
SoftPOS – contactless checkout without terminals
SoftPOS enables secure contactless payments on NFC-enabled screens.
The certified software turns your existing devices, like mobile POS units, tablets, or customer-facing displays, into secure payment points. No extra hardware is needed. It integrates directly with your checkout setup.
What is SoftPOS?
It supports:
- Contactless payment cards
- Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Smartwatches and wearables
It brings modern, secure payment technology directly into your existing checkout flow.
Where does SoftPOS work best?
SoftPOS adds secure payment capabilities to screens throughout your store. It is ideal for:
- Mobile POS setups
- Self-service kiosks and SCO zones
- Temporary and pop-up retail formats
- Small-format stores
- Backup solutions during terminal downtime
- Quick rollout of pilots or test setups without needing fixed infrastructure
It supports flexibility in all store types, whether you need permanent checkout points or a mobile backup option.
Why do retailers choose SoftPOS?
It helps them:
- Accept contactless payments without dedicated terminals
- Lower hardware costs and simplify rollout
- Enable mobile checkout across the store
- Reduce queues and free up staff
- Keep pricing, loyalty and receipts consistent
- Gain resilience with multi-acquirer setups
- Use checkout screens to display retail media or promotions at the point of payment
SoftPOS is a scalable way to expand contactless checkout to more areas and with less friction.
Certified, secure and retail-ready
SoftPOS is delivered with partners like Softpay and Verifone. All solutions are:
- Certified to PCI MPoC and CPoC standards
- Approved by major global card schemes
- Encrypted and secure, with no sensitive data stored on the device
- Retail-proven and scalable
All partners are carefully selected and fully certified for retail-grade payment environments.
Fully integrated with 52ViKING POS
SoftPOS is fully integrated into the 52ViKING POS platform. That means:
- Consistent pricing and promotion logic
- Unified loyalty and customer data
- Digital receipts and real-time reporting
- No duplicated systems or disconnected flows
One system. Complete control.
Implementing SoftPOS
A successful rollout depends on:
- Certified NFC-enabled Android devices
- POS integration (e.g. with 52ViKING)
- Compatible acquirer setup
- Clear usage guidelines for staff
- Frictionless checkout experience across SCO, MPOS and staffed counters
We help you plan and implement every step with retail precision.
Frequently asked questions about SoftPOS
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Ready to experience SoftPOS in your store?
Let us show you how SoftPOS works in your store, on your screens and with your existing setup.