POS device

[pee-oh-es dih-VYS]
nounpl: POS devices
terminal de ponto de venda
1. A hardware and software system used by merchants to process customer transactions, accept payments, and manage sales
The cashier swiped the credit card through the POS device to complete the purchase.
A caixa passou o cartão de crédito pelo terminal de ponto de venda para completar a compra.
2. An electronic system that records and tracks inventory, sales data, and customer information in retail environments
The store upgraded to a new POS device that integrates with their inventory management system.
A loja atualizou para um novo terminal de ponto de venda que se integra com seu sistema de gerenciamento de estoque.
3. A machine that combines a cash register, payment processor, and data management tool
Modern POS devices can accept multiple payment methods including credit cards, mobile payments, and digital wallets.
Os terminais de ponto de venda modernos podem aceitar múltiplos métodos de pagamento, incluindo cartões de crédito, pagamentos móveis e carteiras digitais.
POS devices are ubiquitous in Brazilian and Portuguese retail environments. In Brazil, they are essential for tax compliance and government tracking of sales. The term 'máquina de cartão' is particularly popular in everyday speech when referring to the device's primary function of accepting card payments. In recent years, mobile POS devices and contactless payment integration have become increasingly common in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
point of sale terminalcheckout terminalpayment terminalsales terminalelectronic register

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terminal de ponto de venda
Most common formal term used in retail and commerce
General Brazilian
máquina de cartão
Colloquial term emphasizing the payment card processing function
São Paulo
PDV
Abbreviated acronym commonly used in São Paulo's commercial sector
Portugal
terminal de ponto de venda
Same formal term used as in Brazil
Portugal
caixa registadora eletrônica
Alternative term emphasizing electronic cash register function

Related Words

cash registerpayment processorinventory managementtransactioncheckout countercard readerPOS softwaremerchant services

Related Idioms & Phrases

swipe at the POS device
ring up on the POS
process payment through the POS
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