AlfaPOS

In-person payments for your Stripe account

Connect your Stripe account and begin accepting cards.
Get paid instantly, right on the spot.

Download on the App Store

AlfaPOS is built for modern businesses

Professional services · Contractors & trades · Small retail & markets · Food & beverage · Event spaces & entertainment · Health & wellness

AlfaPOS + Stripe

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.

Features

Everything you need
Nothing you don't

Any card, anytime

Accept all major cards – Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover – plus local payment methods

Accept all major credit cards

Readers & Tap to Pay

Use any Stripe-supported card reader or go hardware-free with Tap to Pay on iPhone or Android.

Readers & Tap to Pay

Products & Subscriptions

Use your Stripe product catalog. Create and manage products and subscriptions directly in the app.

Products & Subscriptions

Team permissions

Control who sees what. Assign Owner or Staff roles with appropriate permissions.

Team 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.

Quick start guide

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.

Today

Accept your first payment

  • Download AlfaPOS and connect your Stripe account
  • Pair a card reader or enable Tap to Pay
  • Start accepting payments
Day 1

Tailor to your business

  • Add your products and subscriptions
  • Invite team members
  • Customize tips and checkout options
Day 2

Monitor and grow

  • Review sales and performance
  • Track payouts and manage customers
  • Run your daily payments with confidence
Maximize your margins

Transparent pricing that adapts to you

As your business grows, your success is rewarded. Higher volume unlocks better fees automatically – no asking, no negotiating.

AlfaPOS fee
1%

per transaction

on top of Stripe's regular fees

Monthly volume 0 - 50K
0 1M+
$0 Setup fees
$0 Monthly fees
$0 User fees

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.

Stripe Terminal app
  • 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.

Customer sees
Subtotal $100.00
Service fee $2.50
Total $102.50
Hardware

Shop card readers

Order compatible card readers directly from Stripe.

Stripe Reader M2
Bluetooth

Stripe Reader M2

Compact Bluetooth reader without a display.

Order from Stripe
BBPOS WisePad 3
Bluetooth

BBPOS WisePad 3

Small Bluetooth reader with display and PIN pad.

Order from Stripe
Stripe Reader S700
Internet

Stripe Reader S700

Stripe-branded Android-based internet reader for countertop and handheld use.

Order from Stripe
BBPOS WisePOS E
Internet

BBPOS WisePOS E

Android-based internet reader for countertop and handheld use.

Order from Stripe
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions