An EPOS system for sale usually means a hardware bundle with a software licence attached, and the licence is where the term hides. Epos Now prints an upfront licence price including VAT beside its monthly option, and prints the condition on its discounted bundles: a twelve month subscription starting at a stated monthly figure.
What a full system includes
A touchscreen or tablet, receipt printer, cash drawer, scanner where retail needs one, the software licence, and usually a card terminal. That last item is a separate contract even inside a bundle, so ask for the card rate in writing. Published in-person rates run from 0.79% to 1.75%, and a bundled rate above that range should be explained.
Buying outright against subscribing
An outright licence looks cheaper over three years and ties you to that version's support terms, so ask what updates and support cost once the licence is paid for. A monthly subscription is dearer in total and stays current. Neither is wrong; what is wrong is comparing a licence price against a monthly price without putting both over the same term.
Hire and rental instead
EPOS hire and rental exist mainly as bundled subscriptions rather than short term products: you pay monthly, the hardware is included, and a minimum term applies. For an event or a seasonal pop up, a rolling account with an outright reader and a free or entry tier of software is usually cheaper and involves no term at all.
Questions people ask about epos system for sale
Can I buy an EPOS system outright in the UK?
Yes. Epos Now prints an upfront licence price including VAT beside its monthly option, and hardware can be bought as components. Ask what support and updates cost once the licence is paid for.
What does a full EPOS system include?
A screen or tablet, printer, cash drawer, scanner where needed, the software licence and usually a card terminal. The card terminal is a separate contract even inside a bundle.
Is EPOS hire cheaper than buying?
It spreads the cost and attaches a term. For a short season or a single event, a rolling card account with an outright reader and an entry tier of software is usually cheaper and carries no commitment.