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How Does a POS System Work? A Beginner's Guide to Payment Technology
Learn how POS systems work. From payment processing to analytics, this guide breaks down everything you need to know about modern payment technology.
Accept Payments Instantly
Get set up with PXP POS — no integration, no hassle.
- Fast device delivery
- All major payment methods including digital wallets
- Process refunds & complete authorisations
- Accept payments with or without internet
- 365 day customer support
Talk to our dedicated SME team today!
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Standalone Point-of-Sale that never lets you down
Accept payments directly from the terminal, without a POS application. You don’t need any development effort or integration with other systems, making it the easiest and quickest way to start taking payments in store.
Out of the box solution: Pre-configured terminals with one-step activation process
Superior speed to market: Request (through Unity) today and accept payments tomorrow
All-in-one payment acceptance - cards, wearables, Google Pay & Apply Pay
Complete transaction control - management of refunds & authorisations
Trusted with billions in annual transaction volume
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Standalone POS vs Integrated POS: What’s Right for Your Business?
Discover the differences between standalone and integrated POS systems to choose the best solution for your business needs and future growth.
Hardware you can trust
Take payments anywhere with the S1F2 portable terminal. With a 5.5” touchscreen, built-in receipt printer (57mm rolls), and dual SIM support, it’s perfect for on-the-go businesses.
- Front (2MP) and back (4mp) camera
- 4G LTE/3G/GPRS
- Operating temperature between 0 to 50°Cand humidity up to 90%
- Touchscreen and bluetooth enabled
- Accept payments with or without internet connection for uninterrupted transactions
Frictionless activation
Simply switch on the terminal and you’re ready to go
Start taking in-store payments instantly
No development or system integration needed.
Security Without Compromise
PCI DSS-compliant and EMV-certified solution
Without a modern POS, your business could fall behind
Slow checkouts or system outages can cost you sales and frustrate customers. Now’s the time to upgrade and keep your business moving.
Don’t Let Outdated In-Store Technology Cost You Revenue
- Slower payments frustrate customers and lead to abandoned sales.
- Legacy systems drain revenue, cutting efficiency by up to 5% and can cost £18K+ per store each year.
- Frequent repairs and updates increase cost to serve, eating into your margins.
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