Epos Now
£54/mo est.
- Software/mo
- £54/mo (Complete Solution)
- Processing rate
- Third-party
- Hardware
- From £249 (Complete Solution bundle)
- Contract
- 12-month minimum (care plans longer)
- Industry
- Both
- Est. monthly cost
- £54/mo
Epos Now
One of the biggest UK-origin EPOS brands, with a low-cost hardware bundle, strong stock control, and bring-your-own or in-house card processing.
- Software/mo
- £54/mo (Complete Solution)
- Processing
- Third-party
- Hardware
- From £249 (Complete Solution bundle)
- Contract
- 12-month minimum (care plans longer)
Best for
UK retail and hospitality businesses wanting a full till and back office on a budget hardware bundle.
Pricing breakdown
All prices in GBPLast verified 5 August 2026Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.
In-person payments
In-person terminal and tap-to-pay transactions.
- Hardware cost
- From £249 (Complete Solution bundle)
- Setup fee
- Included in bundle
Online payments
Online checkout and keyed-in card transactions.
- Setup fee
- Included in bundle
Contract terms
- Contract length
- 12-month minimum (care plans longer)
Strengths and trade-offs
Pros
- Low-cost hardware bundle entry
- Strong stock control and reporting
- Bring your own processor, or Epos Now Payments at 1.5%
- Works offline and syncs
Cons
- 12-month minimum, with longer care-plan lock-ins
- Reviewers cite hard-sell and difficult cancellation
- Card processing priced separately
- Mandatory support subscription
About Epos Now
Epos Now is a major UK-origin EPOS provider (Norwich) for retail and hospitality, known for its low-cost Complete Solution hardware bundle and strong stock control and reporting. The software runs on a care-and-support subscription, and you can bring your own card processor or use Epos Now Payments at 1.5%. Offline mode, a large app store, and accounting integrations are included. Note its 12-month minimum (care plans can run longer), a common complaint.
Epos Now was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Norwich, United Kingdom.
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Common questions about Epos Now
The same questions UK merchants ask before signing up.
Epos Now software costs approximately £54/mo (Complete Solution). Hardware is sold separately; the Complete System bundle provides an all-in-one terminal.
The Epos Now Complete System hardware bundle starts from approximately From £249 (Complete Solution bundle). This includes a touchscreen terminal, receipt printer, and cash drawer.
No. Epos Now is a software and hardware vendor, not a payment processor. It integrates with third-party EFTPOS providers for card acceptance. Your card rate is determined by your chosen payment provider.
Yes. Epos Now provides a 14-day free trial for the software, letting you explore the platform before committing to a subscription.
Yes. Epos Now supports offline mode so the POS can continue recording sales during connectivity outages.
Yes. Epos Now covers both verticals with dedicated retail and hospitality configurations. Its 100-plus integration library includes accounting, loyalty, and e-commerce connectors.
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