Integrated dual pricing
Legally compliant cash and card pricing that saves you thousands in processing fees every month — with zero hassle.
General Retail POS
Smart POS built for general retail
From corner stores to convenience and small-format grocery, Lifelong POS leads with built-in dual pricing — cash and card totals side-by-side at the counter — and the full software stack to run the rest of the operation.
General Retail Hardware Options
Mobile handheld
Pax A77
Countertop terminal
Landi C20 Pro
Compact PIN pad
Pax A30
hardware + payments all-in-one
Dual Pricing
Cash / card pricing
<3s
Avg. transaction
100k+
SKUs supported
20/7
Human support
Quick answer
Lifelong POS is a retail point-of-sale system for independent shops that need inventory, reporting, payments, dual pricing, loyalty, and real human support in one platform — with no per-feature upsells and hardware that ships pre-configured to your store.
Built forCorner storesConvenience retailSmall-format groceryBoutiquesHardware storesMulti-location chains
capabilities
What you get out of the box
Configured for your vertical from day one — no per-feature add-ons.
Multi-location support
Manage multiple locations from one dashboard. Perfect for growing businesses with more than one site.
Payment processing
Accept all major cards, tap-to-pay, and digital wallets. Fast settlement, transparent rates, no surprise fees.
Multi-location advanced inventory
Native multi-location inventory: linked stock between stores, location-based pricing, variant/matrix products, transfers, and automated POs from low-stock reports.
Promotions & built-in loyalty
A full marketing engine baked into the register — automated promos, gift cards, and an integrated loyalty program.
- Automated Happy Hour
- Automated discounts and promotions such as BOGO
- Automated military, student, and employee discounts
- Coupons
- Gift cards
- Integrated multi-location percentage-based loyalty / rewards program
- Tiered reward percentages based on cart size
- VIP rewards options
Online ordering & in-store pickup
Powered by HavokLet customers order online and pick up in store. Inventory syncs directly from Lifelong POS, so your stock stays accurate across every channel and orders, inventory, and payments are always in sync — zero manual reconciliation.
Advanced reporting & analytics
Real-time dashboards and detailed reports so you always know how your business is performing.
CRM & marketing
Lifelong Digital MarketingBuild customer relationships, run targeted campaigns, and grow repeat business with built-in CRM and marketing tools — powered by Lifelong Digital Marketing.
Why Lifelong
How we stack up against the alternatives
Apples-to-apples comparison against the four POS platforms operators ask about most.
| Lifelong POS | Clover | Lightspeed | NRS | Square | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry focus | Tailored for various industries | Restaurant-focused | General retail | Liquor & c-store | General retail |
| What's included? | All-in-one (POS, Processing, Loyalty) | Dual Pricing requires third-party app | Add-ons required | Has Dual Pricing | Add-ons required |
| Your data | You own your data, always | Platform-owned | Platform-owned | Data is sold | Platform-owned |
| Ads | Run your own ads | No ads | No ads | Only run their ads | No ads |
| Processing fees | Fee-free processing | Not supported | Not supported | Data-based | Not supported |
| Dev requests | Takes dev requests | No dev requests | No dev requests | No dev requests | No dev requests |
| Training | Dedicated support | DIY using guides | Onboarding included | Basic training session | DIY using guides |
| Customer service | 20/7 support hours | Delayed support | 24/7 support | Low resolution ratings | Slow responses |
| Support wait times | 1 min avg (text + call) | 20–60 min hold times | Minutes to hours | ~5 min, low resolution | No phone number |
Based on publicly available information. Features subject to change.
Integrations
Plug into the tools you already run on
Native, supported integrations across accounting, marketing, payments, and ecommerce.
QuickBooks
Sync sales, payouts, and tax data.
Xero
Cloud accounting for growing teams.
DAVO
Automated sales tax — set aside, file, and pay.
FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need to know before you switch.
- Does Lifelong POS work for multi-location retail?
- Yes. Lifelong POS supports multi-location inventory with linked stock between stores, location-based pricing, transfer workflows, and a consolidated reporting dashboard. One login manages every location.
- What payment types does Lifelong POS accept?
- Lifelong POS accepts all major credit and debit cards, NFC contactless payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay), EMV chip, and magstripe. Dual pricing (cash discount) is built in — compliant in all 50 states.
- How long does onboarding take?
- Most general retail merchants are live within a few days. Our team uploads your inventory, configures dual pricing, and ships pre-configured hardware to your store. Multiple training sessions for owners and staff are included.
- Can I migrate my existing inventory from another POS?
- Yes. Lifelong's onboarding team handles inventory uploads. You provide your existing product list and we handle the import — no manual re-entry required.
- Is there a contract or long-term commitment?
- Lifelong POS operates month-to-month for most merchants. Speak with our team about your specific situation — we're happy to walk through all options.
What to expect
From signed quote to live on the register
A typical Lifelong onboarding takes days, not weeks. Here's exactly what happens.
- Day 1
Sign quote — hardware ordered
Pre-configured PAX A77, Landi C20 Pro, and PAX A30 terminals built to your account and shipped same-week.
- Day 3–7
Inventory upload & setup call
Our team uploads your existing product catalog, customer list, and gift card balances — and walks you through dual pricing, loyalty, and reporting on a remote call.
- Day 7–10
Hardware lands — live on the register
Plug in, open the till. Multiple training sessions for owners and staff included. Real human support 20/7 from day one.
Related reading
How to set up dual pricing at your POS
Step-by-step setup walkthrough — receipts, signage, and staff scripts.
Cloud POS vs on-premise: a 2026 decision framework
Five-question framework for picking the right POS architecture.
POS vs payment processor vs merchant account
The plain-English breakdown before you sign any new POS contract.
Hardware lineup
Recommended hardware for General Retail
Every Lifelong deployment is tuned to your operation. Here's the gear we ship for this vertical.
PAX
Pax A77
Smartphone-style mobile terminal for line-busting, mobile checkout, and field services. Built-in scanner makes it ideal for retail floors.
Payments
EMV chipNFC contactlessMagstripe
Spec sheet
- Form factor
- Smartphone-style mobile handheld
- Display
- 5.5" HD touchscreen
- Operating system
- Android · PayDroid
- Payments
- EMV chip · NFC contactless · Magstripe
- Scanner
- Integrated 1D / 2D barcode
- Cameras
- 2MP front · 5MP rear
- Connectivity
- 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
- Battery
- 3500 mAh · all-day on a single charge
- Receipts
- Paperless digital + Bluetooth printer
- Ergonomics
- One-handed operation
Specialty & Counter Culture Retail
Vendor spec sheet Landi
Landi C20 Pro
Full-size countertop POS with built-in receipt printer. Drives main register stations for shops with serious throughput.
Payments
EMV L1 v3.1NFC contactlessOptional peripherals
Spec sheet
- Form factor
- Full-size countertop POS
- Display
- 15.6" 1920×1080 capacitive touch
- Customer display
- Optional up to 15.6"
- Processor
- Qualcomm octa-core
- Operating system
- Android 13
- Memory
- Up to 8 GB RAM · 128 GB storage
- Payments
- EMV L1 v3.1 · NFC contactless · optional peripherals
- Printer
- Integrated 80mm thermal + auto-cutter
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac · Gigabit Ethernet · BT 5.0 · optional 4G/3G/GPRS · GPS / GLONASS
- Peripherals
- Multiple USB ports · cash-drawer support
- Audio
- Dual speakers
Specialty & Counter Culture Retail
Vendor spec sheet PAX
Pax A30
Compact PIN pad that pairs with any register or tablet. Tiny footprint, no compromise on payment acceptance.
Payments
EMV chip + PINNFC contactlessMagstripe
Spec sheet
- Form factor
- Compact PIN pad / countertop
- Display
- 4.5" touchscreen
- Processor
- Quad-core Cortex A53
- Operating system
- Android 8.1 · PayDroid
- Memory
- 1 GB DDR · 8 GB eMMC
- Payments
- EMV chip + PIN · NFC contactless · Magstripe (MSR)
- Camera
- 0.3MP front (barcode + ID)
- Connectivity
- Ethernet · Wi-Fi 5 GHz · Bluetooth 5.0
- Security
- PCI PTS 5.x certified
- Footprint
- Minimal — fits anywhere on the counter
Specialty & Counter Culture Retail
Vendor spec sheet Also from Lifelong
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Real humans · ready now
Ready to see Lifelong running on your floor?
Pick the channel that works for you. A real Lifelong specialist spec's hardware to your operation, walks you through the platform live — no pressure, no long term contracts.
lifelong-support / status
- Statusonline · agents available
- Avg. response< 1 min · text + call
- Support hoursEveryday 8am – 4am EST
- TeamAtlanta-based · humans only
500+
Active merchants
99%
Retention
20/7
Support
Want to eliminate your credit card processing fees?
Lifelong Merchant Services offers a dual pricing payment program — legal in all 50 states, Visa and Mastercard compliant — that eliminates 100% of processing fees for general retail businesses.