Hike POS is designed to be flexible, allowing you to accept payments in whatever way works best for your business. Whether you need a fully automated checkout or a manual recording method, Hike POS has you covered.
This guide outlines the standard payment types supported, along with the two broad categories they fall into: Integrated and Non-Integrated.
Standard Payment Types
Out of the box, Hike POS natively supports three core payment methods:
Cash – The most common tender type, ideal for in-person, cash-only transactions.
Card – For debit or credit card payments (see Integrated vs Non-Integrated notes below).
Cheque – For businesses that accept cheque payments, allowing you to record cheque numbers and details.
Categorisation of Payment Types:
To help you understand how each payment method works with the system, we group them into two main categories.
1. Integrated Payment Types:
With integrated payment types, Hike POS has a direct relationship with the payment processor or device. The transaction happens automatically within the system.
How it works: When you select an integrated payment type at checkout, Hike POS communicates directly with your payment terminal or gateway. The amount is sent, the customer pays, and the sale is completed—all without manual entry of approval codes.
Examples:
Integrated Card Payments (e.g., using a connected POS card reader via a supported payment gateway) such as Westpac, Tyro, and Square.
Benefit: Faster checkout, less manual error, and automatic reconciliation.
Note: Availability of integrated card payments depends on your region and payment gateway partnership with Hike. Please check the link below to see which integrated payment types are available in your region.
https://hikeup.com/payments/
2. Non-Integrated Payment Types
With non-integrated payment types, Hike POS does not automatically process the payment. The merchant must complete the transaction manually on their external device, then record the outcome in Hike POS.
How it works: You or your staff first take the payment outside of Hike (e.g., on a standalone card machine, via a mobile banking app, or by accepting cash). Once payment is confirmed, you select the corresponding non-integrated payment type in Hike POS and complete the sale.
Key Advantage: You can use any payment type as a non-integrated method with Hike POS. This gives you complete flexibility for niche or regional payment options.
Examples of Non-Integrated Use:
Manual card entry or external card reader
Bank transfers
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services (e.g., Klarna, Afterpay, if not integrated)
Any custom tender you define
How to set up a non-integrated payment type:
Using Hike, you can use any credit card/EFTPOS card payment terminal as a non-integrated stand-alone terminal. To use this, create a button for the payment type by going to Setup -> Payment Types and selecting Add Payment Type.
If you are unsure whether your card processor supports integration with Hike POS or if you need assistance adding a custom non-integrated payment type, please contact Hike Support or visit our Help Center.