Epos Now

UK-built POS with AU presence, software around $78/mo and hardware bundles from about $499.

Software/mo
~$78/mo
Processing
Third-party
Hardware
From ~$499 (Complete System)
Contract
Quote

Best for

Small retail and hospitality wanting low-cost hardware.

Pricing breakdown

Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.

In-person payments

EFTPOS terminal and tap-to-pay transactions.

Setup fee
Quote

Online payments

Online checkout and keyed-in card transactions.

Setup fee
Quote

Contract terms

Contract length
Quote

Last verified 21 May 2026.

Strengths and trade-offs

Pros

  • Affordable entry hardware bundle
  • 14-day free trial
  • 100+ integrations
  • 24/7 support

Cons

  • Payment processing is third-party (fees additional)
  • Enterprise pricing on quote
  • Add-on upsells reported by some users

About Epos Now

Epos Now is a UK point-of-sale provider with an Australian presence, serving both retail and hospitality. Software is around $78 per month, with a Complete System hardware bundle from about $499 AUD, and a 14-day free trial. Card processing is via third-party processors, so rates depend on the provider you connect. It offers 100+ integrations and 24/7 support, with full enterprise pricing on quote.

Epos Now was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Norwich, UK.

How Epos Now compares

Side-by-side with the closest alternatives by estimated cost.

Based on $20,000/mo card volume (software plus processing; hardware excluded).

Epos Now

$78/mo est.

Software/mo
~$78/mo
Processing rate
Third-party
Hardware
From ~$499 (Complete System)
Contract
Quote
Industry
Both
Est. monthly cost
$78/mo

Lightspeed Restaurant

$40/mo est.

Software/mo
$40-340/mo
Processing rate
Via Lightspeed Payments
Hardware
iPad-based, card reader from $65
Contract
Month-to-month or annual
Industry
Hospitality
Est. monthly cost
$40/mo

Loyverse

$0/mo est.

Software/mo
$0 core (add-ons extra)
Processing rate
Third-party
Hardware
BYO tablet (iOS/Android)
Contract
Month-to-month
Industry
Both (small business)
Est. monthly cost
$0/mo

Tower Systems

$220/mo est.

Software/mo
$220-275/mo inc GST
Processing rate
Third-party
Hardware
BYO or quote
Contract
No lock-in (no minimum term)
Industry
Retail (specialty)
Est. monthly cost
$220/mo

Common questions about Epos Now

The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.

  • Epos Now does not publish a standard rate in Australia. Pricing is quoted based on your business size, industry, and card mix. Request a quote on their site, or use our free fee calculator to compare against providers that do publish rates.

  • Epos Now contract terms in Australia: Quote. Check the fine print for any early termination fees before signing.

  • Epos Now settlement times are not publicly listed.

  • Epos Now AMEX pricing in Australia is not publicly listed. Ask their sales team whether AMEX acceptance and rates are included.

  • Epos Now does not advertise least-cost routing for Australian merchants. If you take a lot of contactless debit, compare against providers that do support it on our comparison page.

  • Epos Now is best suited to small retail and hospitality wanting low-cost hardware. To see how it stacks up for your specific volume and card mix, try our free fee calculator.

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