Poynt POS
Smart terminal with dual screens - one for you, one for your customer. Built-in apps and developer-friendly platform for custom solutions.
Why Choose Poynt POS?
Poynt Smart Terminal pioneered the dual-screen payment device, providing a merchant-facing display for transaction management and a customer-facing display for order verification, digital signatures, and engagement. It's a smart terminal that thinks about both sides of the counter.
Everything You Need to Know About Poynt POS
Poynt emerged with a bold vision: reinvent the payment terminal for the smartphone era. The result was the Poynt Smart Terminal, a dual-screen Android device that brought app-based flexibility and customer engagement capabilities to payment processing.
The dual-screen design serves distinct purposes. The merchant-facing screen runs the full Poynt operating system with apps, transaction management, and business tools. The customer-facing screen handles payment interactions—amount display, card insertion prompts, signature capture, and increasingly, marketing content and loyalty enrollment.
Built on Android, Poynt opened its platform to developers in a way traditional terminal manufacturers hadn't. The result is an ecosystem of Poynt apps covering everything from inventory management to restaurant ordering to appointment scheduling. Businesses can customize their Poynt experience by installing apps that match their specific needs.
Poynt's developer-friendly approach also means custom solutions are possible. If your business has unique requirements, developers can build Poynt apps tailored exactly to your workflow. This extensibility makes Poynt particularly attractive for businesses with specialized needs.
Why Get Your Poynt POS Through Unison Payment Solutions
You can buy Poynt POS from many places. Here is why getting it through Unison is different.
Lower Processing Costs
We pair hardware with interchange-plus processing. Most merchants save 20–30% compared to flat-rate pricing from Square, Toast, or Clover direct.
Ready to Use on Arrival
Every system ships pre-configured with:
- Your tax rates and tip settings
- Custom receipt branding
- Employee access levels
- Integration connections
Ongoing Support
Your dedicated account manager monitors your account, helps with hardware issues, and finds ways to reduce your costs. Need to add terminals or expand locations? One call handles it.
Flexible Acquisition
- Purchase — own the equipment outright
- Lease — spread costs over time
- Free placement — qualifying merchants get hardware at no cost
No long-term contracts. No early termination fees.
Key Features
- Dual-Screen Design
- Android Operating System
- Customer-Facing Display
- Built-in Receipt Printer
- App Marketplace
- Developer Platform
- 4G/WiFi/Bluetooth Connectivity
- All Payment Types
- QR Code Scanning
- Customer Marketing Display
Business Benefits
- Customer screen improves transparency
- Dual screens increase efficiency
- App flexibility for customization
- Modern appearance elevates brand
- Developer platform enables custom solutions
Poynt POS Integrations
Poynt POS connects with the tools and services your business already uses.
Poynt POS FAQs
What can the customer-facing screen do?
The customer screen shows transaction amounts, prompts for card insertion/tap, captures signatures, and can display marketing content, loyalty enrollment prompts, and survey questions. It transforms a passive payment moment into an engagement opportunity.
Is Poynt a full POS system or just a terminal?
Poynt can be both. Out of the box, it handles payment processing with basic transaction management. With apps from the marketplace—or custom development—it can become a full point of sale system with inventory, ordering, and business management.
Who owns Poynt now?
Poynt was acquired by GoDaddy in 2021 to power their commerce solutions. The Poynt terminal continues to be supported and developed, with additional integrations into GoDaddy's small business ecosystem.
Poynt POS Works For
Poynt POS is trusted by businesses across these industries and more.
Payment Processing Options for Your Poynt POS
Great hardware needs great processing behind it. Unison offers three pricing models — all with transparent pricing, fast funding, and dedicated support.
Interchange-Plus (Best for Most)
- Pay the actual wholesale rate plus a small, fixed markup
- Lower costs on debit, PIN, and corporate card transactions
- Average savings: 20–30% vs flat-rate processors
Cash Discount / Dual Pricing (Zero Fees)
- Two prices displayed: cash price and card price
- Card-paying customers cover the processing cost
- Fully compliant with Visa and Mastercard rules
- Saves $500 to $5,000+ per month depending on volume
Flat-Rate (Simple and Predictable)
- Same rate on every transaction regardless of card type
- Easy to budget and forecast
- Still lower than Square, PayPal, or Stripe rates
Not sure which is right? Try our savings calculator or request a free statement analysis.
Poynt POS Support, Warranty & Ongoing Service
When you buy a Poynt POS from Unison, you get more than hardware. You get a dedicated support team for the life of your device.
Dedicated Account Manager
Every Poynt POS purchase includes a single point of contact. Your account manager handles:
- Tip settings, employee setup, and report questions
- Statement inquiries and billing support
- Software configuration and updates
Fast Hardware Replacement
- Most issues resolved remotely — no hardware swap needed
- Replacement terminals shipped in 1–2 business days if needed
- Settings and transaction history stored in the cloud for seamless transition
Proactive Account Monitoring
We review your account periodically and suggest ways to save — whether that means qualifying for lower interchange rates, optimizing batch timing, or switching to a cash discount program.
How the Poynt POS Increases Revenue & Efficiency
A modern POS system does more than process payments. It drives smarter decisions, faster service, and higher revenue.
Speed & Throughput
- Card authorization in under two seconds
- Intuitive touchscreens reduce training time
- Process 15–25% more transactions per hour during peak periods
Data-Driven Decisions
- Real-time sales trends, popular items, and peak hours
- Optimize staffing and inventory based on actual data
- Identify your most profitable products and services
Better Customer Experience
- Contactless tap-to-pay, digital receipts, and tip-on-screen
- Loyalty programs to drive repeat business
- Offer buy now, pay later to boost order values 30–50%
Cost Reduction
- Automated inventory tracking reduces waste and over-ordering
- Built-in time tracking replaces manual payroll processes
- Pair with cash discount or interchange-plus to offset POS costs within months
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