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EZPOS – Your Business in Your Pocket!

A smart, cloud-based Point of Sale system for South African businesses. Find out how to manage your sales, stock, staff and business performance from your smartphone or computer.

General Questions About EZPOS

What is EZPOS?

EZPOS is a cloud-based Point of Sale software system that helps business owners manage sales, inventory, employees and reports. You can monitor and manage your business remotely using your smartphone or computer.

How much does EZPOS cost?

EZPOS costs R2,500 per year, per shop, for the software licence only.

Does EZPOS charge monthly fees?

No. EZPOS operates on an annual subscription. You pay once per year for each shop.

Does EZPOS include POS hardware?

No. The R2,500 annual subscription covers the software only. POS hardware is sold separately by Denny Express.

How many POS machines can I use with one EZPOS licence?

You can connect unlimited POS machines within one registered shop, subject to hardware compatibility.

How many employees can use EZPOS?

EZPOS supports unlimited users. You can create individual cashier, supervisor and administrator accounts with different permissions.

How many products can I add?

You can add unlimited products to your inventory.

What types of businesses can use EZPOS?

EZPOS is suitable for spaza shops, supermarkets, liquor stores, butcheries, wholesalers, hardware stores, clothing shops and takeaway businesses. It does not currently support full-service restaurants or table management. Car-wash management features are planned; confirm availability before purchasing specifically for these features.

Internet, Devices and Installation

Does EZPOS require an internet connection?

EZPOS is designed to work both online and offline. Transactions can continue offline, with data synchronising to the cloud once the internet connection is restored.

Can I use EZPOS on my Android device?

Yes. EZPOS supports compatible Android POS machines and devices.

Can I use EZPOS on my personal smartphone?

You can use your smartphone to access supported cloud management functions, including viewing reports, managing products and monitoring stock.

Can EZPOS connect to a receipt printer?

Yes. EZPOS supports compatible receipt printers, including 58mm and 80mm printers, built-in POS printers and supported Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and network printers.

Can EZPOS work with a barcode scanner?

Yes. Compatible barcode scanners can be used to scan products during sales.

Can I use EZPOS in multiple shops?

Yes. EZPOS supports multiple business locations. Each shop requires its own annual software licence.

Stock and Product Management

Can I add products using my phone?

Yes. You can add new products, change selling prices and update stock remotely from your smartphone.

Can I check my stock without visiting my shop?

Yes. You can view stock information and manage inventory remotely.

Can I perform stocktaking on my phone?

Yes. EZPOS supports remote stocktaking and inventory management.

Can I have different selling prices for one product?

Yes. EZPOS supports multiple selling prices and price books, including normal retail, wholesale and delivery-platform pricing.

Can I upload products from Excel?

Yes. EZPOS supports bulk product imports using compatible CSV or Excel templates.

Can EZPOS show which products sell the most?

Yes. You can generate product sales reports to identify your best-selling and slow-moving products.

Cashiers, Security and Business Control

Can I monitor my business while I'm away?

Yes. You can view sales reports and manage supported business operations from your smartphone or computer.

Can my employees cancel sales without my permission?

You can restrict cancellation and void permissions to supervisors or administrators.

Can I approve a void remotely?

Yes. EZPOS supports remote management of void and cancellation requests, subject to configured permissions.

Can I give different permissions to different employees?

Yes. You can control who is allowed to issue refunds, change prices, open the cash drawer, view reports, cancel transactions and perform other sensitive functions.

Does EZPOS support cashier cash-up?

Yes. Cashiers can perform end-of-shift cash-ups, with reports showing recorded transactions and payment information.

Can EZPOS track cash going in and out of the cash drawer?

Yes. Cash-in and cash-out transactions can be recorded with reasons for improved accountability.

Does EZPOS help prevent employee theft?

EZPOS helps reduce opportunities for unauthorised activity through user permissions, transaction records, void reporting and stock controls. It cannot guarantee that theft will never happen.

Sales, Payments and Customer Accounts

Can EZPOS accept cash and card payments?

Yes. EZPOS can record different payment methods, including cash and card transactions. Actual card processing requires a compatible payment terminal or supported integration.

Does EZPOS support lay-bys?

Yes. You can create lay-by transactions, collect payments and track outstanding balances.

Can customers buy on account?

Yes. EZPOS supports customer account sales and outstanding balance tracking.

Can EZPOS process refunds and returns?

Yes. Authorised employees can process refunds, exchanges and returns, subject to their permissions.

Does EZPOS support cashback transactions?

Yes. Cashback transactions can be recorded and reflected in the cash drawer and shift reports.

Can EZPOS manage customer deliveries?

EZPOS supports delivery-related sales and tracking, including driver accounts and payment collection records.

Reporting and Profit Management

Can I see my daily sales on my phone?

Yes. You can monitor sales remotely through the EZPOS cloud management system.

What reports are available?

EZPOS supports reports covering sales, stock, product performance, profit, payment methods, cashier activity, refunds, voids, lay-bys and customer accounts.

Can EZPOS calculate my profit?

Yes. By entering accurate purchase costs and selling prices, you can generate reports showing product costs, sales and estimated gross profit.

Can I see sales for different periods?

Yes. You can view daily, weekly, monthly and yearly sales reports.

Can I see which cashier made a transaction?

Yes. Transactions can be associated with individual user accounts for monitoring and reporting.

Special Business Features

Can restaurants and takeaways use EZPOS?

EZPOS is designed for takeaway shops and retail businesses only. It is suitable for spaza shops, supermarkets, liquor stores, butcheries, wholesalers, hardware stores, clothing shops and takeaway businesses. Please note: EZPOS does not currently support full-service restaurants or table management.

Does EZPOS support loyalty programmes for car washes?

EZPOS has car-wash management features planned, including customer vehicle records and loyalty rewards. Confirm availability before purchasing specifically for these features.

Can EZPOS manage wholesale and retail prices?

Yes. Different price books can be configured for different customer types.

Can EZPOS transfer stock between branches?

Multi-branch stock management is part of the intended EZPOS functionality. Confirm whether interbranch stock transfers are available in your software version.

Licence, Training and Support

What happens when my annual subscription expires?

Your software licence will need to be renewed to continue receiving the annual subscription benefits. Confirm the renewal and data-access terms before expiry.

Is training available?

Yes. Denny Express provides remote training and guidance to help customers learn how to use their POS system. You can also watch tutorial videos on the EZPOS YouTube channel using the Tutorial Videos button on this page.

How do I get assistance with EZPOS?

Contact Denny Express during operating hours (South African time): Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Sunday: Closed WhatsApp or call: +27 74 355 1336 Email: sales@dennyexpress.co.za

Can I upgrade from one POS machine to several?

Yes. EZPOS supports unlimited compatible POS machines within the same registered shop.

Who provides EZPOS?

EZPOS is supplied by Denny Express Group, a South African POS hardware and software solutions provider.

Still have a question?

Denny Express can help with setup, training and choosing the right POS hardware for your shop.

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