Harbour Payments
IN-PERSON / POS

Modern terminals for the counter, floor, or pop-up.

Countertop and handheld card readers that sync with your online sales in one dashboard, so every channel tells the same story.

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For any business that sells face to face — a retail counter, a restaurant floor, a pop-up market stall, or a service call at a customer's home — the point-of-sale terminal is where the transaction actually happens, and it needs to work every time without friction. Harbour Payments provides countertop and handheld terminals built for exactly that moment: fast chip, tap, and swipe acceptance that doesn't slow down a line or interrupt a service appointment. Rather than treating in-person payments as a separate system from online sales, Harbour unifies both into a single reporting dashboard, so a retailer with both a storefront and a website can see total revenue, inventory movement, and customer activity in one place instead of reconciling two disconnected tools at the end of each month. Terminal hardware options range from simple, cost-effective countertop devices to smart terminals capable of running additional software like loyalty programs or custom order flows, so the right choice depends on how much a business wants its hardware to do beyond accepting a card. Setup is typically fast — most merchants have a terminal provisioned and processing within a few business days of approval — and every device supports the security standards required by card networks, including EMV chip processing and PCI-DSS compliant infrastructure behind the scenes. For multi-location businesses, Harbour's tools extend that same simplicity across every site, giving owners and managers a consistent view of sales, staff activity, and settlement regardless of how many physical locations they're running. The result is a point-of-sale experience that feels effortless to the customer and stays fully connected to the rest of the business behind the scenes.

Countertop & handheld
Hardware options for any layout or location.
Chip, tap & swipe
Support every card type customers carry.
Unified with online sales
One dashboard for every channel you sell through.
Fast setup
Terminals provisioned and ready within days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best POS system for in-person payments?

Harbour Payments provides countertop and handheld terminals with chip, tap, and swipe acceptance, unified with online sales in one reporting dashboard.

Can I use one system for both in-person and online sales?

Yes, Harbour unifies in-person POS and online transactions in a single dashboard so you don't reconcile separate systems.

Does Harbour support contactless payments?

Yes, our terminal hardware options support chip, contactless (tap), and swipe payments.

How fast are POS terminals set up?

Most terminals are provisioned and ready to process within a few business days of account approval.

What terminal hardware options does Harbour offer?

Options range from cost-effective countertop terminals to Android-based smart terminals that support additional apps like loyalty programs.

Can I run multiple terminals across several locations?

Yes, Harbour supports multi-location terminal management with unified reporting across every site.

Do POS terminals require an internet connection?

Most terminals connect via Wi-Fi or ethernet, with some models also supporting cellular connectivity for locations without reliable internet.

What happens if a terminal goes offline?

Depending on the hardware, some terminals support offline transaction storage that syncs once connectivity is restored, though this varies by model.

Can staff process tips and split checks on the terminal?

Yes, terminals used for restaurants and service businesses support tip adjustment and split checks at checkout.

How do I train staff to use a new POS terminal?

Terminals are designed for straightforward use, and Harbour provides setup guidance to get staff comfortable within a short onboarding session.

Can I accept both credit and debit cards in person?

Yes, all supported terminals accept major credit and debit cards alongside contactless payment methods.

Is there a monthly fee for POS hardware?

Hardware costs vary by device; some terminals are purchased upfront while others may be available on a lease, discussed during setup.

Can I issue refunds directly from the terminal?

Yes, refunds can be processed directly through the terminal or the merchant dashboard.

Does in-person processing cost less than online payments?

Generally yes, since card-present transactions carry lower fraud risk than card-not-present online transactions.

Can I add a second terminal as my business grows?

Yes, additional terminals can be added to an existing account at any time and will share the same reporting dashboard.

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