Point of Sale (POS) Cash Registers Market Report 2025

The point of sale (POS) cash registers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $17.57 billion in 2024 to $18.96 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth during the historic period is driven by increased demand for automated checkout systems, expanding retail presence in urban areas, greater use of credit and debit cards, enhanced integration with inventory management, and a growing need for sales reporting and analytics.

The point of sale (POS) cash registers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $25.38 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. In the forecast period, growth is expected to come from wider adoption of cloud-based point of sale systems, rising demand for contactless and mobile payment options, expansion of omnichannel retail strategies, increased use of AI-powered customer and sales analytics, and a growing number of small and microbusinesses. Key trends anticipated include integration with e-commerce platforms, application of AI and machine learning to create personalized customer experiences, a shift toward subscription-based (SaaS) POS software models, growth of mobile point of sale (mPOS) systems, and heightened emphasis on data security and regulatory compliance.

The increasing use of credit and debit cards is expected to drive growth in the point of sale (POS) cash registers market. Debit cards allow users to spend their own bank funds instantly, while credit cards enable purchases on borrowed money with delayed payment. The rising preference for cashless and convenient digital payments has led to greater adoption of these card types. POS cash registers facilitate these transactions by processing card payments through integrated terminals, enabling fast and secure checkouts. For example, according to UK Finance, a UK-based financial services organization, debit card payment volumes in 2023 increased by 6% to 24.5 billion transactions, while credit card payments rose to 4.6 billion, up from 4.1 billion in 2022. Thus, the growing use of credit and debit cards is propelling the expansion of the POS cash registers market.

Key players in the point of sale (POS) cash registers market are focusing on strategic expansion to improve product offerings and meet the rising demand for integrated and cloud-based payment solutions in diverse retail settings. Strategic expansion involves deliberate, long-term efforts by companies to broaden their presence, operations, or influence by entering new markets, products, services, or regions in alignment with their overall mission and competitive objectives. For instance, in January 2024, Unzer, a Germany-based payment services provider, extended its POS services to Austria and Luxembourg to support small and medium-sized enterprises with modern, cloud-enabled payment systems. Unzer’s offerings include tools such as iPad cash registers and the mobile POS Go system, which allow retailers to accept mobile and contactless payments while providing features such as real-time sales analytics, digital accounting, and buy-now-pay-later options. Serving over 40,000 retailers in Germany, Unzer leverages its local experience to capitalize on growing demand for digital payment infrastructure in Austria and Luxembourg.

In January 2025, Everfield, a UK-based software company, acquired Matrix Integrated Solutions Ltd. (Matrix POS) for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition strengthens Everfield’s position in hospitality technology by adding Matrix’s trusted all-in-one cash register system to its portfolio. Matrix POS complements Everfield’s offerings by delivering a seamless, integrated solution to clients. Matrix Integrated Solutions Ltd., based in the U.S., specializes in providing high-quality POS systems for the food and hospitality industries.

Major players in the point of sale (POS) cash registers market are HP Inc., Oracle Corporation, Block Inc., NCR Corporation, Shopify Inc., Toast Inc., Casio Computer Co. Ltd., Lightspeed Commerce Inc., SumUp Payments Limited, Elo Touch Solutions Inc., TouchBistro Inc., Epos Now Limited, Revel Systems Inc., Lavu Inc., Touch Dynamic Inc., eHopper LLC, Sharp Corporation, Bindo Labs Inc., POS Nation LLC, Hike POS Pty Ltd, and Shin Heung Precision Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the point of sale (POS) cash register market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in sale (POS) cash register report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the point of sale (POS) cash register market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s recommendations and conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the financial sector, particularly in investment strategies and risk management. Heightened tariffs have fueled market volatility, prompting cautious behavior among institutional investors and increasing demand for hedging instruments. Banks and asset managers are facing higher costs associated with cross-border transactions, as tariffs disrupt global supply chains and dampen corporate earnings, key drivers of equity market performance. Insurance companies, meanwhile, are grappling with increased claims risks tied to supply chain disruptions and trade-related business losses. Additionally, reduced consumer spending and weakened export demand are constraining credit growth and investment appetite. The sector must now prioritize diversification, digital transformation, and robust scenario planning to navigate the heightened economic uncertainty and protect profitability.

Point of sale (POS) cash registers are systems utilized by businesses to efficiently record sales transactions. They simplify the checkout process by capturing item information and calculating the total amount payable. These registers assist in managing receipts, monitoring sales, and maintaining transaction records. POS cash registers are essential for enhancing business operations and improving the customer experience.

The key components of point of sale (POS) cash registers include hardware, software, and services. POS hardware consists of the physical equipment needed to handle transactions, such as cash registers, barcode scanners, receipt printers, and card readers. These systems come in two main types: fixed point of sale (POS) and mobile point of sale (POS). They serve businesses of all sizes - from small and medium enterprises to large corporations. Deployment options include both on-premises and cloud-based models, with applications across various industries such as retail, hospitality, healthcare, entertainment, transportation, and others.

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The point of sale (POS) cash register market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as transaction processing, inventory management, sales tracking, and customer relationship management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or contained within the service offering. The point of sale (POS) cash register market also includes sales of electronic cash registers, touchscreen terminals, barcode scanners, receipt printers, and cash drawers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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