General FAQs

What is softPOS and what are its benefits?

Cashfree Payments softPOS is an Android-based Point of Sale (POS) solution that enables businesses to accept digital and in-person payments seamlessly. It supports 100+ payment options, including QR codes, Cards, Payment Links, Net Banking, Wallets, and Buy Now Pay Later.

Key Benefits:

1. Turn any Android device into a POS – Just download the app and start accepting payments.

2. Accept multiple payment modes – Manage all transactions in one place for easy reconciliation.

3. Boost sales – Offer flexible payment options like Buy Now, Pay Later to attract more customers.

4. Enable agent-based collections – Assign agents to collect payments, with all transactions reflected in the Merchant Dashboard. Prerequisites: Works on Android 6.0+ and a Cashfree Payment Gateway account.

How does softPOS work?

Use the Cashfree SoftPOS app to accept payments digitally or in person, directly from your phone. Customers can pay via QR code, Payment Links, Cards, Net Banking, Wallets, and more.

To use SoftPOS, sign up as a Cashfree Payments merchant and activate your Payment Gateway account. Then, request SoftPOS activation from your dashboard. Once approved, add agents, install the app, and start collecting and tracking payments easily. Click here to know more.

This involves 4 major steps:

1. Activate softPOS

2. Add Agents to Collect Payments

3. Install softPOS Application

4. Receive Payments and Reconcile ​

Is softPOS application available in the iOS App Store?

No, the Cashfree Payments softPOS application is not available on the iOS App Store. It is currently available only on the Google Play Store.

Are there any transaction limits in softPOS?

There are no daily transaction limits, but there are limits on the amount processed per transaction through different payment modes. These limits can be customized based on your requirements.

How many agents can a single merchant add?

There is no limit. Businesses can add an unlimited number of agents.

Are there any extra charges to use the application?

No, the application is absolutely free. Cashfree Payments charges only for transactions made using the softPOS application, as applicable. There is no maintenance or registration fee for using the application.

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