Does a POS terminal track inventory?

No. A card terminal records the amount paid, not the products sold, so it cannot tell you what is left in stock. POS software like SaleTick records each item and updates stock automatically.

Do I still need my POS machine if I use SaleTick?

If you accept card payments or transfers through a terminal, keep it. SaleTick records the sale and manages your stock, receipts and reports alongside it.

What is the difference between a POS machine and POS software?

A POS machine is hardware for collecting payments. POS software runs your counter: it records items sold, prints receipts, tracks stock and shows sales and profit reports.

Can SaleTick record cash sales?

Yes. Every sale is recorded in SaleTick, whether the customer pays by cash, card or transfer.

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POS terminal vs POS software: one takes the money, the other knows what you sold.

In Nigeria, "POS" usually means the card terminal that collects payments. A terminal records how much was paid, but not which products were sold, so it cannot track stock or profit. SaleTick is POS software: it records each item sold, updates stock, prints receipts and calculates profit. Most shops keep their terminal for payments and use SaleTick to run the business.

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A POS terminal and SaleTick, side by side

	A POS terminal	SaleTick
What it records	The amount paid by card or transfer.	Every product sold, its quantity and price.
Stock levels	Not tracked.	Updated automatically with each sale, with low-stock and expiry alerts.
Receipts	A payment slip showing the amount.	A receipt listing the items, printed or sent on WhatsApp.
Cash sales	Not recorded at all.	Recorded like every other sale.
Profit	Not available. It only sees money coming in.	Profit and loss calculated from your cost and selling prices.
Staff and branches	Shows payments per terminal, not who sold what.	Roles, permissions and a record of each person's activity, across every branch.

Which one is right for you?

A POS terminal is enough if

You need to accept card payments and transfers at the counter.
You want the money settled into your account.

SaleTick is the better fit if

You need to know what was sold, not just how much was paid.
You want stock, profit and staff records that update themselves.
Many of your sales are cash, which a terminal never sees.

Keep your terminal, add SaleTick

You do not have to choose. Collect payment with your terminal as usual, and record the sale in SaleTick so your stock, receipts and profit stay accurate. To get started, import your product list or let a SaleTick agent add it with you.

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SaleTick vs a POS terminal: common questions

Does a POS terminal track inventory?: No. A card terminal records the amount paid, not the products sold, so it cannot tell you what is left in stock. POS software like SaleTick records each item and updates stock automatically.
Do I still need my POS machine if I use SaleTick?: If you accept card payments or transfers through a terminal, keep it. SaleTick records the sale and manages your stock, receipts and reports alongside it.
What is the difference between a POS machine and POS software?: A POS machine is hardware for collecting payments. POS software runs your counter: it records items sold, prints receipts, tracks stock and shows sales and profit reports.
Can SaleTick record cash sales?: Yes. Every sale is recorded in SaleTick, whether the customer pays by cash, card or transfer.

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