Hike POS
$96/mo est.
- Software/mo
- From ~$96/mo
- Processing rate
- HikePay or BYO (no markup)
- Hardware
- BYO device (iPad/Mac/PC/Android)
- Contract
- Month-to-month (no lock-in)
- Industry
- Retail
- Est. monthly cost
- $96/mo
Hike POS
Australian-founded retail POS with strong Xero integration, BYO device, and no lock-in. Take payments via HikePay or your own processor, with no Hike markup.
- Software/mo
- From ~$96/mo
- Processing
- HikePay or BYO (no markup)
- 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
All prices in AUDLast verified 31 May 2026Every 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)
Strengths and trade-offs
Pros
- Runs on almost any device (BYO)
- Own payments (HikePay) or BYO processor, no Hike markup
- Strong Xero integration
- 14-day free trial, no lock-in
Cons
- AUD pricing converted from USD list price
- HikePay processing rates are quote-based
- 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. Merchants can take card payments through HikePay, Hike's own integrated payments, or bring their own processor such as Tyro, Westpac, or Worldpay. Hike adds no markup or commission on processing, and customers can pay by any method. It has a 14-day free trial with no lock-in, includes AI tools for product descriptions, and is known for its strong Xero integration.
Hike POS was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
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Common questions about Hike POS
The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.
Hike POS plans start from approximately From ~$96/mo. AUD pricing is not published on the website; the displayed figure is a converted estimate based on the published USD price. Request a current AUD quote to confirm.
No. Hike POS is month-to-month with no lock-in. There is no setup fee, and you can cancel at any time.
Hike runs on your own iPad, Mac, PC, or Android device, so there is no mandatory hardware purchase. Connect a receipt printer and barcode scanner of your choice.
Yes. Hike has a deep Xero integration and also connects with MYOB, WooCommerce, Shopify, and Magento, making it a strong choice for retailers who want accounting sync and an existing e-commerce store.
Yes, through HikePay, Hike's own integrated payments. Hike is also processor-agnostic, so you can bring your own EFTPOS provider such as Tyro, Westpac, or Worldpay instead. Hike adds no markup or commission on processing, your transaction rate is set by your chosen payment partner, and your customers can pay by any method.
Hike is focused on retail. It does not include a table management module, so it is not the best fit for sit-down dining venues.
Yes. Hike offers a 14-day free trial with full access to the product.
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