Fast and secure integrated payments

FAQ's

• addremoveWhat is an integrated payment?

  Integrated payments automates checkout and accounting processes, allowing retailers to eliminate the need to manually enter transaction totals and reconcile transaction data. Instead, an integrated POS sends the transaction data to the card machine automatically.

• addremoveWhat are the benefits of an integrated payment solution?

  There are many benefits to an integrated payment solution:

  • Automation saves time and money.
  • Reduces the risk of human errors associated with manually entering order totals.
  • Better security as you know the amount paid on the card machine is correct.
  • Fewer accountancy errors as transaction data is automatically sync for easier end of day reconciliation.

  To find out more, read our blog - "How can POS integrated payments benefit your retail business?"

• addremoveWhat is an integrated POS?

  An integrated POS is a point of sale solution that has partnered with one or multiple payment providers. By partnering with providers, a point of sale solution with integrate with their partner, meaning the 2 systems are connected and can send a receive data from each other.

• addremoveWhat payment methods can be used on a POS?

  Saledock POS offer the following payment methods:

  • Cash.
  • Card.
  • Bank transfer.
  • Cheque.
  • Gift card.
  • Store credit.
  • Invoice.
  • Layby - The payment is paid over time, usually with an initial deposit.

  Payment methods can be enabled from settings > payment methods of the Saledock back office.

• addremoveWhat is the difference between payments and POS?

  A payment is the transaction of money between a retailer and customer. A POS is a point of sale system that enables retailers to add items to an order, track each sale and stock level changes.

• addremoveWhat is a payment gateway?

  A payment gateway is a technology used by retailers to accept debit or credit card purchases from customers. A payment gateway usually refers to online payment transactions over in-store purchase. Saledock use Stripe and Dojo Online as their payment gateway for their eCommerce platform.

• addremoveWhat is the difference between a payment gateway and payment provider?

  The main difference between a payment gateway and a payment provider is where the debit or credit card transaction takes place. A payment gateway generally refers to online transactions, whereas a payment provider generally refers to bricks and mortar stores taking payments using a card machine.