Hardware overview
If you're using Shopify POS, then start by choosing the hardware that you need to accept payments using cash, cards, or both. Next, choose specialized retail hardware like barcode scanners, receipt printers, and cash registers that suit your business needs.
You can also use shipping hardware, such as label printers and scales, to speed up your fulfillment process.
| Choose your components | Plan your Shopify POS setup by choosing components that suit your needs. |
| Supported credit card readers | If you're using Shopify Payments or a supported third-party provider in Canada, the continental United States, the United Kingdom, or Ireland, then you can choose one of the supported card readers from the Shopify Hardware Store. |
| External credit card terminals | If you can't use one of our supported card readers to process your transactions, then you need an external credit card terminal from a payment processor. |
| Barcode scanners | Shopify-supported Bluetooth barcode scanners allow you to quickly add products to the cart at checkout. |
| Receipt printers | Print paper receipts for your customers. |
Choose your Shopify POS hardware
Depending on your business, the kind of retail hardware you need might be a bit different:
| If you run... | Then you might need... |
|---|---|
| A pop-up shop, events, casual part-time sales | Any device running iOS 12.2 or higher + card reader |
| A permanent retail location | Any device running iOS 12.2 or higher + card reader + receipt printer |
| Multiple stores or a warehouse | Any device running iOS 12.2 or higher + card reader + receipt printer + barcode scanner + cash drawer |
You can choose a variety of components for your Shopify POS system, depending on the payment methods you accept, and your business needs.
Any of the options listed allow for more than one "register" at a single location. There is no limit to the number of POS stations you can have at a given location.
Where to buy hardware
If you are in a supported country, then you can buy hardware from the Shopify Hardware Store:
If you're in Canada or the United States, then you can buy the retail custom kit from the Hardware Store to quickly get your Shopify POS system up and running.
If you are not located in a country with a Shopify hardware store, then refer to the Model number reference guide and purchase hardware from a verified third-party retailer of your choice.
Model number quick reference
To make sure that the hardware you buy is supported by Shopify, you must verify the model numbers on items you buy (unless you're buying from the Shopify Hardware Store in Canada, the continental United States, the United Kingdom, or Ireland). Model numbers must match those shown in the following table.
Shopify POS Hardware
| Component | Model name | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Card reader | Tap & Chip Reader |
Canada US |
| Card reader | Chip & Swipe Reader | US |
| Card reader | WisePad 3 terminal |
United Kingdom Ireland Australia |
| Card reader | Tap, Chip, and Swipe Reader |
United Kingdom Ireland |
| Card reader | Audio jack (swipe) card reader | Canada |
| Card reader dock | Dock for Tap & Chip Reader |
Canada US |
| Card reader dock | Stand for Tap, Chip, & Swipe Reader |
United Kingdom Ireland |
| Tap & Chip case | Tap & Chip case for iPhone X/XS |
Canada US |
| iPad stand | Retail iPad stand |
Canada US United Kingdom Ireland |
| Tablet stand | Universal tablet stand | Australia |
Shopify-supported third party hardware for POS
Receipt printers
| Retail component | Model name | Model number |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Wireless Receipt Printer | Star Micronics TSP100IIIBI | TSP143IIIBI |
| Bluetooth Wireless Receipt Printer | Star Micronics TSP650IIBI | 39449871 |
| Wifi Receipt Printer | Star Micronics TSP100IIIW | TSP143IIIW WiFi |
| LAN Receipt Printer | Star Micronics TSP100III LAN | TSP143IIILAN |
| USB Receipt Printer | Star Micronics TSP100USB | TSP143IIIU |
| Epson Bluetooth Receipt Printer | Epson TM-m30II (Bluetooth) | C31CJ27212 |
| Component | Model name | Model number |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Drawer | APG Vasario 320 | VB320-BL1616 |
| Cash Drawer | Star Micronics 14" |
37964220 (black) 37964180 (white) |
| Cash Drawer | Star Micronics 16" |
37965600 (black) 37965590 (white) |
| Cash Drawer | Star Micronics 16" (United Kingdom only) | B-2002FN (black or white) |
| Cash Drawer | Windfall Cash Drawer | HDWFCDA and H225 |
| Cash Drawer | VPOS 14" (Australia only) | CDDIEC350BS |
| Cash Drawer | VPOS 16" (Australia only) | CDDIEC410BAU |
| Retail component | Model name | Model number |
|---|---|---|
| All-in-One | Star Micronics mPOP | 39650910 (Black) 39650810 (White) |
| Retail component | Model name | Model number |
|---|---|---|
| Barcode Printer | Dymo LabelWriter 450 | 1752264 |
| Wireless Barcode Printer | Dymo LabelWriter Wireless Printer | 2002150 |
| USB Barcode Printer | Zebra ZD220 | ZD220 |
| Wireless Barcode Printer | Zebra ZD240 | ZD420 |
| Wireless Barcode Printer | Zebra Soho | ZSB-DP14 |
| Shipping label Printer | DYMO® 4XL Label Printer (USB) | 1755120 |
| Shipping label Printer | Brother QL Label Printer (Australia only) | QL-1110NWB |
| Retail component | Model name | Model number |
|---|---|---|
| 1-D Barcode Scanner | Socket Mobile S700 |
CX3360-1682 (blue) CX3397-1855 (white) CX3803-2563 (black) |
| 1-D Barcode Scanner | Socket Mobile 7Ci |
CX2870-1409 (grey) CX2895-1508 (white) CX2885-1484 (red) CX2883-1480 (yellow) CX2887-1486 (blue) |
| 2-D Barcode Scanner | Socket Mobile S740 |
CX3431-1881 (blue) CX3419-1838 (white) CX3809-2569 (black) |
| 2-D Barcode Scanner | Socket Mobile 7Qi |
CX3308-1528 (grey) CX3316-1536 (white) CX3312-1532 (red) CX3310-1530 (yellow) CX3314-1534 (blue) |
| Retail component | Model name | Model number |
|---|---|---|
| Barcode label | Dymo (1" x 1") Small label | 30332 |
| Barcode label | Dymo (1" x 2 1/8") Medium label | 30336 |
| Barcode label | Dymo 1 1/8" x 3 1/2") Large label | 30252 |
| Barcode label | Dymo Butterfly (Extra Small) label | 30299 |
| Shipping labels | DYMO® 4" x 6" Shipping labels | 1744907 |
| Barcode label | Zebra 1.188" x 0.844" label | 10010037 |
| Barcode label | Zebra 1.25" x 1" label | 10010038 |
| Barcode label | Zebra 2" x 1" label | 10010039 |
| Barcode label | Zebra 2.25" x 0.75" label | 10010040 |
| Barcode label | Zebra 3" x 1" label | 10010043 |
| Barcode label | Zebra 3" x 2" label | 10010044 |
30-day return policy
All hardware bought from Shopify, except card readers, come with a 30-day return policy.
Be sure to complete the correct return form for your country when returning an item:
View the devices on your Shopify POS network
You can see the hardware that's present on your network on the Hardware screen by tapping ≡, and then tapping Manage connected hardware.