Connected salon POS and payments

Salon POS Software That Connects Every Sale, Payment and Cash Up

Build the bill, take payment and trace the finished sale in one connected workflow. Services, retail, vouchers, loyalty, client accounts and authorised adjustments stay linked from checkout to daily cash up.

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What is salon POS software?

Salon POS software turns a completed appointment into a recorded sale. It builds the bill, applies permitted changes, takes payment, issues receipts and updates daily figures.

Salon Manager connects this checkout work with appointments, client records, stock and reporting. SalonPay is the optional integrated payment service for supported Salon Manager setups.

Full visit on one billCombine booked services, extras, retail, vouchers and account activity.
Controlled adjustmentsUse permissions for discounts, refunds, overrides and other sensitive actions.
Connected payment recordKeep supported card, contactless, cash and account payments linked to the sale.
Traceable daily closeReview payment totals, petty cash and differences before signing off.

What should a salon compare before choosing a POS?

Transaction handoffsCount every system switch and every amount typed twice. Each handoff adds delay and another chance for error.
Exception handlingTest a discount, voucher, split payment and refund. Normal demos rarely reveal how awkward transactions are handled.
Permission clarityCheck which actions need approval and whether the finished record shows who changed what.
End-of-day traceabilityStart with one completed bill. Confirm that staff can find it in cash up, reporting and the client history.

Entity relationship: Salon Manager is the salon management software. Salon Software Solutions Limited is the UK provider. SalonPay is its optional integrated payment service.

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Faster Checkout for the Team. Better Transaction Visibility for the Owner.

Complete the sale without losing the link between the appointment, client, payment and final daily figures.

Built for a busy front desk

Handle Real Checkout Situations Without Rebuilding the Sale

A salon bill rarely stays as simple as the original booking. Clients add services, buy products, use vouchers and choose different payment methods.

Salon Manager keeps those changes inside one transaction. The team can finish the visit without handwritten fixes or repeated entry.

Reduce repeated keying

Keep the bill amount and supported payment record connected instead of typing the same value again.

Keep the client history useful

Connect purchases, vouchers, credit and payments to the client record when the transaction requires it.

Give managers context

Record authorised changes so a later review shows the action, the transaction and the relevant user.

Everything needed to finish the bill properly

From Finished Service to Fully Recorded Sale

Keep services, products, rewards, client balances and payment methods together until the transaction is complete.

Build the right bill

Services, Extras and Retail on One Bill

Add booked services, last-minute treatments and recommended retail. Standalone product sales can use the same checkout workflow.

Make rewards easy to use

Use Loyalty and Vouchers Without Breaking the Flow

Sell and redeem vouchers, then apply available loyalty rewards. The activity stays connected to the relevant transaction.

Flexibility with accountability

Make Approved Changes Without Losing Context

Apply permitted discounts and price changes when needed. The recorded action supports a clearer review afterwards.

Keep balances clear

See Client Credit and Account Activity in Context

Take account payments, add client credit and review balances. The transaction history stays available at the desk.

A polished finish

Give Clients a Clear Record of Their Purchase

Offer a printed or emailed receipt. Keep the sale connected to the client and the day’s activity.

Control sensitive actions

Use Permissions for Refunds and Overrides

Control which team members can perform sensitive actions. Review what happened when a transaction needs attention.

Payments without repeated keying

Send the Right Amount. Take the Payment. Keep It Connected.

SalonPay connects supported payment options with the Salon Manager POS. Supported providers include Stripe, Clover and Dojo.

Online booking payments through Stripe can support Apple Pay and Google Pay. Availability depends on the configured provider, device and payment journey.

Card and contactless at the point of saleTake payments through supported integrated terminal options at the front desk.
Deposits before the visitUse connected online booking workflows for deposits and supported prepayments.
Payment records updated with the billKeep the payment tied to the correct transaction and reduce duplicated entry.
A cleaner route to reconciliationCompare sales, payment methods and daily takings with less searching.

An original buying test

The Five-Minute Salon POS Transaction Trace Test

Do not judge a POS by its feature count. Follow one awkward transaction from appointment to cash up.

Count each system switch, repeated amount, manual note and manager intervention. Those handoffs reveal the real checkout workload.

Step 1

Open a completed appointment

Start with a real client, booked service and staff member. The bill should inherit the appointment context.

Step 2

Add an extra and retail item

Add a last-minute service and a product. Both should remain on the same client transaction.

Step 3

Apply a controlled adjustment

Use a discount, loyalty reward or voucher. Confirm that permissions and the recorded reason remain clear.

Step 4

Complete a mixed payment

Use two supported payment methods. Check whether the totals and receipt stay easy to understand.

Step 5

Trace the finished transaction

Find the sale in cash up, reporting and client history. The details should agree without manual reconstruction.

A more controlled close to the day

Know What Came In, What Went Out and What Needs Attention

A busy salon needs more than one final till number. Managers need the detail behind that figure.

Salon Manager records payment totals, authorised adjustments and petty cash. Owners can compare expected takings with the amount received.

Authorised changes

Keep context behind discounts, refunds and other approved transaction changes.

Petty cash movements

Log cash movements so the final till figure has an explanation.

Payment totals together

Review card, cash, client account and other recorded payment types.

Final reconciliation

Compare expected and actual takings before the day is signed off.

Turn checkout activity into useful visibility

See What Sold, How It Was Paid and Where the Day Finished

Appointments, checkout and payments stay connected. Owners can review service revenue, retail, discounts, vouchers, loyalty, accounts and payment totals.

The important question is not whether a report exists. It is whether the figure can be traced back to the original transaction.

Service salesRetail salesDiscountsGift vouchersCard paymentsCash totals

Independent context

Why Payment Choice, Records and Security Matter

These sources explain the wider UK context. They do not guarantee a specific result for any salon.

Contactless is now routine

UK Finance reported 19.2 billion contactless card payments during 2025. They had a total value of £311 billion.

Read the UK Finance data

Sales records need detail

HMRC says business records should be accurate and identify transactions. Evidence can include sales invoices, till rolls and bank slips.

Read the HMRC guidance

Payment data needs protection

PCI DSS sets technical and operational requirements for protecting payment account data. Responsibilities depend on the payment setup.

Read the PCI DSS overview

Collect only what is needed

The ICO says personal data must be adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary for the stated purpose.

Read the ICO principle

Record-keeping, tax, data protection and payment security duties vary by business. Seek professional advice for your exact obligations.

Clear answers about connected checkout

Salon POS and Payment Questions

Practical answers about checkout, retail, vouchers, permissions, integrated payments and cash up.

What is salon POS software?

Salon POS software builds the client bill, records adjustments and takes payment. It also issues receipts and feeds the sale into cash up and reporting.

Does Salon Manager include a salon POS system?

Yes. Salon Manager includes checkout tools for services, retail, discounts, loyalty, vouchers, client accounts, receipts, payments and daily cash up.

How are Salon Manager and SalonPay related?

Salon Manager is the salon management software. SalonPay is the optional integrated payment service for supported Salon Manager payment setups.

Can I sell retail products through Salon Manager?

Yes. Add products to an appointment bill or process a standalone retail sale in the same connected system.

Can staff apply discounts or override prices?

Yes, where their permissions allow. The recorded action helps managers see who changed the transaction and what was adjusted.

Does Salon Manager support loyalty points and gift vouchers?

Yes. Loyalty rewards can be applied at checkout. Gift vouchers can be sold and redeemed against the relevant transaction.

Does Salon Manager support Apple Pay and Google Pay?

Online booking payments through Stripe can support Apple Pay and Google Pay. In-salon availability depends on the provider and terminal configuration.

Can Salon Manager help with cash up?

Yes. Review daily takings, till totals, petty cash and differences between expected income and recorded payments.

Make the final part of the visit feel effortless

Make Checkout as Professional as the Service That Came Before It

See how Salon Manager connects checkout, retail, vouchers, loyalty, payments, permissions and cash up.

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