
Best POS system for cafés and restaurants in the Nordics (2026)
A good all-in-one POS system brings payment, orders, inventory and reporting together in one place. We break down what really drives the total cost — and who each model suits.
Independent guides to help you choose the right payment solution — from cost models to what fits your type of operation.

A good all-in-one POS system brings payment, orders, inventory and reporting together in one place. We break down what really drives the total cost — and who each model suits.
AnalysisFor small businesses with low or uneven sales, SumUp is usually cheapest. Nets only pays off at very high card volume with lots of BankAxept cards. We compare fees, contracts and who each option suits.
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GuideBoth are standalone terminals with their own connection. Terminal has a built-in receipt printer and order management on the device; Solo is cheaper and sends receipts digitally.
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GuideNorway’s Cash Register Act requires an electronic journal, receipts, X and Z reports, SAF-T Cash Register export and a product declaration. We go through the requirements, how SumUp Register covers them, and what to confirm before you switch.
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GuideSolo Lite is a mobile card reader, Terminal a standalone device with a receipt printer and Register a two-screen POS system. We compare them side by side and help you choose.
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GuideSumUp Terminal is an all-in-one card terminal with a built-in receipt printer and its own 4G connection. We explain what you get, what it costs and when Solo Lite or Register is the better choice.
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GuideSolo Lite is SumUp’s cheapest card reader: it pairs with your phone, takes chip and contactless, and has no contract or monthly fee. We explain what you get, what it costs and when Solo or Air is the better buy.
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GuideA small Bluetooth card reader with no contract or monthly fee is often the cheapest choice for mobile and seasonal businesses. We look at when SumUp Solo Lite is enough — and when you should pick something more capable.
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GuideSumUp Register is an all-in-one POS system with two screens, where the customer display doubles as the payment terminal. It costs NOK 4,399 at Elkjøp, with no monthly fee and no contract. We look at what you get, what it costs to run, and when a simpler card reader is enough.
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GuideElkjøp is SumUp’s retailer in Norway. We cover which model to choose, what it costs, how SumUp compares with Nets, Verifone, Zettle and Vipps — and how to go from the shop shelf to your first sale.
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AnalysisThe sticker price is rarely the whole story. We break down the four costs that decide what you actually pay over a year — and show when each model pays off.
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PaymentsWhich network your card runs through affects the fee you pay. We explain the difference simply — and why it matters most for businesses with high card volume.
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GuideSelling on the move, different things count: battery, mobile coverage and weight. Here is what to look for in a terminal for markets, festivals and selling at the customer’s home.
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