AlfaPOS
In-person payments for your Stripe account
Connect your Stripe account and begin accepting cards.
Get paid instantly, right on the spot.
AlfaPOS is built for modern businesses
Professional services · Contractors & trades · Small retail & markets · Food & beverage · Event spaces & entertainment · Health & wellness
Built for Stripe users
Already running your business on Stripe? AlfaPOS extends your Stripe account to in-person payments – no new platform to learn, no separate reconciliation.
Your online and in-person sales flow through the same Stripe Dashboard you already use.
New to Stripe?
AlfaPOS gives you instant access to Stripe's industry-leading payment infrastructure.
Accept payments globally with next-day payouts, and tap into Stripe's full ecosystem of business tools – invoicing, subscriptions, reporting, and more.
Everything you need
Nothing you don't
Any card, anytime
Accept all major cards – Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover – plus local payment methods
Readers & Tap to Pay
Use any Stripe-supported card reader or go hardware-free with Tap to Pay on iPhone or Android.
Products & Subscriptions
Use your Stripe product catalog. Create and manage products and subscriptions directly in the app.
Team permissions
Control who sees what. Assign Owner or Staff roles with appropriate permissions.
Card pre-authorization
Put a hold on the card before finalizing the sale. If you're in hospitality or travel, use extended holds for up to 30 days.
Customer management
Track customer information and their purchase history. Add customers to a sale and build your customer base.
Payout tracking
Monitor your Stripe balance and see all your payouts in one place. Check upcoming deposits and review past transfers.
Tax automation
Set up your tax rates once in the app settings. AlfaPOS automatically adds taxes to each sale, making checkout faster.
Past transactions
See all your sales with complete details. Check receipts and when funds will be available in your Stripe account.
Easy refunds
Process full or partial refunds. Handle customer payment adjustments directly in the app without opening Stripe.
Smart tips
Let customers add tips with percentage or fixed-amount options. Enable Smart Tips to show options based on the bill size.
Offline mode iOS only
Complete transactions even when you're offline, and everything syncs automatically when you reconnect.
Kiosk mode iOS only
Lock AlfaPOS to the checkout screen so customers can browse items and complete purchases without staff assistance.
Here's what you can get done with AlfaPOS in just 3 days
Go from download to accepting payments in minutes, not days. No complex setup, no lengthy approvals. Connect your Stripe account and you're ready for business.
Join thousands of merchants already using AlfaPOS to accept in-person payments with Stripe.
Accept your first payment
- Download AlfaPOS and connect your Stripe account
- Pair a card reader or enable Tap to Pay
- Start accepting payments
Tailor to your business
- Add your products and subscriptions
- Invite team members
- Customize tips and checkout options
Monitor and grow
- Review sales and performance
- Track payouts and manage customers
- Run your daily payments with confidence
Transparent pricing that adapts to you
As your business grows, your success is rewarded. Higher volume unlocks better fees automatically – no asking, no negotiating.
Save up to 53% on app fees
Our fee starts at 1% and drop to 0.6% as your volume grows – significantly lower than other Stripe Terminal apps.
- AlfaPOS 0.6% – 1.0%
- "Payment for Stripe" 1.2%
- "Collect for Stripe" 1.3%
All fees are on top of Stripe's regular fees.
Competitor fees taken from their websites as of December 30, 2025. All information provided is for illustration purposes only and actual fees of other apps may vary.
Save even more with Fee Saver
Fee Saver lets you add a small service fee to transactions, helping cover some payment processing costs while keeping your product prices intact.
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