Shopify POS is an easy-to-use point of sale system that allows merchants to process payments from customers in-store and online. With Shopify POS, merchants can accept credit cards, cash, and other forms of payment from customers, as well as manage inventory, track customer information, and process returns. Shopify POS makes it easy for merchants to take payments quickly and securely.
Steps for Processing Payments with Shopify POS
- Connect your payment processor to Shopify POS.
- Add products to the Shopify POS cart.
- Choose the payment method.
- Enter customer information, if necessary.
- Enter payment information.
- Process the payment.
- Complete the transaction.
1. Connect Your Payment Processor to Shopify POS
Before you can start processing payments with Shopify POS, you need to connect your payment processor. Shopify POS supports many popular payment processors, including Stripe, PayPal, and Square. You can find more information about setting up a payment processor in the Shopify Help Center.
2. Add Products to the Shopify POS Cart
Once you have connected your payment processor, you can start adding products to the Shopify POS cart. You can add products by scanning barcodes, searching for products by name, or manually entering product information. You can also adjust product prices, add discounts, and apply taxes, if necessary.
3. Choose the Payment Method
Once you have added all the products to the cart, you can choose the payment method. Shopify POS supports a variety of payment methods, including credit cards, cash, and other forms of payment. You can also set up custom payment methods, such as store credit or gift cards.
4. Enter Customer Information, If Necessary
If the customer is paying with a credit card or other form of payment that requires customer information, you will need to enter it into the Shopify POS system. This includes the customer’s name, address, email address, and phone number.
5. Enter Payment Information
Once you have entered the customer information, you can enter the payment information. This includes the card number, expiration date, and security code. You can also enter any additional information, such as a billing address, if necessary.
6. Process the Payment
Once you have entered all the necessary information, you can process the payment. Shopify POS will send the payment information to the payment processor, which will process the payment and return a response. If the payment is approved, the payment processor will send the funds to your merchant account.
7. Complete the Transaction
Once the payment is processed, you can complete the transaction. This includes printing a receipt, if necessary, and adding the transaction to your records. You can also add the customer to your customer list, if desired.
Processing payments with Shopify POS is fast and secure. With Shopify POS, you can accept payments quickly and securely, manage inventory, track customer information, and process returns. Shopify POS makes it easy for merchants to take payments quickly and securely.
