Mobile POS System

A mobile point of sale for your retail store

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Cloud-based mobile POS system

Bring your retail operation into the digital world and benefit from using a fully mobile, flexible and secure POS. You can simply install the software on an iPad and get selling.

  • Get real-time data anytime, anywhere
  • Secure your data even when the hardware is damaged
  • Elevate your system with various integrations
  • Set up integrated payments
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Meet customers where they are

Avoid long lines, slow transactions and quick runs to the back for inventory checks. With Lightspeed Retail, your staff has all the information customers need on-hand and can take payments right from the sales floor.

  • Bring your POS to the sales floor
  • Checkout on the spot with integrated payments
  • Scale up your register capacity and bust queues
  • Provide customers with a more tailored buying experience
  • Use wireless cash drawer, barcode scanner, receipt printer and payment processors
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Mobile inventory management

From the back office to the hands of a customer, your inventory never stops moving. Lightspeed Retail allows you to follow the journey of every single SKU so you always know what you have and where your stock is.

  • Track returns to vendors
  • Transfer items across locations
  • Sell your products everywhere
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Mobile reporting

Going away on a trip with your family or attending trade shows to check out current trends doesn’t mean you have to disconnect from your store. Now you can get away from your store and not miss a thing with our mobile POS system.

  • Track sales from anywhere
  • Manage your staff remotely
  • Analyse your store performance from anywhere, anytime
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Frequently asked questions about mobile POS systems

What is a mobile POS?

A mobile POS (point of sale) is a portable point of sale system that operates on handheld hardware like a tablet or smartphone. A point of sale is a system comprised of hardware and software that lets you facilitate and manage sales and transactions.


A mobile POS has many advantages, including enabling staff to provide better customer service, faster checkout, streamlined payments, and greater flexibility to move around the floor.

What is the difference between fixed POS and mobile POS?

A fixed POS is one that is fixed on a counter and has more hardware requirements, from a computer, to a register and payment terminals. In comparison, a mobile POS operates from one device like a tablet or smartphone.


Some POS systems can be used both online and offline. When a POS functions offline, you can still process payments when the internet goes down.

Does a POS need internet?

Cloud-based POS systems typically have the ability to function offline, but to operate at full capacity, internet is required.

Can I use my phone as a POS?

Yes, you can use your phone–Android or iOS–as a POS.

How much does a mobile POS cost?

The price of mobile point-of-sale systems depend on the provider you use, and the other features and services they offer. Hardware costs also affect the price. You can find Lightspeed Retail pricing here.