Idealpos
- Software/mo
- Quote
- Processing rate
- Via integrated EFTPOS
- Hardware
- Proprietary bundles (quote)
- Contract
- Quote
- Industry
- Hospitality (pubs, clubs, hotels)
- Est. monthly cost
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Idealpos
Australian POS specialist for pubs, clubs, and hotels with gaming and membership integration, quote-only.
- Software/mo
- Quote
- Processing
- Via integrated EFTPOS
- Hardware
- Proprietary bundles (quote)
- Contract
- Quote
Best for
Pubs, clubs, and hotels with gaming and membership needs.
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
- Specialised for pubs, clubs, and hotels
- Gaming and membership integration
- Hybrid server/cloud reliability
- 24/7 support
Cons
- No public pricing (quote only)
- Niche venue focus
- Proprietary hardware bundles
About Idealpos
Idealpos is an Australian-built point-of-sale specialising in pubs, clubs, and hotels. It uses a hybrid server-and-cloud architecture, supports graphical floor plans, and integrates with gaming and membership systems common in Australian venues. Payments are handled through integrated EFTPOS, and pricing is quote-only with a demo available and 24/7 support.
Idealpos was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia.
How Idealpos compares
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Based on $20,000/mo card volume (software plus processing; hardware excluded).
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Epos Now
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- Processing rate
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- Hardware
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- Contract
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- Est. monthly cost
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Common questions about Idealpos
The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.
Idealpos 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.
Idealpos contract terms in Australia: Quote. Check the fine print for any early termination fees before signing.
Idealpos settlement times are not publicly listed.
Idealpos AMEX pricing in Australia is not publicly listed. Ask their sales team whether AMEX acceptance and rates are included.
Idealpos 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.
Idealpos is best suited to pubs, clubs, and hotels with gaming and membership needs. To see how it stacks up for your specific volume and card mix, try our free fee calculator.
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