Checkout Flex POS Payment Module

The flexible payment solution for accepting payments in-store
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The POS Payment Module for Checkout Flex offers you maximum flexibility. You decide which payment methods you want to accept, offering your customers secure card and mobile payments with your in-store terminal. You can find the right PAX card terminals for cashless payments in our online shop.

Image of the logos of all accepted payment methods of the Combo payment methods acquiring service which can be chosen for the POS Payment Module for Checkout Flex. Logos from left to right: PostFinance, TWINT, Visa, V Pay, Mastercard, Maestro, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, UnionPay, ApplePay, GooglePay and SamsungPay.

POS Payment Module for Checkout Flex: you have a flexible choice of payment methods

  • Ideal for medium and larger retailers with an annual turnover from approximately CHF 200,000

  • Choice of accepted payment methods with individual prices from the acceptance partner

  • Online onboarding and contract applications to acceptance partners directly from the back office tool

  • A single back office tool for managing all in-store sales

POS Payment made easy

The POS Payment Module offers you a wide-ranging choice of payment methods for in-store sales in the Checkout Flex back office tool. You can simply integrate the providers you require and negotiate the prices directly with the acceptance partners. You can start the applications directly and online from the back office tool. In addition to the attractive price conditions, we offer you many useful functions. For example, you can view sales receipts or your end-of-day settlements for payment processing online. The overview of all transactions keeps you up to date at all times.

Requirements for successful integration of the POS module

For us to offer you our point-of-sale module, the following requirements must be met:

  • At least one compatible PAX card terminal from our terminal shop is required to operate the associated software
  • You must have at least one acceptance agreement for a payment method in place
  • A Checkout Flex account is also required to operate the pay terminal
  • To enable billing of the monthly fees for the SIM card for the pay terminal and the POS Payment Module transaction costs by Checkout Flex, you must add a PostFinance business account or a valid credit card

Order pay terminals for the POS Payment Module and set them up yourself

Order the PAX card terminal that is right for you in our shop. After receiving the device, you can simply scan the QR code on the enclosed flyer and configure your pay terminal in a few steps with the help of the set-up wizard. 

Send requests to acceptance partners directly from the back office tool

You can conclude the contract with PostFinance for the Checkout Flex POS Payment Module online in just a few minutes. After successful verification, we will activate Checkout Flex within five working days. To enable you to accept payments, you must then conclude a separate contract with each of the acceptance partners for the individual payment methods. PostFinance will take care of the arrangements for contract requests. You can initiate the contract request to the acceptance partners you require directly in the back office tool.

Please note: It may currently take several weeks to conclude contracts with Worldline and Concardis. The time required to activate the payment method depends on the acceptance partner concerned. PostFinance has no influence on this process. 

Support

You can find answers to frequently asked questions in the Checkout support section of our website. Technical support is also available.

The Checkout Flex POS Payment Module offers you a wide-ranging choice of acceptance partners for in-store payments. You can conclude individual contracts with these partners to define the payment methods for your pay terminal to suit your needs.

  • PostFinance (PostFinance Card, various Combo payment methods)
  • Worldline (Visa, Mastercard, TWINT, Diners, JCB, China Union Pay)
  • Concardis (Visa, Mastercard, Diners, JCB, China Union Pay)
  • Swisscard (American Express)
  • Reka, WIRcard and other popular customer cards

With our PAX card terminals and the POS Payment Module, it is very easy to offer card or mobile payments. With our Checkout back office tool, setting up the payment terminal has never been easier. You benefit from perfect options for integration into checkout systems and your IT environment. This allows you to offer your customers the option of paying with the modern, contactless payment methods you have selected. Choose the payment terminal that meets your needs.

PAX A35

Particularly compact and yet robust terminal with a simple, functional design and integrated into the checkout system. It connects perfectly to your cash register via a LAN cable. The ideal choice for intensive use, e.g. in the catering and hospitality sectors.

Price: CHF 949

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Image of a PAX A35 card terminal. Connected to the checkout system via a cable. It is considerably larger than a mobile phone and does not have an integrated printer for printing receipts.

PAX A35

Particularly compact and yet robust terminal with a simple, functional design and integrated into the checkout system. It connects perfectly to your cash register via a LAN cable. The ideal choice for intensive use, e.g. in the catering and hospitality sectors.

Price: CHF 949

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PAX A50s

A very light and convenient mobile payment terminal with Wi-Fi and 4G connections. Ideal not only for in-store cashless payments, but also for use on the go, in the catering sector, in retail and at events.

Price: CHF 299

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Image of a PAX A50s card terminal It looks similar to a mobile phone and is suitable for in-store mobile payment acceptance.

PAX A50s

A very light and convenient mobile payment terminal with Wi-Fi and 4G connections. Ideal not only for in-store cashless payments, but also for use on the go, in the catering sector, in retail and at events.

Price: CHF 299

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PAX A77

The best of both worlds: handy and mobile, yet offering maximum performance. This terminal is particularly suitable for cafés and retailers, and also on the go for delivery services and events.

Price: CHF 699

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Image of a PAX A77 card terminal. It looks similar to a mobile phone, but is a bit thicker and yet still very easy to handle. It is suitable for accepting in-store mobile payments.

PAX A77

The best of both worlds: handy and mobile, yet offering maximum performance. This terminal is particularly suitable for cafés and retailers, and also on the go for delivery services and events.

Price: CHF 699

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PAX A920Pro

The modern all-round card terminal for all requirements features a large battery capacity and an integrated receipt printer. It provides robust support − even with high customer volume − and is ideal for (system) catering, the hospitality sector, retail and on the go.

Price: CHF 1,299

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Image of a PAX A920Pro card terminal. This payment terminal is slightly larger than a mobile phone, as it has a printer at the top for printing receipts.

PAX A920Pro

The modern all-round card terminal for all requirements features a large battery capacity and an integrated receipt printer. It provides robust support − even with high customer volume − and is ideal for (system) catering, the hospitality sector, retail and on the go.

Price: CHF 1,299

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Note: are you interested in what our Checkout Backoffice for PAX terminals is like? If so, you can test it easily and free of charge at checkout.postfinance.ch. It isn’t necessary to order a terminal for this. 

You can integrate our payment terminals into any modern checkout system at the point of sale. You can choose between the following five solutions:

Three direct integration options (English documentation available at checkout.postfinance.ch )

  • Local Till Interface (LTI)
  • Android Till Interface (ATI)
  • Cloud Till Interface (CTI)

Two further communication protocols for indirect integration of your checkout solution.

For integration into your checkout system, please contact your provider.

You can order the very latest PAX card terminals in our online shop. The costs are incurred once only and do not include VAT.

One-off fees for our pay terminals

Shipping costs of CHF 10 per consignment are added. Setup of the terminal is free of charge.

TerminalCosts
Terminal
PAX terminal A35
 Costs
CHF 949
Terminal
PAX terminal A50s
 Costs
CHF 299
Terminal
PAX terminal A77
 Costs
CHF 699
Terminal
PAX terminal A920Pro
 Costs
CHF 1,299

Monthly costs for the Checkout Flex POS Payment Module

Individual componentsFees
Individual components
Flex POS Payment Module 
 Fees
CHF 9.90/month including one terminal
Individual components
From the second terminal 
 Fees
CHF 9.90/month per terminal
Individual components
Optional: Support Plus
Fees
CHF 69.90/month

Transaction fees with Combo payment methods for the respective payment method

Payment methodBase condition per transaction
Payment method
Debit cards 
 Base condition per transaction
1.2%, min. CHF 0.12
Payment method
TWINT
 Base condition per transaction
1.3%, min. CHF 0.12
Payment method
Credit cards 
 Base condition per transaction
1.5%, min. CHF 0.12

The maximum amounts per transaction differ depending on the payment methods. A detailed breakdown of all additional surcharges can be found under “Documents and links”.

Please note: if you process fewer than 50 cashless in-store transactions per month, we recommend looking at our Checkout All-in-One POS Payment Module solution.

  • With Support Plus and an active Checkout subscription, we provide support for day-to-day issues beyond our free basic support.

    The following value-added services are included:

    • Telephone: priority handling with a separate phone number
    • E-mail: response time of max. six hours 

    For queries about the development of your payment solution:

    • Two hours of video sessions within 12 months
    • You can arrange a timeslot for the video session to meet your needs (business hours and availability) in advance
    • Outside opening hours on request

Checkout Flex POS Payment Module

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