Shopify POS
$406/mo est.
- Software/mo
- $56-575/mo
- Processing rate
- 1.75%
- Hardware
- Card reader from $49
- Contract
- Month-to-month or annual
- Industry
- Retail (omnichannel)
- Est. monthly cost
- $406/mo
Shopify POS
Omnichannel retail POS that syncs in-store and online sales, from $56/mo plus 1.75% in person.
- Software/mo
- $56-575/mo
- Processing
- 1.75%
- Hardware
- Card reader from $49
- Contract
- Month-to-month or annual
Best for
Omnichannel retailers selling in-store and online.
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 or annual
Last verified 21 May 2026.
Accepted payment methods
Cards, wallets, and other methods supported by Shopify POS for Australian merchants.
Cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- EFTPOS
- AMEX
Digital wallets
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Strengths and trade-offs
Pros
- Tight online and in-store sync
- Huge app ecosystem
- Prices published in AUD
- Multiple hardware options
Cons
- Monthly fee on top of processing
- POS Pro costs extra per location
- Best value only if you use Shopify online
About Shopify POS
Shopify POS connects in-store selling with a Shopify online store, making it a strong fit for omnichannel retail. Plans run from $56 to $575 AUD per month, with POS Lite included and POS Pro available as an add-on per location. In-person card payments through Shopify Payments are 1.75% in Australia, and hardware (card reader, stand, terminal) starts around $49. With 8,000+ apps it is highly extensible.
Shopify POS was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
How Shopify POS compares
Side-by-side with the closest alternatives by estimated cost.
Based on $20,000/mo card volume (software plus processing; hardware excluded).
Lightspeed Retail
$429/mo est.
- Software/mo
- $129-329/mo
- Processing rate
- 1.5%
- Hardware
- iPad-based or retail terminal
- Contract
- Month-to-month or annual
- Industry
- Retail
- Est. monthly cost
- $429/mo
Square
$320/mo est.
- Software/mo
- $0/mo
- Processing rate
- 1.6%
- Hardware
- From $65
- Contract
- Month-to-month (no lock-in)
- Industry
- Both
- Est. monthly cost
- $320/mo
POSApt
$320/mo est.
- Software/mo
- $0-99/mo
- Processing rate
- 1.6% (free plan)
- Hardware
- From $770 (dual screen)
- Contract
- Month-to-month (no lock-in)
- Industry
- Both
- Est. monthly cost
- $320/mo
Common questions about Shopify POS
The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.
Shopify 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.
Shopify POS does not require a lock-in contract for Australian merchants. You can switch providers at any time without an exit fee.
Shopify POS settlement times are not publicly listed.
Shopify POS AMEX pricing in Australia is not publicly listed. Ask their sales team whether AMEX acceptance and rates are included.
Shopify 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.
Shopify POS is best suited to omnichannel retailers selling in-store and online. To see how it stacks up for your specific volume and card mix, try our free fee calculator.
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