POS terminals for fast in-store service

A card machine handles the payment itself, while a POS system manages the wider transaction and service flow, such as how sales are processed at the till. When combined, POS software and card machines create a complete in‑store POS setup.

Most in‑store POS setups include one or more card machines, depending on how and where customers pay. These can be fixed at the counter or portable for service on the shop floor, and are designed to work alongside the POS system.

Modern POS terminals support common in‑store payment methods, including chip and PIN, contactless payments and digital wallets on compatible devices. This helps businesses serve customers quickly and keep queues moving.

Yes. Elavon POS systems and terminals are PCI DSS compliant as standard and built on secure payments technology, helping protect cardholder data and support compliance without slowing the checkout.

Yes. Elavon provides access to reporting and reconciliation tools that help businesses view transaction activity, track payments and support end‑of‑day reconciliation across terminals or locations.

In many cases, yes. Services such as Smartlink can connect an existing till or electronic point-of-sale (EPOS) system directly to the card terminal, helping reduce manual entry and speed up checkout at the point of sale.

Yes. In addition to in‑store payments, services such as Pay by Link can allow businesses to take secure payments by email or text when payment needs to happen away from the counter.

Depending on eligibility, services such as Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) can allow international customers the option to pay in their home currency at the point of sale.

Yes. A well‑designed POS system for small business should be simple to manage, reliable and flexible enough to support growth over time as needs change.

Yes. POS terminals and card machines can be suited to different in‑store environments, such as retail checkouts, hospitality tables or service counters, depending on how and where payments are taken.

Many businesses start with a single POS setup and expand over time. A consistent point‑of‑sale system across locations can help make reporting, reconciliation and staff training simpler as your business grows.