05.10.2026
We are now accustomed to the use of card and contactless payments as part of our daily business. While customers may view a payment terminal, the work that is done behind the counter can make a difference in efficiency.
Integrated payments are a great opportunity for retailers, restaurants, cafés and takeaways to make the transaction process much more integrated.
Typically, the EPOS system and card terminal can be separated A staff member might take £14.50 in cash with the till and use the till to manually key in £14.50 in the card terminal.
It's a small step, but there are hundreds of steps added up making it unnecessary work and the chance for human error.With integrated payments, the EPOS and payment terminal communicate with each other. Direct transfer of the transaction amount to the payment device can help streamline the checkout process and make it quicker.
Today shoppers are more likely than ever to expect an easy and convenient checkout experience.This is especially crucial during peak hours. There might be people waiting at a convenience store in the morning rush or several takeaway orders might be in process at a Friday evening.
Eliminate unnecessary steps in payment process to allow staff to better serve customers.
When making it up by hand, it is sometimes possible to make an error with the amounts.A £19.95 transaction could accidentally be entered as £19.59 or £199.50. If they are not corrected right away, these errors can lead to wasted time.
The reduction of this risk can be achieved with the integration, since the generated amount of the EPOS can be passed on directly to the payment terminal.
When choosing a payments provider, it's important that companies consider more than just the terminal. Reliability, settlement options, support, integration with existing technology and overall processing costs are some of the important factors to consider.
An advertised low price may not be the most cost-effective option. A payment service that highly integrates with the rest of the business technology can offer more business value.
It could therefore be sensible for businesses looking at their present payment system to contemplate whether their EPOS system and payments are currently collaborating. IPOSG Payments has been created in order to be integrated with the rest of the IPOSG ecosystem, allowing businesses to integrate their EPOS and payment process within a single solution.
Integrating payments in existing IPOSG can offer a smoother payment experience on the point of sale, supported by the IPOSG support team. Contact IPOSG team to learn more about IPOSG Payments and if it would be right for your business.
