10/19/2026
Your POS and your payment processor are not the same thing.
Your POS helps manage the front end of the transaction.
Your payment processor handles the payment itself.
Depending on your setup, your POS may also manage:
• Inventory
• Reporting
• Employee activity
• Sales tracking
The two systems can work together, but they serve different jobs.
Understanding the difference makes it easier to compare your payment setup and know what you are actually paying for.
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