Your centralized solution for retail credit card processing
Seamlessly scan and sell on every channel—and save more with every sale.
Simplify global payments
Businesses shouldn’t need to rely on multiple processors and systems across different storefronts. Harlow simplifies and centralizes your operations, giving you every retail payment processing tool you need in a single, sleek solution.
Manage Your Day-To-Day
Enjoy real-time inventory management
Inventory management tools can be hundreds or thousands of dollars per month. Harlow incorporates real-time inventory management in its retail interface; cutting the need for a third-party tool. As you buy and sell, simply open Harlow and visualize all data points across storefronts in a single, convenient location. It’s never been easier to manage your operational flow.
Do More, Faster
Integrate and dominate your market space
Harlow is one of the most well-connected tools on the market, integrating seamlessly with all major e-commerce platforms—such as BigCommerce, Shopify, OpenCart, and WooCommerce.
Get The Support You Deserve
Leverage 1:1 support, whenever you need it
That’s right—it’s not too good to be true. Harlow offers 24/7, 1:1 advice and support during and after the onboarding period, giving you the foundation you need to optimize your financial flow.
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Harlow is your secret ingredient to restaurant global payment success.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Our goal is to make credit card processing accessible to all.
The best payment options for small businesses in retail are the options that are the most comprehensive for the least amount of upfront cost. Solutions like Harlow provide flexibility with features like inventory tracking and in-store/e-commerce payment support; as well as a free small business POS to remove additional costs for business owners. Additionally, Harlow integrates with every major e-commerce platform, such as Shopify, OpenCart, and WooCommerce.
A payment gateway, like Authorize.net or Stripe, is a technology that securely transfers transaction details from your website to the payment processor. The payment processor then communicates with banks to authorize and settle the payment. Most e-commerce businesses benefit most from combined solutions like Square or PayPal, as they simplify operations by acting as both a gateway and processor. Knowing the difference between the two payment tools helps business owners choose the best system for their retail businesses.
Credit card processing fees for retail businesses typically include:
- Interchange Fees: These types of fees are paid directly to card networks, and average between 1-3%.
- Processor Fees: These fees are charged by companies like Clover or Harlow, and are charged on a flat fee or percentage structure.
- Assessment Fees: These fees are paid to card brands; and are usually charged as a percentage rate + a few cents per transaction.
Knowing the total value of these fees assists small business owners in creating their retail cost and charging strategy.
A competitive retail POS system should offer features like inventory management, customizable sales reporting dashboards, and employee tracking support. It should also integrate with e-commerce platforms to support future growth. In addition to these features, business owners should also consider affordability and ease of use to ensure that the tool is able to be sustainably used.
Yes, Harlow offers a free POS system for small businesses in the retail space. The system also is incredibly integration friendly, tracks sales and inventory management, and comes with 24/7, 1:1 support any time you need it.
Many business owners choose credit card processing companies like Square, Harlow, and PayPal for their ease of use and transparency. Square is a common choice for retail stores due to its suite of integrations and ease of use. PayPal is widely recognized and used by global clientele. Harlow, however, gives business owners the best of both worlds—incorporating accessibility, ease of use, and trustworthiness with some of the lowest fees in the industry.
