Clover POS System Review
Clover POS can handle the business needs of many industries. Does it suit your business? Read this review for the pros and cons.
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What Is Clover POS?
Clover is one of the most customizable cloud-based POS systems available today. But since it runs only on Clover equipment, you can't get the POS software using your existing setup.
Clover POS has two components:
- Hardware: The tablet or register used to process your payments and run your back-office
- Software: The actual POS operating system
You purchase a Clover POS in conjunction with your credit card processing services. You can buy your Clover system directly or via one of its partners, such as:
- Bank of America
- Associated Bank
- Bank OZK
- Capital Bank
- Chemical Bank
- First Interstate Bank
- First Tennessee Bank
- Huntington
- PNC
- Wells Fargo
Pros
Suitable for All Business Types
Clover POS works well with retail establishments, restaurants (quick service and full-service), and service businesses, such as salons.
Works With More Than 300 Apps
If you need more than basic features, Clover integrates well with apps, including Mailchimp, Xero, Woo Commerce, Shopify, and DocuSign.
Accept Offline Payments
Once you have an internet connection, you can process your offline sales.
24/7 Customer Support
You can get customer support in the U.S. around the clock by phone or email. For common questions, simply access the Help Center for tutorials and articles.
Chip and Contactless Payments
All POS hardware options available through Clover enable you to accept swipe, EMV-chip, Apple Pay, and Google Pay payments.
Cons
Requires Clover Hardware
You must pay for the hardware in order to use the POS system and related apps.
Monthly Service Fee
Even if you don't process any payments that month, you still pay a monthly fee, as well as payment processing fees and the monthly register fee.
No Customer Service on Third-Party Apps
Clover provides access to hundreds of apps that it doesn't manage. If you have issues or questions, you must go through the app creator for customer service.
Hardware Features
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All Clover POS systems offer:
- Registration to process payments
- Promos to keep customers coming back
- Feedback to hear from customers
- Loyalty rewards
- Customer lists
- Clover Dining to manage restaurant floor plans
- Employee management with Shifts
Read on to learn about the levels Clover offers.
Clover Go
Cost: $69
All Clover Go transactions sync with your online Clover dashboard, which you can access from any device. Just attach the reader to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth to accept swiped, chip, and contactless payments.
Clover Flex
Cost: $499
The Clover Flex's all-in-one system can replace the standard register. Here's what it lets you do:
- Take orders
- Accept swipe, chip, and contactless payments
- Manage inventory
- Manage customer data
- Create and manage loyalty programs
- Run sales reports
Clover Mini
Cost: $749
Minimize the use of counter space without sacrificing functions with the Clover Mini. It allows you to:
- Accept swipe, chip, and contactless payments
- Set up tipping options for customers
- Set up with barcode scanners and scales
- Manage inventory
- Run sales reports
- Manage customer data
- Access reporting from anywhere
Clover Station POS
Cost: $1,349
The Clover Station POS is the fastest POS and has the highest level of security. It includes a cash drawer and receipt printer as well as a large 14" display.
With Clover Station POS, you can:
- Accept swipe, chip, and contactless payments
- Manage inventory
- Manage employees
- Run reports
- Create custom orders
- Set up tipping options
- Set up with barcode scanners and scales
It's not a good idea to buy a used Clover POS. You may get a merchant contract that could put you on the hook for thousands of dollars. It might cost more to buy your Clover POS directly through your merchant account provider or Clover. But you can avoid succumbing to a scam.
Software Features
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Clover offers two software plans. Read on for the details.
Register Lite
Cost: $14 per month
Payment Processing:
- In-person transactions: 2.7% plus $0.10 per transaction
- Keyed-in transactions: 3.5% plus $0.10 per transaction
Features:
- Process orders with tax and discounts
- Accept all forms of payments, including debit cards, credit cards, cash, and checks
- Take offline payment
- Instantly send receipts via text or email
- Run sales reports
- Set up customized taxes
- Run refunds
- Set up employee authorizations and manage hours
- Up to $100,000 in data breach protection
- Around-the-clock customer support
Yes, you can accept credit card payments from any internet-enabled device via the Clover virtual terminal, which is included with each plan. After logging into your dashboard, you can collect payments, collect customer information, and send receipts, all without your Clover hardware on hand. But watch the fees, as keyed-in transactions have higher processing fees than swipe, chip, or contactless payments.
Register
Cost: $29 per month
Payment Processing:
- In-person transactions: 2.3% plus $0.10 per transaction
- Keyed-in transactions: 3.5% plus $0.10 per transaction
Features
Register includes everything from Register Lite plus:
- Inventory management
- Customer loyalty program management
- Customized tips
- Customer feedback and replies
- Marketing
- Process exchanges
- Open tabs
- Manage tables
How It Compares
Square
Square offers a powerful POS with no monthly fee. The easy setup makes it a great choice for new businesses. You can get a free credit card reader or pay for the Square hardware.
The tools aren't as robust in the free version. But they do offer expansive options for a monthly fee, including:
- Employee management
- Loyalty programs
- Marketing
Lightspeed
Lightspeed, like Clover, offers a powerful POS system and payment solutions. It also has monthly fees and charges interchange-plus pricing.
Lightspeed caters to restaurants and retail operations. It simplifies running the day-to-day business and can help you manage:
- Inventory
- Employees
- Data
- Sales
TouchBistro
TouchBistro is an iPad POS for restaurants. It offers a mobile POS system to make servers more accessible to customers and features:
- Restaurant table management
- Tableside ordering
- Restaurant CRM
- Menu management
- Inventory management
- Reporting features
TouchBistro also offers programs for quick service, full service, and bar type restaurants. All plans have a monthly fee.
Bottom Line
The Clover POS is a popular option among many merchant account providers. If you are an established business looking for your own merchant account, chances are that you'll come across the Clover POS.
Be sure to read the fine print carefully and compare the costs to make sure you are getting a good deal.
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