Cashfree softPOS: Turn Any Mobile into a POS Terminal
Overview
Cashfree softPOS transforms any Android smartphone into a full‑featured point‑of‑sale terminal. Merchants can accept UPI QR payments, contactless card Tap & Pay, and shareable payment links – all without dedicated POS hardware. Built‑in real‑time tracking, instant reconciliation and EMI/BNPL options help businesses improve checkout conversion and operational efficiency.
Payment Methods Accepted
- UPI QR – Generate a dynamic QR code on the phone screen for customers to scan with any UPI app.
- Tap & Pay – Accept contactless debit/credit card payments via NFC on the merchant’s device.
- Payment Links – Create one‑time links and share them over WhatsApp, SMS or email to collect payments remotely.
- EMI on UPI QR – Offer customers an instalment (BNPL) option at the point of sale, helping to capture high‑value purchases.
Industries and Use Cases
| Industry / Role | How softPOS Helps |
|---|---|
| Offline Retail (D2C brands, grocery, lifestyle, pharmacy, beauty) | Accept all payment methods including BNPL in‑store; boost average order value. |
| Service‑based field agents (delivery, logistics, education) | Assign orders to agents; collect payments in two clicks with instant reconciliation. |
| NBFCs & Nidhi companies | Enable door‑to‑door collections by agents using QR codes or payment links; centralised tracking. |
| Lending, logistics, education & more | Assign unique VPAs or static QR codes to each customer; payments auto‑map to the correct account. |
Operational Efficiency Features
- **Automated 3‑