Walmart, etc | Not enough data | |
Retail POS | Easily integrate with POS software to monitor sales and customer data | Not enough data | |
Other software | Allows integration with marketplace such as Amazon, eBay, Walmart, etc | Not enough data |
Platform Additional Functionality
Cloud | Provides a cloud based version of the platform | Not enough data | |
On-Premise | Provides an on-premise version of the platform | Not enough data |
