
About payment services, POS terminals, payment systems and other topics

A smart POS terminal does more than accept card payments: it may support Android-based apps, QR payments, tipping, cashier integration, reporting or loyalty features. This guide explains when smart terminals are worth considering in Hungary and when a simpler card reader is enough.

Pay-by-Link lets you accept card payments without a webshop — simply send a payment link to your customer. Learn how it works, who it's for, and which providers offer it.

Starting a webshop or switching providers? We reviewed the POSnavigator Arena starter-webshop top 10, including four-year cost comparisons and the key differences between providers.

The interchange fee is the largest cost component of every card transaction. We explain how it works, the EU cap, and when it really matters for your merchant costs.

A detailed merchant guide to how POSnavigator works: how the homepage AI assistant helps, what data the platform asks for, how it narrows down offers, and how it estimates costs.

Since March 2025, Apple's Tap to Pay feature is available in Hungary, turning iPhones into contactless payment terminals. This guide covers how it works, which providers support it, pricing, and when it makes sense over a traditional POS terminal.

Barion is one of the best-known Hungarian payment gateways for webshops. This article reviews Barion's 2026 pricing, the difference between Fixed and IC++ plans, its strengths, trade-offs, and the types of merchants it fits best.

SoftPOS technology turns your phone into a POS terminal — no extra hardware needed. We compare Hungarian SoftPOS providers, fees, and conditions to help you decide.

Choosing the right payment gateway is one of the most important decisions for any webshop. In this guide, we compare SimplePay, Barion, Stripe and PayPal — with fees, integrations, and practical advice for Hungarian webshop owners.

There is no single best POS terminal provider for every business. For low-volume merchants, flexible fintech options may work best; for bank-backed stability, OTP, K&H, MBH, CIB or Raiffeisen can be relevant; for complex needs, Worldline, Global Payments or Teya may stand out.