Hike POS
- Software/mo
- From ~$69 USD/mo
- Processing rate
- Third-party
- Hardware
- BYO device (iPad/Mac/PC/Android)
- Contract
- Month-to-month (no lock-in)
- Industry
- Retail
- Est. monthly cost
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Hike POS
Australian-founded retail POS with strong Xero integration, BYO device, no lock-in (USD pricing).
- Software/mo
- From ~$69 USD/mo
- Processing
- Third-party
- Hardware
- BYO device (iPad/Mac/PC/Android)
- Contract
- Month-to-month (no lock-in)
Best for
Retailers wanting a flexible, Xero-friendly POS.
Pricing breakdown
Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.
In-person payments
EFTPOS terminal and tap-to-pay transactions.
- Setup fee
- Free
Online payments
Online checkout and keyed-in card transactions.
- Setup fee
- Free
Contract terms
- Contract length
- Month-to-month (no lock-in)
Last verified 21 May 2026.
Strengths and trade-offs
Pros
- Runs on almost any device (BYO)
- Strong Xero integration
- 14-day free trial
- No lock-in contract
Cons
- AUD pricing not published
- Payment processing is third-party
- Retail focus, limited hospitality tools
About Hike POS
Hike is an Australian-founded retail point-of-sale that runs on iPad, Mac, PC, or Android. Pricing is published in USD (around $69 per month for Essential, $99 for Plus), and Australian-dollar pricing is not shown, so we list it as quote for local comparison. It connects to processors such as Square and Tyro (fees depend on the processor) and has a 14-day free trial with no lock-in. It is known for strong Xero integration.
Hike POS was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
How Hike POS compares
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Based on $20,000/mo card volume (software plus processing; hardware excluded).
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- Processing rate
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- Industry
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- Processing rate
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- Processing rate
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- Industry
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- Est. monthly cost
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Common questions about Hike POS
The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.
Hike POS 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.
Hike POS does not require a lock-in contract for Australian merchants. You can switch providers at any time without an exit fee.
Hike POS settlement times are not publicly listed.
Hike POS AMEX pricing in Australia is not publicly listed. Ask their sales team whether AMEX acceptance and rates are included.
Hike POS 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.
Hike POS is best suited to retailers wanting a flexible, xero-friendly pos. To see how it stacks up for your specific volume and card mix, try our free fee calculator.
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