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4.6 /5
Simple, low-barrier POS for brick-and-mortar businesses
- Software
- $0+ per month
- In-person rate
- 2.6% + 15¢
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Best POS systems for Philadelphia businesses
Our ranked point-of-sale picks for Philadelphia, plus the local numbers that actually change which system fits — sales tax, surcharging rules and tipping norms.
Take the 60-second POS quizPhiladelphia at the register: Philadelphia has an approximate combined sales-tax rate of 8%. Credit-card surcharging is permitted, capped at your cost of acceptance (and no more than ~3–4% under card-network rules). Debit cards can never be surcharged. 18–20% at restaurants; counter tipping common.
Our picks for Philadelphia, ranked
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- 4.4 /5
Unified online + in-person selling for commerce-first brands
- Software
- $39+ per month (Basic plan)
- In-person rate
- 2.6% + 10¢
retailecommercemobile - 34.5 /5Rated #1 in Customer Support
All-in-one POS with loyalty and gift cards built in, for growing hospitality and retail
- Software
- $0–$97 per month
- In-person rate
- 2.4%–3%
retailrestaurantqsr - 43.9 /5
Flexible POS hardware sold through banks and merchant-services resellers
- Software
- $0+ per month (reseller-set)
- In-person rate
- ~2.5% + 10¢ (reseller-set)
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Best POS by business type in Philadelphia
Full-service restaurants
Top pick: Biyo POS in Philadelphia · 4.5/5
Retail
Top pick: Square in Philadelphia · 4.6/5
Bars & nightlife
Top pick: Toast in Philadelphia · 4.5/5
Frequently asked questions
What is the best POS system for a Philadelphia small business?
Square tops our overall ranking (4.6/5). The best choice depends on your industry — see the by-business-type picks above, or take our 60-second quiz.
What sales-tax rate do Philadelphia businesses charge?
Philadelphia, PA has an approximate combined sales-tax rate of 8%. Your POS should apply tax per item and per location automatically; use our sales-tax calculator for quick manual checks and reverse-tax math.
Can I add a credit-card surcharge in Philadelphia?
Credit-card surcharging is permitted, capped at your cost of acceptance (and no more than ~3–4% under card-network rules). Debit cards can never be surcharged. Our cash-discount vs surcharge calculator shows what either program does to your net revenue.
How much should customers tip in Philadelphia?
18–20% at restaurants; counter tipping common.
Opening or switching in Philadelphia?
Tell us your business type and volume — we’ll match you to the best-fit POS and send real pricing.