With SoftPOS, you use a compatible smartphone with NFC to accept contactless payments. It’s convenient when you’re on the go, during peak hours, or as an additional payment terminal. OmEs pay determines which solution best suits your device, payment volume, and checkout flow.
You'll need a compatible smartphone and the app from your chosen payment provider.
Add a mobile payment terminal for a patio, event, delivery, or busy period.
Customers tap with a compatible card, smartphone, or smartwatch, depending on the provider.
OmEs pay helps with selection, activation, and practical use, and is available to answer technical questions.
SoftPOS stands for software point of sale. The payment function runs as a secure application on a standard, compatible smartphone or professional Android device. NFC is required for contactless payments. The customer holds their card, smartphone, or smartwatch up to the device and follows the on-screen instructions.
For transactions or card settings that require a PIN, the PIN can be entered securely on the screen using supported solutions. The devices, operating systems, cards, and limits that are supported vary by payment partner.
SoftPOS really shines when flexibility is more important than a fixed hardware setup. A self-employed professional on the go can process payments using the same smartphone they already carry. A restaurant or bar can temporarily set up an additional payment terminal on the patio. A store can help spread out lines during sales or events.
It’s also a useful backup, provided you test the app, the connection, and the employee account beforehand. A contingency plan that’s only activated during an outage comes too late.
A standalone payment terminal may be the better choice in cases of very heavy use, a fixed POS integration, the need for an integrated printer, specific card applications, or when employees are not allowed to manage business payments on their smartphones. Battery life, screen size, durability, and device sharing are also factors to consider.
SoftPOS and a traditional terminal are not mutually exclusive. Many businesses use a fixed setup as a foundation and SoftPOS as a flexible supplement.
SoftPOS solutions are developed within security frameworks for payments on commercial mobile devices. The payment app separates sensitive transactions from standard smartphone functions, and the payment partner verifies device and software requirements.
As a business owner, you remain responsible for managing your devices carefully: install updates, use a screen lock, restrict access to employees authorized to process payments, and do not share activation codes. Do not use a modified or unmanaged device if your service provider prohibits it.
Standalone use is simple: you enter the amount in the payment app. With an integration, the point-of-sale system or sales app sends the amount to SoftPOS and receives the payment status in return. This is only possible if both systems support the same API or integration.
OmEs pay determines whether integration is necessary and feasible. For a limited number of mobile payments, a standalone solution may suffice; for high volumes, automatic funds transfer is often more practical.
Primary solution, additional payment point, or backup: the purpose determines which option is right for you.
We verify NFC, the operating system, supported payment methods, and contract terms.
The app is configured correctly, and a test payment and any refund are processed.
Your team knows how to secure, charge, lock, and maintain the device.
Let OmEs pay assess your smartphone, usage scenario, and preferred payment methods. You'll receive an honest answer as to whether SoftPOS is sufficient, works best as a supplement, or should be replaced by a traditional terminal.
SoftPOS stands for software point of sale. A secure app turns a compatible smartphone or professional mobile device into a contactless payment terminal. You don’t need a separate card reader, but you do need NFC, a supported device, an internet connection, and an active contract with a payment partner.
No. Among other things, the device must have NFC and run a supported version of the operating system. The carrier may have additional requirements regarding the device model, security, region, and settings. Check compatibility before activating a plan.
There are solutions available for Android and iPhone, but not every payment partner supports both platforms. OmEs pay bases its proposal on the current app, your device, and the desired integration. Therefore, it is not accurate to make a general promise that applies to every device.
Certified SoftPOS solutions may support on-screen PIN entry when the transaction requires it. The exact functionality depends on the card, the amount, the app, and the provider. Test this in advance with your chosen solution.
This typically includes contactless debit and credit cards and mobile wallets. Support for Bancontact, international cards, or other payment methods varies by payment partner and contract. Check the current list before communicating with customers.
Yes. The app must be able to authorize the payment and receive the status. This can be done via Wi-Fi or mobile data. Without a reliable connection, you generally cannot complete a new payment, which makes network coverage an important factor to consider.
This is possible if the payment app and the point-of-sale software share a supported integration or API. When used as a standalone solution, you enter the amount yourself. OmEs Pay checks whether automatic amount transfer is possible and whether the technical effort is proportional to your transaction volume.
A certified SoftPOS solution uses security measures and payment standards for payments made on commercial mobile devices. Security also depends on proper device management: installing updates, restricting access, using a screen lock, and never sharing activation credentials.
That depends on your business operations. For mobile or low-threshold payments, SoftPOS may be sufficient. For intensive use, a printer, complex point-of-sale integration, shared devices, or specific payment methods, a traditional terminal is often more practical. A hybrid setup is also possible.
In that case, the SoftPOS payment terminal will also be unavailable. Therefore, make sure you have a recharging procedure in place and, during peak sales, a second device or alternative payment solution. If you use SoftPOS as a backup, check regularly to ensure that your account, app, and connection are still working properly.
