<style id="elementor-post-dynamic-2753">.elementor-2753 .elementor-element.elementor-element-7aa6a412:not(.elementor-motion-effects-element-type-background), .elementor-2753 .elementor-element.elementor-element-7aa6a412 > .elementor-motion-effects-container > .elementor-motion-effects-layer{background-image:url("https://omespay.be/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Logo-post-image-scaled.png");}</style>{"id":2753,"date":"2026-09-13T03:42:37","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T03:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omespay.be\/?p=2753"},"modified":"2026-09-13T17:45:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T17:45:40","slug":"softpos-of-betaalterminal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omespay.be\/en\/softpos-of-betaalterminal\/","title":{"rendered":"SoftPOS or a payment terminal: Which solution is right for your business?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2753\" class=\"elementor elementor-2753\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SoftPOS or a payment terminal: Which solution is right for your business?<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38fddf13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"38fddf13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-a2086e6 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"about\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-tags\" viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M497.941 225.941L286.059 14.059A48 48 0 0 0 252.118 0H48C21.49 0 0 21.49 0 48v204.118a48 48 0 0 0 14.059 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what makes it so effective. Still, it isn\u2019t the best primary solution for every business. A proper comparison should consider not only hardware costs, but also transaction volume, staff, connectivity, payment methods, and integration with your point-of-sale system.<\/p><h4><strong>SoftPOS: Minimal Additional Hardware, Maximum Flexibility<\/strong><\/h4><p>With SoftPOS, you use a compatible NFC-enabled smartphone and a certified app. This makes the solution lightweight and mobile. Whether you\u2019re a self-employed business operating on-site, need an extra checkout lane in your store, or are hosting a temporary event, you can quickly set up an additional contactless payment terminal.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/omespay.be\/en\/betaaloplossingen\/softpos\/\">SoftPOS: Accepting Payments Without a Separate Payment Terminal<\/a><\/p><p>The device is still a smartphone, though. The battery, notifications, device management, screen size, and personal use can all affect work flow. When there are multiple employees, a shared personal device is usually not a good solution.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/omespay.be\/en\/wat-is-softpos\/\">Would you like to know exactly how SoftPOS works first? Then be sure to read \"What is SoftPOS?\"<\/a><\/p><h4><strong>A payment terminal is designed for a single purpose<\/strong><\/h4><p>A classic terminal is designed for payments and is often more durable when used intensively. Depending on the model, it comes with a printer, a docking station, a separate customer interface, 4G connectivity, and a certified POS integration. The device can also provide a clear, neutral payment experience for the customer.<\/p><p>On the other hand, there are the costs of purchasing or renting additional hardware, as well as the expense of managing it. A mobile device also needs to be charged and protected.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/omespay.be\/en\/betaaloplossingen\/betaalterminals\/\">Would you like to compare different traditional payment terminals? Then check out our payment terminals.<\/a><\/p><h4>Compare based on seven criteria<\/h4><ul><li><strong>Volume:<\/strong> Occasional payments or a continuous point of sale?<\/li><li><strong>Mobility:<\/strong> A portable setup on-site or a permanent professional setup?<\/li><li><strong>Point-of-sale integration:<\/strong> Does your software officially support the chosen solution?<\/li><li><strong>Payment Methods:<\/strong> Are all the necessary cards, wallets, and any checks available?<\/li><li><strong>Receipt:<\/strong> Digitally, at the register, or printed on-site?<\/li><li><strong>Team:<\/strong> Personal device, shared work device, or multiple terminals?<\/li><li><strong>Backup:<\/strong> What happens if there's a malfunction, a dead battery, or a connection problem?<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>The costs are more than just the device<\/strong><\/h4><p>SoftPOS can reduce the hardware investment, but it still involves transaction fees and possibly a subscription. A terminal may be more expensive upfront, but it might be a better fit in terms of speed, printer requirements, or lifespan. Compare the two over the same time period and with the same mix of cards.<\/p><p>Don't forget to factor in time. A solution that needs to be re-registered, shared, or recharged on a regular basis can end up costing more in a busy business than the price difference on paper.<\/p><h4><strong>A combination of both is often the best solution<\/strong><\/h4><p>A fixed terminal at the main register and SoftPOS for peak times, deliveries, or an additional employee provide both stability and flexibility. In the hospitality industry, a mobile terminal can play the leading role, with SoftPOS standing by as a backup solution.<\/p><p>Make sure that each payment terminal is correctly linked to your sales records and merchant account. Additional capacity should not result in an unclear daily closing.<\/p><h4><strong>Making the right choice starts with how you operate<\/strong><\/h4><p>SoftPOS wins out in terms of simplicity and flexibility; a payment terminal excels in terms of durability, specialized features, and often deeper POS integration. Base your choice on your busiest times, not on the rare quiet day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1406db67 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1406db67\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e72975f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4e72975f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24722fae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"24722fae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fa8a989 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2fa8a989\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Compare both in a single proposal<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2413755c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2413755c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"comp-mkazuzvd\" class=\"N8MGzv _v6ohL PO9MfV AWXfZq comp-mkazuzvd wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\" data-motion-enter=\"done\"><section id=\"comp-mkb8fsud\" class=\"ke5pl1 comp-mkb8fsud wixui-section fwXYgt\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-block-level-container=\"Section\" data-testid=\"section-container\"><div class=\"comp-mkb8fsud-container max-width-container\" role=\"group\" data-testid=\"responsive-container-content\"><div id=\"comp-mkb8mdfh\" class=\"HFEOE3 NaeT1r comp-mkb8mdfh-container comp-mkb8mdfh wixui-box\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"\"><div id=\"comp-mkb8j35m\" class=\"HFEOE3 NaeT1r comp-mkb8j35m-container comp-mkb8j35m wixui-box\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"\"><div id=\"comp-mkb8j36a\" class=\"N8MGzv _v6ohL PO9MfV AWXfZq comp-mkb8j36a wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\"><div data-tsd-source=\"\/src\/routes\/offerte-aanvragen.tsx:50:148\"><p>OmEs pay shows you which solution best fits your volume, team, point-of-sale system, and locations. Where a combination offers greater benefits, the costs are also calculated transparently.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cfde959 elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1cfde959\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/omespay.be\/en\/offerte-aanvragen\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-right-arrow\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">COMPARE SOFTPOS AND PAYMENT TERMINALS<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Using a smartphone as a payment terminal sounds simple, and that\u2019s often precisely what makes it so effective. 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