SoftBela

Salon & Barbershop Management

Checkout at the Chair with a Barbershop POS System

A barbershop checkout needs to be quick between clients and accurate for commission payouts. SoftBela's point of sale links every sale to the barber and the service performed automatically.

Quick chair-side checkout

Complete a checkout in a few taps between clients without slowing down the next cut.

Commission-linked sales

Every checkout is tied to the barber who worked, feeding directly into commission tracking.

Multiple payment types

Take cash, card, bank transfer, mobile money or split payments at the same counter.

Product upsells included

Add pomade, beard oil or other retail products to the same checkout as the haircut.

Built for the pace of a barbershop counter

Barbershops often move clients through quickly, and a slow checkout process backs up the whole shop. SoftBela's point of sale is designed so a service completed on the calendar can move directly into checkout with the price already filled in, letting front desk staff confirm payment and move to the next client without re-entering details. Retail add-ons, such as a client buying beard oil after a trim, can be added to the same checkout without starting a new transaction.

  • Service pulled from the calendar into checkout
  • Retail add-ons in the same transaction
  • Fast enough for high-turnover shop counters
  • Works for walk-ins with no prior booking

Recording payment the way clients actually pay

Barbershop clients pay in a mix of ways depending on the shop's location and clientele, from cash to card to mobile money. SoftBela records cash, card payments through Visa and Mastercard, bank transfer, mobile money such as m-Pesa, e-Mola or mKesh, split payments across more than one method, and other payment types entered manually. This matters for shops where a client might pay part in cash and the remainder by card, since the transaction is recorded accurately rather than forced into one payment category.

  • Cash, card, bank transfer and mobile money
  • Split payments across two or more methods
  • Payment method stored per transaction
  • Supports shops with mixed clientele payment habits

Linking every sale to the barber for commission

Because each checkout is tied to the barber who performed the service, commission tracking does not require a separate manual tally at the end of the day. Staff management lets an owner set a commission percentage per barber, and reports can break down revenue and commission earned by staff member over any period. This is useful for shops that pay a mix of hourly wages and commission, or that want to compare performance between barbers when planning schedules or bonuses.

  • Checkout automatically linked to the barber
  • Commission percentage set per staff member
  • Reports broken down by barber
  • Useful for comparing performance across staff

Invoices and refunds handled without extra tools

Each checkout generates an A4 invoice for the client automatically, listing the service, any retail products, the payment method and the total charged. If a product needs to be returned or a service adjusted, refunds can be recorded against the original transaction rather than requiring a manual note kept separately. This keeps the shop's financial records accurate without needing a second piece of software just for invoicing or handling occasional refunds.

  • A4 invoice generated at every checkout
  • Refunds linked to the original transaction
  • No separate invoicing software needed
  • Accurate records for tax or bookkeeping purposes

One monthly fee for POS and the rest of the shop

SoftBela's point of sale is part of the same 20 USD monthly subscription that includes the calendar, booking page, staff management, customers, inventory and reports, with no setup fee and no extra charge for the checkout module. A 48-hour free trial lets a barbershop owner run a handful of real transactions and see commission tracking in action before subscribing, and the plan can be cancelled at any time without a fixed contract.

  • POS included at no extra cost
  • Full access during the 48-hour free trial
  • Cancel anytime with no long-term contract

Frequently asked questions

Does checkout automatically track barber commission?

Yes. Every checkout is linked to the barber who performed the service, and commission percentages set in staff management are reflected in reports broken down by staff member.

Can the shop accept mobile money payments?

Yes. Checkout supports mobile money including m-Pesa, e-Mola and mKesh, alongside cash, card payments, bank transfer, split payments and other custom payment types.

Is there a way to sell retail products like beard oil?

Yes. Retail products can be added to the same checkout as a haircut or shave, combining services and products on one invoice and one payment.

How much does the barbershop POS cost?

Point of sale is included in SoftBela's single 20 USD monthly subscription with no extra fee, and new shops get a 48-hour free trial to test checkout before paying.

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