Enable Quick Sales with Tap to Pay on Mobile Devices

Executive summary:

• Introducing quick sale for mobile transactions.
• Enables fast, hardware-free payments.
• Targets pop-ups and casual sellers.

What changed

Shopify's quick sale feature allows merchants to complete in-person transactions using only their mobile devices. This feature lets you add products through search, barcode scanning, or custom amounts and then swiftly accepts payments through Tap to Pay or cash without needing additional hardware. You also have the capability to send digital receipts instantly via email or SMS. This feature is especially designed for ease of use in fast-paced, temporary retail environments such as pop-up shops or markets.

Why it matters

This enhancement simplifies the point-of-sale experience for Shopify Plus merchants, cutting down on the need for cumbersome hardware and enabling flexible selling in any setting. By speeding up the transaction process, it allows merchants to provide a smoother customer experience, which can directly lead to increased sales and customer satisfaction.

Role-specific impact

• Marketers: Increased sales channel opportunities cater to broader customer bases.
• Developers: Less technical overhead due to no hardware integrations needed.
• Store admins: Simplified setup and maintenance of point-of-sale systems.

Use-case example

Real-world scenario & metric

A pop-up store at a local market using quick sales can increase transaction speed by 30%, helping to serve more customers efficiently without lengthy queues.

Implementation checklist

1. Open the Shopify app and navigate to "Quick sale" from the main menu.
2. Complete the setup by enabling Shopify Payments and Tap to Pay functionality.

FAQ

Q: Do I need additional hardware?
A: No, quick sale operates fully from a mobile device.

Q: How do I send receipts?
A: You can email or SMS digital receipts instantly.

Resources

Learn more about setting up quick sales here.

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