Popular E-Commerce Platform Shopify Launches Very Own iPad-Connected POS System

The popular e-commerce platform Shopify has just launched its very own point-of-sale system. Simply called Shopify POS, Shopify's new service takes on the likes of Square Register, PayPal Here, and Groupon's Breadcrumb POS as it lets merchants easily accept and manage payments using an iPad. To get started with Shopify POS, you must have at least an iPad equipped with the official Shopify POS card reader. Download the newly released Shopify POS app, log in to your Shopify account, add your products, and you're good to go to start selling on the go. You can also enhance your setup with a receipt printer, a cash drawer, and a barcode scanner. If you can't see the video embedded above, please click here. With Shopify POS, you can:

Add customers to orders and keep track of their purchases

Track your cash float and summarize daily totals

Accept partial payments, multiple payments and deposits

Send fully customizable email receipts

Search your order history and refund payments

Create custom payment types and custom sales

Add unlimited staff members with PIN entry

Attach notes, shipping addresses and discounts to orders

The Shopify POS app is available now in the App Store for free. The app is compatible with iPad running iOS 6.0 or later. The Shopify POS card reader is available for $19. It's also available as part of any of the preconfigured Shopify POS hardware kits, which you can check out here. Shopify POS allows you to accept payments from Visa, MasterCard, and AMEX credit cards. It charges as low as 2.1 percent plus $0.30 per swipe. [gallery link="file" order="DESC"]