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Best POS Systems for Moving Companies

Moving companies need payment solutions for deposits, final payments at delivery, and sometimes hourly billing. The right system handles large transactions, works at customer locations, and manages the deposit-to-final payment workflow.

Common Challenges

Deposit collection at booking
Final payment at destination
Hourly rate calculations
Large transaction amounts
No connectivity at locations
Multi-crew payment collection
Storage and additional fees

Must-Have Features

  • Mobile payments
  • Deposit management
  • High transaction limits
  • Invoice generation
  • Offline capability
  • Customer records

Nice-to-Have Features

  • Moving software integration
  • Estimate-to-invoice workflow
  • Crew assignment tracking
  • Storage billing
  • Customer portal

Frequently Asked Questions

How do movers collect payment at delivery?

Equip crews with mobile card readers (Square Reader). Calculate final amount based on actual time/weight, collect payment on-site. Customer gets receipt via email. Always have card reader charged and hotspot backup.

What's the best deposit workflow for moving?

Send invoice for deposit (typically 10-25%) at booking via Square Invoices. Store card on file for balance. At delivery, charge remaining amount. For local moves, some collect full payment on completion.

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