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Point of sale systems are comprised of POS hardware and software and are used by retail stores, restaurants, venues and arenas to take orders, accept payments, track inventory management and manage employees.

Most types of POS systems include traditional touchscreen countertop devices with card readers and receipt printers or mobile iPad® based formats. A top-notch enterprise, restaurant or retail POS system, like Genius, can help boost business with customizable features, omnichannel functionality and marketing and loyalty integrations.

Genius is a point of sale solution that supports in-person and online card payments, including debit cards and all major credit cards and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB and UnionPay).

Consumers are increasingly using mobile payments, so our Genius point of sale solution is equipped to accept digital wallets and contactless payments from mobile devices, such as Apple Pay®, Google Pay® (formerly Android Pay), Samsung Wallet®, AliPay® and WeChat Pay®.

Your business will also be able to accept payments via gift cards, EMV chip cards, and more.

Genius is a secure cloud-based point of sale system which allows you to process payments confidently using advanced PCI-DSS compliant technology including blocking third-party access to payment data using end-to-end encryption and tokenization.

We will work with you to ensure you select the best possible solution for your existing platform. Contact us for a full list of integration partners.

Transaction fees, monthly fees and pricing depend on the type of payment processed, whether the transaction is made in-store or online and other variables.

We offer straightforward pricing with no hidden fees and allow the freedom to choose a POS system plan that suits your business needs — so you never pay for what you don’t need. You may also opt to offset your payment processing costs with surcharge and cash discount programs.*

In most cases, funding is deposited the following business day† (after settlement) to the financial account you provide at time of boarding. Your Global Payments representative will be happy to confirm this for you.

Genius point of sale solutions are backed by 24/7 customer support from in-house payment experts, not bots. Whenever you have a question or need help, we’re here for you.

Point of sale systems FAQ

Choose the smarter point of sale

Set your business up for long-term success with a POS system built to grow with you. Pair our versatile, cloud-based point of sale software with a variety of hardware options to get exactly what you need.

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Accept all the ways customers want to pay

Make the sale in-store or online, and take credit cards, EMV® chip cards, gift cards, mobile wallets and more. Global Payments payment processing is fast, secure and reliable with fair and transparent rates.

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Take payroll and HR tasks off your plate

Simplify your employee management duties with an HR and payroll solutions provider you can trust. From recruitment to retirement, we’re here to help you manage your most valuable resource with confidence.

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Sell in store, online or on the go

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Genius hardware built for your business, your way

Run your business from the palm of your hand

Put more money in your pocket

Get the full functionality of Genius in a powerful, pocket-sized handheld device. Take payments anywhere with a powerful, pocket-sized handheld POS.

Manage your business from anywhere

At your desk or on the go, keep operations humming with mobile access to all the management tools you need — wherever you need to be.

Scale with confidence

Grow your business confidently with a Genius solution that scales with you and adapts to your evolving business needs.

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A POS system that makes it easier to run your business? That’s Genius.

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Retail

Stay ahead in the dynamic world of retail with an intuitive, comprehensive point of sale system that delivers an exceptional customer experience.

Restaurants

Say goodbye to disconnected tools and operational headaches.
With Genius, your front and back of house stay in sync, your team stays on track and every guest experience feels seamless.

Deliver frictionless, personalized interactions that build lasting relationships. With customer loyalty programs and flexible payment options, Genius POS software makes it easy. 

  • Get paid anytime, anywhere with a mobile POS
  • Capture customer data to tailor future interactions
  • Create a unified brand presence online and in store

Enhance the customer experience

Simplify daily operations and reduce costly errors with POS software that automates reporting, inventory management and employee scheduling.

  • Generate automatic reports on sales, staff and performance
  • Run your business on the go with Genius cloud-based POS
  • Cut checkout times with easy-to-use POS terminals

Make your business more efficient

Optimize pricing, cut inefficiencies and boost your bottom line and do it all with the help of tailored insights and smart automation.

  • Track trends and pinpoint your most profitable items
  • Use dynamic pricing and discounts to boost revenue
  • Reduce labor costs with scheduling tools

Boost profitability with ease

Adding locations? Launching online? No matter how your business evolves, Genius supports you at every stage.

  • Sync sales and other data across multiple locations
  • Offer online ordering and buy online, pick up in store
  • Add new locations, registers or online sales channels

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Easy navigation

Ideal for seasoned restaurateurs and beginners alike, the intuitive software and versatile hardware make it quick to set up, learn and train.

Simplified operations

From seating guests to managing the back office, our food and beverage solutions were built to simplify every user's job.

Effortless scalability

Whether you’re adding an additional device or a new location, scaling and growing is easy with a platform designed for flexibility.

Human-centered support

Great products are only as good as their customer service — that's why dedicated live agent merchant support is available anytime from real industry.

Anytime assistance

Your restaurant doesn’t run on traditional 9-5 hours, neither should your customer service. Get in touch 24/7 via text, chat, email or phone.

Tailored onboarding

From discovery to installation and beyond, our POS experts help assess your needs and stay with you every step of the way as you get started and scale.

Easy navigation

Ideal for seasoned restaurateurs and beginners alike, the intuitive software and versatile hardware make it quick to set up, learn and train.

Simplified operations

From seating guests to managing the back office, our food and beverage solutions were built to simplify every user's job.

Effortless scalability

Whether you’re adding an additional device or a new location, scaling and growing is easy with a platform designed for flexibility.

Human-centered support

Great products are only as good as their customer service — that's why dedicated live agent merchant support is available anytime from real industry experts.

Anytime assistance

Your restaurant doesn’t run on traditional 9-5 hours, neither should your customer service. Get in touch 24/7 via text, chat, email or phone.

Tailored onboarding

From discovery to installation and beyond, our POS experts help assess your needs and stay with you every step of the way as you get started and scale.

It doesn’t get any easier than this

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No subscription, setup, hardware or shipping fees

Increase customer loyalty with cash discounting

Choose the smarter point of sale

Set your business up for long-term success with a POS system built to grow with you. Pair our versatile, cloud-based point of sale software with a variety of hardware options to get exactly what you need.

Sync Store

Accept all the ways customers want to pay

Make the sale in-store or online, and take credit cards, EMV® chip cards, gift cards, mobile wallets and more. Global Payments payment processing is fast, secure and reliable with fair and transparent rates.

Take payroll and HR tasks off your plate

Simplify your employee management duties with an HR and payroll solutions provider you can trust. From recruitment to retirement, we’re here to help you manage your most valuable resource with confidence.