# Get started with the Revolut POS system

## Prerequisites

Before using the Revolut POS system, ensure the following:

- [ ] **Supported devices:** Any of the following:
    - iPad with iPadOS 15.0 or later.
    - iPhone with iOS 15.0 or later.
    - Mac with macOS 12.0 or later and an Apple M1 chip or newer.

- [ ] **Hardware setup:**
    - iPad, iPhone or Mac for using the POS app.
    - Revolut Reader or Terminal (fully charged) for taking card payments.
    - Tap 2 Pay on iPhone, with iOS 16.4 or later.
    - Compatible receipt and kitchen printers (e.g., Star TSP100III, Star Micronics TSP143IV or Epson TM-m30III).
    - Compatible cash drawers (e.g., SMD2, CD3, CD4)

- [ ] **Revolut Merchant account:** Active and verified (only once you start accepting card payments).

## Set up the POS System

### Web portal setup

To get started with Revolut POS, you can enable it using your **Revolut Business** credentials for the complete version with all features, or opt for the **Revolut POS Quick Sign-up** to explore and use its main functionalities right away, no active merchant account required at the start.

:::note
Card payments, multiple locations, and team members require full Revolut Merchant account.
:::

- ![Revolut Business - Web Portal]

  1. Log in to your Revolut Business account via a web browser.
  1. Navigate to **Merchant > In-store** and click the **Discover Revolut POS** banner.

      ![Revolut Business dashboard: In-store settings](/img/accept-payments/payment-methods/pos/in-store-settings.png "Revolut Business dashboard: In-store settings")

  1. Click **Get started**, then follow the prompts to activate the POS system and set up your first location.
  1. Once done, the POS web portal will open.
  1. If you haven't done yet, you can order a Revolut Reader to accept card payments with your POS system.

- ![Revolut Quick Sign-up - Web Portal]

  1. Login to [Revolut POS](https://pos.revolut.com).
  1. Click on **`Create account`**.
  1. Enter your email address and create a password.
  1. Fill out the quick **Get Started** form:
    - Your first and last name
    - Your legal company name and type
    - Your country of incorporation
    - Your business category (Food & Drink, Retail, Health & Beauty, Professional Services, etc.)
  1. Once submitted, you are ready to use Revolut POS. To start accepting card payments, click **Apply for card payments**.

### iOS app setup

1. Download the Revolut POS app from the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/revolut-pos/id1604861598) with your iPad or iPhone.
1. Log in using your **Revolut Business** or **Revolut Quick Sign Up** credentials.

    :::note
    If you have multiple locations, ensure to select the right one.
    :::

1. Pair Revolut payment devices with your device via Bluetooth. To do so, see [Hardware settings: Payment devices](/docs/guides/merchant/accept-payments/in-person-payments/pos/ios-app/hardware-settings#payment-devices).

### Revolut Terminal integration

The Revolut POS app offers two ways to integrate with your Revolut Terminal, each designed for different workflows:

- ![Pay at Counter]

  Push payments directly from the POS to the Terminal for immediate processing.

  **Best for:** Counter service, quick checkouts, or when the Terminal stays in one location.

  **How it works:**
  1. Create an order on the POS app.
  1. Select card payment.
  1. Payment is pushed to the selected Terminal connected to the POS.
  1. Customer completes payment on the Terminal.

  **Setup required:**
  - Ensure both POS app and Terminal are logged in to the **same location**
  - Enable Pay at Counter mode on your Terminal, - see [Additional features: Enable Pay at Counter mode](/docs/guides/merchant/accept-payments/in-person-payments/terminal/additional-features#enable-pay-at-counter)
  - Ensure Terminal is properly connected and configured - see [Hardware settings: Connect devices](/docs/guides/merchant/accept-payments/in-person-payments/pos/ios-app/hardware-settings#connect-devices).

- ![Parked bills]

  Park orders on the POS and retrieve them later on the Terminal for table-side payment.

  **Best for:** Table service, restaurants, or when bringing the Terminal to the customer.

  **How it works:**
  1. Create and park an order on the POS app.
  1. Bring the Terminal to the table.
  1. Retrieve the parked bill on the Terminal.
  1. Customer reviews and pays at the table.

  **Setup required:**
  - Ensure both POS app and Terminal are logged in to the **same location**
  - No additional configuration needed

:::info
For detailed instructions, see:
- [Take payments with Pay at Counter](/docs/guides/merchant/accept-payments/in-person-payments/terminal/manage-payments#pay-at-counter)
- [Take payments with Parked bills](/docs/guides/merchant/accept-payments/in-person-payments/pos/ios-app/order-management#take-payments-with-the-revolut-terminal)
:::