{"id":10116,"date":"2022-06-21T15:22:29","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T09:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/?p=10116"},"modified":"2023-11-29T17:35:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T12:05:22","slug":"what-is-softpos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-softpos\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is softPOS And How Is It Revolutionising The POS Industry?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #005c31;color:#005c31\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #005c31;color:#005c31\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-softpos\/#What_Is_softPOS\" >What Is softPOS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-softpos\/#Reasons_Behind_Using_softPOS_For_Business_Payments\" >Reasons Behind Using softPOS For Business Payments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-softpos\/#How_Does_softPOS_Work\" >How Does softPOS Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-softpos\/#Features_Of_softPOS\" >Features Of softPOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-softpos\/#Physical_POS_Vs_mPOS_Vs_softPOS\" >Physical POS Vs mPOS Vs softPOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-softpos\/#Who_Can_Use_softPOS\" >Who Can Use softPOS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-softpos\/#Challenges_Of_Using_softPOS\" >Challenges Of Using softPOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-softpos\/#softPOS_%E2%80%93_An_Untapped_Opportunity\" >softPOS &#8211; An Untapped Opportunity&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-softpos\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>What is softPOS technology? How is it enabling contactless payments and giving a much needed boost to   SME merchant payments? Let&#8217;s find out.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought millions of people into the digital payments arena giving the industry a big boost. Paying via e-Wallets, cards, and UPI has become the new norm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Statista, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1196776\/india-digital-payments-by-transaction-type\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>India is set to record a total of over INR 239.66 billion digital payments<\/strong><\/mark><\/a> by the end of FY 2021-22 as opposed to INR 20.7 billion in FY 2018-19.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the existing mechanics to accept digital payments are becoming obsolete. There\u2019s an immense need for an interactive payment ecosystem that enables both merchants and consumers to benefit at every payment stage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where <strong>softPOS <\/strong>comes in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">softPOS is the latest addition to the POS technology. Ideally, it\u2019s an application that merchants can easily download on their smartphones and turn it into a payment accepting POS device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-tf-widget=\"R0Vday9Q\" data-tf-iframe-props=\"title=softPOS Interest Form\" data-tf-medium=\"snippet\" style=\"width:100%;height:400px;\"><\/div><script src=\"\/\/embed.typeform.com\/next\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this blog, we\u2019ll talk about,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is softPOS?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why business should opt for it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How is it better than its counterparts &#8211; physical POS and mPOS systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How does it actually work?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who can leverage from this innovation?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Challenges to softPOS adoption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_softPOS\"><\/span>What Is softPOS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">softPOS or software point-of-sale is an innovative system that leverages near-field communication (NFC) technology to commence transactions between consumers and merchants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It allows merchants to convert their smartphones or tables into POS devices and eliminate additional investments such needed in the case of its predecessors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This technology is especially revolutionary because  it completely does away the need to manage additional hardware such as a card machine or physical POS devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"439\" data-attachment-id=\"10118\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-softpos\/softpos-terminal\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/softpos-terminal.png?fit=784%2C439&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"784,439\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"softpos-terminal\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/softpos-terminal.png?fit=770%2C431&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/softpos-terminal.png\" alt=\"NFC card and QR code based payments on softPOS\" class=\"wp-image-10118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/softpos-terminal.png?w=784&amp;ssl=1 784w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/softpos-terminal.png?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/softpos-terminal.png?resize=768%2C430&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/events.cashfree-mail.com\/soft-pos-whitepaper\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Image Source<\/mark><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, this fully software-based system does more than just accepting payments for merchants. It,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stores and processes payment information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generates payment receipts in real-time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generates detailed <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/whats-newcustom-payment-gateway-transaction-reporting\/\">purchase reports<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manages business inventory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers discounts and promotions in real-time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Merchants can also easily customise the functionalities of their softPOS systems to suit their respective business needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While softPoS currently works on Android phones only, <a href=\"https:\/\/fairbit.com\/blog\/en\/softpos-ios-does-it-mark-starting-of-a-new-era\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>Apple is making necessary efforts to help merchants with iOS devices too to leverage the new software POS technology<\/strong><\/mark><\/a> and accept payments seamlessly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_Behind_Using_softPOS_For_Business_Payments\"><\/span>Reasons Behind Using softPOS For Business Payments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any new innovation or technology gets accepted in the market only when it is easy to use, seamless, user-friendly, and supplements the existing system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">softPOS checks all these boxes and offers significant value to its stakeholders. Listed below are some rational reasons why businesses should use softPOS over its counterparts.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/contact-sales?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=what_is_softpos\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"411\" data-attachment-id=\"10120\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-softpos\/turn-any-mobile-into-a-pos-machine\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Turn-any-mobile-into-a-pos-machine.png?fit=1080%2C434&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,434\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Turn-any-mobile-into-a-pos-machine\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Turn-any-mobile-into-a-pos-machine.png?fit=770%2C309&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Turn-any-mobile-into-a-pos-machine-1024x411.png\" alt=\"Turn any Android mobile into SoftPOS and start accepting payments instantly\" class=\"wp-image-10120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Turn-any-mobile-into-a-pos-machine.png?resize=1024%2C411&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Turn-any-mobile-into-a-pos-machine.png?resize=300%2C121&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Turn-any-mobile-into-a-pos-machine.png?resize=768%2C309&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Turn-any-mobile-into-a-pos-machine.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Widest Range Of Payment Modes&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">softPOS enables merchants to accept payments via multiple modes of payment. This not only increases the chances of conversions but ensures a better customer experience as well. Some payment modes include,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dynamic <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/qr-code-payments\/\">UPI QR code <\/a><\/mark><\/strong>scanning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap and pay using NFC technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accept payments using payment links&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record cash received at hand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expands In-store Flexibility&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With softPOS, merchants can significantly improve in-store customer shopping experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Elimite queue bustling&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer a seamless checkout process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove bottleneck of having limited\/fixed number of checkout points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy Reconciliation&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike its counterparts, softPOS makes <a href=\"\/reconciling-your-payment\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=what_is_softpos\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>reconciliation easier<\/strong><\/mark><\/a> and straightforward for merchants. They can easily switch between <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/pay-later-and-cardless-emi-payment-modes\/\">payment modes<\/a><\/mark><\/strong> and record a high success rate.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"411\" data-attachment-id=\"10122\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-softpos\/merchant-account\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/merchant-account.png?fit=1080%2C434&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,434\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"merchant-account\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/merchant-account.png?fit=770%2C309&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/merchant-account-1024x411.png\" alt=\"How Online payment reconciliation works\" class=\"wp-image-10122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/merchant-account.png?resize=1024%2C411&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/merchant-account.png?resize=300%2C121&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/merchant-account.png?resize=768%2C309&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/merchant-account.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How Online payment reconciliation works<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go Contactless With softPOS&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With softPOS, merchants can leverage tap and pay technology along with other methods like payment links and <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/dynamic-gst-qr-codes\/\">QR code scanning<\/a><\/mark><\/strong>. This helps to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce cash reconciliations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce chances of error<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record higher per-day transactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce chances of viral and bacterial transmission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High Ease Of Use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">softPOS is extremely customer and merchant friendly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customer can opt for contactless payments option through various modes. On the other hand, the merchant can easily accept payments themselves (and through agents) within minutes. No arduous training or expensive hardware is required <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> This helps in,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Higher conversions and lower failed transactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offering an excellent customer shopping experience&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increasing average order value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building a loyal customer base<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Allows Quick And On-the-move Checkout&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Irrespective of a <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/merchant-service-provider\/\">merchant&#8217;s business<\/a><\/mark><\/strong>, softPOS gives them the leverage to accept payments even on the move. For instance, a food delivery agent can accept a payment using their softPOS-enabled smartphone while delivering an order to a customer.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solves The Compliance Complexity&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">softPOS solutions such as one offered by Cashfree Payments follow all the necessary compliances.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means, a merchant need not bury their heads into compliance rules and legalities. Rather, just download the application and start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/accept-payments-without-website-or-app\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">accepting payments<\/mark><\/strong> <\/a>right away.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cashfree.com\/contact-sales?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=what_is_softpos\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"91\" data-attachment-id=\"10124\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-softpos\/cta\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cta.png?fit=1080%2C96&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,96\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cta\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cta.png?fit=770%2C68&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cta-1024x91.png\" alt=\"Stay PCI DSS complaint while collecting payments using Cashfree Payments\" class=\"wp-image-10124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cta.png?resize=1024%2C91&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cta.png?resize=300%2C27&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cta.png?resize=768%2C68&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cta.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fits Every Pocket&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The very nature, mechanics and technology used to build softPOS make it one of the easily adaptive, cheapest, and efficient options available in the market today for all kinds of merchants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From small kirana shops to big department stores, everyone can leverage from softPOS and give their business an edge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_softPOS_Work\"><\/span>How Does softPOS Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cashfree.com\/blog\/epos\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=what_is_softpos\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>softPOS is bridging the gap between the past and the future<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>. It\u2019s utilising the current card payment infrastructure to keep pace with the needs of the millennials.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s also making the payment accepting infrastructure available on smartphones and tablets that have become an integral part of people\u2019s lives today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/yjkmXD4rAEo?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=what_is_softpos\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>Here\u2019s a simple video<\/strong><\/mark><\/a> explaining how merchants can download, install and start using the softPOS app by Cashfree Payments<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">softPOS by Cashfree Payments is,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highly sophisticated and fit to versatile use cases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customisable depending upon business needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most cost-efficient option in the market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feature-rich and extremely easy-to-use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_Of_softPOS\"><\/span>Features Of softPOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Touch-free payment via NFC antenna<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile and server app rely on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudflare.com\/en-in\/learning\/ssl\/transport-layer-security-tls\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">TLS 1.2+ channel<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSL server authentication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile app authentication by authorisation and session data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete operational security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View transaction history according to payment statuses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give full and partial refunds, as required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer discounts and cash backs in real-time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom functions to suits business needs\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip: <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/what-are-co-branded-card\/\">What are Co-branded Cards?<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_POS_Vs_mPOS_Vs_softPOS\"><\/span>Physical POS Vs mPOS Vs softPOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While physical POS systems were the first to be introduced to the market, mPOS and softPOS have only carried the legacy ahead. They\u2019ve transformed into better and more convenient versions of their predecessors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a table showing how physical POS systems have transformed into a more new-age, software-based POS system with Internet of Things (IoT) sitting in the epicentre.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"634\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"10127\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-softpos\/physical-pos-vs-mpos-vs-softpos\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Physical-POS-VS-mPOS-vs-softPOS.png?fit=1080%2C1745&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1745\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Physical-POS-VS-mPOS-vs-softPOS\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Physical-POS-VS-mPOS-vs-softPOS.png?fit=634%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Physical-POS-VS-mPOS-vs-softPOS-634x1024.png\" alt=\"physical POS vs mPOS vs softPOS\" class=\"wp-image-10127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Physical-POS-VS-mPOS-vs-softPOS.png?resize=634%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 634w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Physical-POS-VS-mPOS-vs-softPOS.png?resize=186%2C300&amp;ssl=1 186w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Physical-POS-VS-mPOS-vs-softPOS.png?resize=768%2C1241&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Physical-POS-VS-mPOS-vs-softPOS.png?resize=951%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 951w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Physical-POS-VS-mPOS-vs-softPOS.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Use_softPOS\"><\/span>Who Can Use softPOS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">softPOS is perfectly suited for all types and sizes of businesses. From retailers, to delivery and courier services, small kirana shops, restaurants, and huge departmental stores, this carry-in-your-pocket device helps accept payments even on-the-go.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Benefits offered by softPOS across some key business domains are as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"637\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"10129\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-softpos\/benefits-offered-by-softpos-to-various-stakeholders\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Benefits-Offered-By-softPOS-To-Various-Stakeholders.png?fit=1080%2C1737&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1737\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Benefits-Offered-By-softPOS-To-Various-Stakeholders\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Benefits-Offered-By-softPOS-To-Various-Stakeholders.png?fit=637%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Benefits-Offered-By-softPOS-To-Various-Stakeholders-637x1024.png\" alt=\"Benefits offered by softPOS to various industry stakeholders\" class=\"wp-image-10129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Benefits-Offered-By-softPOS-To-Various-Stakeholders.png?resize=637%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 637w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Benefits-Offered-By-softPOS-To-Various-Stakeholders.png?resize=187%2C300&amp;ssl=1 187w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Benefits-Offered-By-softPOS-To-Various-Stakeholders.png?resize=768%2C1235&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Benefits-Offered-By-softPOS-To-Various-Stakeholders.png?resize=955%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 955w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Benefits-Offered-By-softPOS-To-Various-Stakeholders.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_Of_Using_softPOS\"><\/span>Challenges Of Using softPOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While there\u2019s many upsides to switching to softPOS, it comes with its own list of challenges as well. Let\u2019s take a look at them.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"785\" height=\"434\" data-attachment-id=\"10132\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-softpos\/challenges-of-using-softpos\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Challenges-Of-Using-softPOS.png?fit=785%2C434&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"785,434\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Challenges-Of-Using-softPOS\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Challenges-Of-Using-softPOS.png?fit=770%2C426&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Challenges-Of-Using-softPOS.png\" alt=\"Challenges of using softPOS\" class=\"wp-image-10132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Challenges-Of-Using-softPOS.png?w=785&amp;ssl=1 785w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Challenges-Of-Using-softPOS.png?resize=300%2C166&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Challenges-Of-Using-softPOS.png?resize=768%2C425&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not All Cards Are Contactless-enabled<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many existing cards aren\u2019t contactless enabled. This means merchants using a softPOS machine cannot accept payments from cards which are contactless-enabled.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They would need to have an additional card reader attached to their smartphone to capture this segment of customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not All Phones Are NFC-enabled<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As understood, a merchant must have an NFC-enabled smartphone to use softPOS. This serves as a huge drawback for businesses who have phones otherwise. They\u2019ll either have to buy an NFC-enabled smartphone or use an alternative to softPOS to accept digital payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limited To Android OS Only<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recently, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/newsroom\/2022\/02\/apple-unveils-contactless-payments-via-tap-to-pay-on-iphone\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>Apple has announced<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"> <\/mark>that it will allow iPhones to turn into POS machines as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, at present, only those with an Android OS phone can use softPOS. Meaning, businesses or merchants that have Windows or iOS cannot leverage softPOS.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long-term Upgradation Challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although softPOS basically works by simply downloading an application on an Android smartphone, there are some long-term upgradation challenges that come alongside contactless technology.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the technology matures and changes are made to smartphones themselves, the chances of sustainability of softPOS as a payment accepting tool comes with a question mark.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"softPOS_%E2%80%93_An_Untapped_Opportunity\"><\/span>softPOS &#8211; An Untapped Opportunity&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s clear that softPOS is a better and more sophisticated point-of-sale solution than its predecessors. Thousands of companies are already leveraging softPOS to empower their MSME business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s especially enabling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/credit-card-processing-for-small-businesses\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">small merchants<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> to do more than just accept payments. They can create digital catalogues, log transactions in an online book, reconcile accounts on the go and even attend to customer queries.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Merchants will soon be able to leverage artificial intelligence and computer vision-powered technology to offer a \u201cscan, check, and go\u201d experience to their consumers. This also means a completely cashier-less shopping experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">softPOS will not only help merchants to step up their A-game but leverage the technology to increase their sales and revenue exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/contact-sales?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=what_is_softpos\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"91\" data-attachment-id=\"10134\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/what-is-softpos\/cta-epos-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/CTA-Epos-1.png?fit=1080%2C96&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,96\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CTA-Epos-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/CTA-Epos-1.png?fit=770%2C68&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/CTA-Epos-1-1024x91.png\" alt=\"softPOS by Cashfree Payments\" class=\"wp-image-10134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/CTA-Epos-1.png?resize=1024%2C91&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/CTA-Epos-1.png?resize=300%2C27&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/CTA-Epos-1.png?resize=768%2C68&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/CTA-Epos-1.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1657217956549\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can Merchants Search And Filter Payment History Using softPOS?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, softPOS service providers like Cashfree Payments enables merchants to easily view payment history. They can search via a customer\u2019s mobile number, invoice number and check their payment method, transaction status, and date as well.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1657217973081\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can Merchants Accept Payments Via QR Codes Using softPOS?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Merchants can easily create dynamic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/blog\/whats-new-static-qr-code-on-softpos\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">QR codes on softPOS<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> and share with the end-customers. This makes softPOS a highly dynamic payment accepting machine and captures a wider audience base that\u2019s equipped to pay via QR codes today.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is softPOS technology? How is it enabling contactless payments and giving a much needed boost to SME merchant payments? Let&#8217;s find out. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought millions of people into the digital payments arena giving the industry a big boost. 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