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
All prices in AUDLast verified 11 June 2026Every 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
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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- Processing rate
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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 pricing. All software, hardware, and setup costs are provided on a custom quote. A demo is available to explore the product.
Idealpos is purpose-built for Australian pubs, clubs, and hotels. Its standout capability is deep integration with gaming systems and venue membership management, which most general-purpose POS platforms do not support.
No. Idealpos integrates with third-party EFTPOS providers for card acceptance. Transaction rates are set by your payment partner, not Idealpos.
Yes. Idealpos includes graphical floor plans and table management tools, including tab and split-bill functionality suited to pub and club trading patterns.
Yes. Idealpos runs on a hybrid server-cloud architecture, so the system continues operating locally if internet connectivity is lost.
Yes. Idealpos is built for multi-site operators, with centralised reporting and configuration management across venues.
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