By the openTILL Payments team · Isolex Corporation · Updated 2026-11-05
Choose a payment channel around where your customer is and how the sale begins. A business may need more than one channel, but each should have a clear purpose.
Countertop and integrated POS
A fixed terminal suits a dedicated checkout. An integrated POS adds ordering or inventory workflows and can reduce manual amount entry. Explore NRS retail hardware, Shift4 restaurant POS, and Exatouch for different operating models.
Mobile and tableside payments
Portable devices bring checkout closer to the customer. Compare screen size, battery, network coverage, receipt needs, and whether staff must enter orders as well as take payments. See North Payanywhere hardware and Shift4 handhelds.
Online checkout and payment links
Website checkout supports customer-led purchases. Payment links and invoices can support remote collection without a full online store. Confirm integrations, recurring-payment requirements, and how refunds and reporting work in the provider configuration.
Virtual terminals
A virtual terminal lets staff enter a payment through a browser. It is a different workflow from a customer using a physical reader. Compare user permissions, receipts, reconciliation, and handling procedures. Explore CardPointe and Merchant360.
Questions to ask before choosing
- Does the setup support the exact device and software combination?
- Which payment methods and channels are approved for the account?
- Can staff reconcile sales and deposits without duplicate work?
- What are the installation, training, and support arrangements?
Discuss your setup with openTILL
We help businesses explore options across our technology network. Tell us what you sell, how you take payments, and where your current workflow slows you down.
Talk through your requirements ↗Product references
Shift4 Dine · NRS · CardConnect · North · Electronic Payments