Cash register solution

A cash register's main function is to process the transactions between your customers and your business. Depending on the type of cash register, it can do this in several different ways.

Traditionally, cash registers were mechanical devices where transactions and sales data were entered into the machine manually. Think of a heavy metal box with a series of keys and levers on the front. Since then, POS technology has evolved to fill many of the day-to-day niches of running a business.

Modern cash registers are an entirely different beast from the POS systems of the past! With large touchscreen digital displays, they resemble a computer screen and are sleek and intuitive to use. In addition to managing transactions, the POS software includes inventory management tools, staff scheduling functionality, payment processing services, integrations with 100+ apps, and much, much more.

Your cash register is run on software but can be physically made up with a combination of different hardware. With Epos Now's Complete Solution bundle, you'll get the lightweight and pocket-sized Air card reader (to take card payments), a sturdy cash drawer, and a POS cash register with an in-built receipt printer, meaning you can quickly handle any type of transaction while delivering a better customer experience. We have a number of other accessories for cash registers too, from caller ID to kitchen display systems.

As cash registers have become more functional over the years, their role in businesses has changed, and so has their name. Cash registers are now generally called point of sale (POS) systems, reflecting the fact that they offer many more features than simply processing transactions.

If you'd like to know more about the features offered in our cash registers or POS systems, please get in touch with our expert team.

If you're a business owner operating without a cash register, you will quickly find that manually processing every transaction is impractical and unworkable. You would need meticulous records of every transaction, write out receipts by hand, and keep a lot of cash on hand in case of emergencies or returns. This would open you up to expensive human errors, making it somewhat unsafe and slow to trade.

You would also not be able to take digital payments of any kind, including card and digital wallet payments. Consumers are increasingly turning to online and in-store digital payments, meaning you would be losing out on a huge chunk of potential income.

Cash registers are designed to simplify operations while streamlining processes and improving customer service. Very few retail or hospitality businesses wouldn't benefit from a full electronic cash register system. At Epos Now, we're here to help you find the POS system cash register that meets the unique needs of your business and gives you the tools you need to succeed.

While "cash register" and "cashier" may sound similar, they are very different.

Cash register refers to the system used to manage the business and process sales and payments. These systems are generally made up of a collection of hardware, such as:

1. A point of sale terminal (which could be a tablet register or a large countertop register)

2. A receipt printer (in Epos Now systems, this is built into the terminal)

3. A cash drawer

4. A card reader

You can then customize your cash register system software with POS apps and more hardware accessories.

The cashier is the actual person running the cash register and enter each transaction. Customers will interact with them during the payment process. They will generally work for a business on a full or part-time basis. It's essential they have an easy-to-master cash register so they can provide a smooth and pleasant customer experience.