Industry Guide

Best EPOS System for Barbers in the UK

Barbers increasingly need to accept card payments, track product sales, and manage multiple barbers' earnings — all without paying huge monthly fees. EPOS Direct is used by hundreds of UK barbers: complete system with card machine from £999 + VAT.

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What is the right EPOS for Barbers?

A suitable system should support card and contactless payment acceptance, cash management and drawer, product retail tracking (wax, pomade, aftershave). EPOS Direct combines those point-of-sale tools with Magento ecommerce, your choice of payment provider and outright software ownership.

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What Barbers Need from an EPOS

  • ✓Card and contactless payment acceptance
  • ✓Cash management and drawer
  • ✓Product retail tracking (wax, pomade, aftershave)
  • ✓Staff tip tracking
  • ✓Compact footprint for small barbershop spaces
  • ✓Simple, fast checkout experience

How EPOS Direct Delivers

  • ✓Compact touchscreen till with integrated card reader
  • ✓Cash and card payment in one device
  • ✓Retail product inventory management
  • ✓Staff tip allocation per barber
  • ✓Daily Z-reports for reconciliation
  • ✓No monthly software fees on outright purchase
  • ✓Magento ecommerce platform included and integrated with the EPOS system
  • ✓Freedom to choose and change your payment provider
  • ✓Pay once and own the software forever with no monthly software fees
PAY ONCE. OWN FOREVER.

The entire solution from as little as £999 + VAT

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A complete EPOS package with no monthly software fees. Visit the homepage for the latest package contents and promotional offers.

  • ✓ EPOS hardware and perpetual software licence
  • ✓ Magento ecommerce platform integrated with EPOS
  • ✓ Stock, sales, staff and management reporting
  • ✓ Freedom to choose your payment provider
  • ✓ No monthly software fees
  • ✓ UK-based advice and support

Sell in store and online with Magento ecommerce

Your EPOS solution includes ecommerce built on the Magento platform and integrated with the EPOS system. For barbers, that creates a practical route to sell products and services online while keeping product information, orders and stock connected to day-to-day trading.

One connected catalogue

Reduce duplicate product entry between the shop floor and ecommerce site.

More ways to sell

Serve local customers in person and reach online buyers through the same solution.

Payment freedom

Choose the payment provider that fits your rates, service and contract preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do barbers need an EPOS system?

An EPOS helps barbers accept card payments (now expected by most customers), track daily takings, manage product sales, and split earnings between barbers — saving time and reducing cash handling errors.

What is the best card machine for a barber shop?

EPOS Direct includes an integrated card machine in the £999 + VAT package. It accepts chip and pin, contactless, Apple Pay, and Google Pay — covering all payment methods your customers use.

Can I use EPOS Direct in a small barber shop?

Yes. The EPOS Direct compact system is designed for small spaces. The all-in-one unit takes up minimal counter space and the integrated card machine removes the need for a separate device.

Ready to get the right EPOS for your barbers?

Call our team for a free consultation: 08000 336 888 (Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm)

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James Watkins
EPOS Industry Specialist · Last reviewed: 17 October 2026