POS

Transform your phone into a payment terminal

Do you want to transform mobile phones into payment terminals? That’s possible with Winston and Viva. Turn your phone into a card reader and start accepting payments with your phone!

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In short

Winston Soft POS turns your phone into a payment terminal: with Winston and Viva, you accept contactless and mobile payments without a separate card terminal.

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  • Paid in 3 steps: enter the amount, the guest holds their card or phone against yours, done.
  • Take payments anywhere in your establishment or on the terrace.
  • Save on hardware. No extra payment terminal, and more room where space is tight.
  • In every package, as part of the Point of Sale. All-In from €19 per month plus transaction fees.
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Turn your phone into a payment terminal

With Winston, we offer the ability to accept contactless and mobile payments using your phone. You don’t need a payment terminal. Your staff can accept payments with their phone anywhere in your establishment or terrace. It’s easy, convenient, and saves on hardware costs! Simply enter the amount and tap the card against the back of the phone. It’s that easy!

  • Your employees can accept payments with their phones anywhere in your establishment or terrace.
  • Save on hardware costs.
  • Easy, convenient, and modern.
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Up and running in no time

In 3 steps to getting paid:

  1. Enter the amount
  2. The customer holds their debit card or phone against your phone
  3. You receive the payment in no time
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No additional hardware required

By transforming your mobile phone, as well as those of your employees, into a payment terminal, you eliminate the need for additional hardware. This allows you to save significantly on hardware costs. If you have a location with limited space, this approach also creates extra room.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Soft POS

What is Soft POS?

Soft POS turns your phone into a payment terminal. With Winston and Viva, you accept contactless and mobile payments on your phone, without a separate payment terminal.

How do I get paid with my phone?

With Winston it takes three steps. Enter the amount, the guest holds their debit card or phone against your phone, and you receive the payment in no time.

Why use a phone instead of a payment terminal?

You save on hardware costs, because you don’t need an extra payment terminal. With Winston your staff can take payments anywhere in your establishment or on the terrace. And if space is tight, it frees up room too.

Is Soft POS included in my Winston package?

Yes. The Point of Sale, including Soft POS, is part of every Winston package. Plans start from €19 per month plus transaction fees with All-In. See the pricing page.

Which payment providers does Winston work with?

Winston works with Viva.com, Rabo Smart Pay, Pay., Worldline and myPOS. Soft POS works with Viva. See all payment partners on the integrations page.

Which handhelds and payment terminals does Winston recommend?

For handhelds, Winston recommends the Sunmi P3 Air and the Sunmi L3; for payment terminals, the PAX A35 and the Sunmi P2. Winston turns almost any mobile device into a POS, so check the hardware overview for the requirements.

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