SoftPOS is a revolutionary new technology that allows merchants to accept card payments directly on their phone or NFC-supported devices without the need of any additional hardware. (Currently supports android OS).
SoftPOS service (IoT)
digital payments
stc soft POS digital payment service
If
you have customers who need POS service that iss easy to activate and scale, running on any internet connectioon.
If
you have an existing application – like digital wallets or delivery apps - and want to add the payment service as an additional feature.
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Local Banks
Delivery Apps
compatibility & easy onboarding:
- dashboard for banks/service providers.
- application & dashboard for merchants.
- accepts all supported payment methods in KSA (Apple Pay, Mada, AMEX, Visa, MasterCard).
reduced hardware dependency:
- supports any device that has NFC capabilities, reducing the need to purchase or lease a specific physical POS device.
cost effective:
- reduced costs of maintenance and upgrades, since it will be a software-based service.
- possibility of integrating the SoftPOS SDK with an existing application, instead of building a completely new application.
compliant to highest security standards:
- stc is committed to the highest security standards required by SAMA and Saudi Payment, and has obtained all the needed certificates to provide this service.
43.7. SAR per active terminal
1.
can merchants request SoftPoS Terminal from stc?
no, merchants can request stc SoftPOS terminals from local banks only.
2.
what type of SoftPOS service does stc offer?
stc currently offers SoftPOS application or SDK option.
3.
is the SoftPOS service using normal Data SIM (Internet SIM)?
yes, SoftPOS service can run on any Data SIM or Wifi connection.
4.
who are the targeted customers for SoftPOS service?
acquiring banks offering SoftPOS technology to their MSME merchant customers.
5.
what is SoftPOS?
SoftPoS is a revolutionary new technology that allows merchants to accept card payments directly on their phone or NFC-supported devices without the need of any additional hardware. (Currently supports android OS).
6.
which devices are supported for SoftPOS?
any android device running Android 10+ and has an NFC capability. iOS and other systems will be supported soon.
7.
what is the difference between SoftPoS and the traditional Hardware POS?
hardware POS only works on specific payment-supported devices and can be running Android or Linux. SoftPOS on the other hand, supports more devices that are typically non-payment, if they have an NFC capability and are running a compatible Android version.
8.
how is the service activated/deactivated/suspended?
activation details will be obtained from the bank. If the merchant wants to deactivate a terminal, they must contact the bank.
9.
when does billing start for a terminal?
for Banks, billing starts when a softPOS terminal makes the first connection when the merchant logs in into the stc SoftPOS application. For merchants, it is dependent on the agreement between the merchant and the bank.
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