POS solutions for professional services.

We provide the payment processing you need to offer services no matter what business you’re in.

North's merchant services are as professional as you are.

Firms that are under the professional services umbrella cover many industries — all with the goal of providing expert knowledge to their clients. With North, professionals will receive payment processing and support no matter their business model, be it a physical storefront, ecommerce, or hybrid.

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Contractors

North provides payment solutions such as mobile devices and a Virtual Terminal to ensure you never miss a transaction no matter where the job takes you, making us the sharpest tool in your toolbox.

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Beauty & Fitness

Our selection of POS devices combines fashion and function, much like the beauty and fitness industries. Our seamless software integrations will blend right into the foundation you’ve already built.

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Healthcare

We know that the patients come first. That’s why we provide data security with PCI-compliant payment processing. Because transaction security is the last thing your patients need to worry about.

North's payment solutions go way beyond simply accepting payments.

Our merchant services give you everything you need to succeed. We make sure that everything from your back-office management to your customer-facing operation is as streamlined and as efficient as possible. With our reliability and security, your customers stay happy and you never miss a thing.

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Enhance your customer’s experience with a receipt of their preference via email, text, or print.

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Sync and track your inventory across all physical and online locations with added low-stock alerts.

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Receive data reports on your customers to find out who’s brand new and who keeps coming back.

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Track employee performance and outcomes as well as manage employee schedules and shifts.

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Make sure that you never miss a payment even if you have a weak internet connection or go offline.

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Reward your brand ambassadors with our Loyalty Program and offer gift cards to bring new people in with a paid Payments Hub plan.

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North's merchant services bring security to your bottom line.

We offer a suite of tools that give you peace of mind in all aspects, whether that’s connecting your POS to other systems, keeping your data safe, or, of course, making sure you get paid.

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Third-party integrations

Seamlessly connect with other software you need to make your business run.

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Data security

Our end-to-end encryption and 3-D Secure innovations are both PCI-compliant for your safety.

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Recurring payments

Customize your billing and invoicing whether for one-time payments or a subscription-based model with a Payments Hub Premium Plus Plan.

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Edge Program

Secure one low rate for every card transaction while also offering a cash discount to non-card payments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need a merchant account? Expand

A merchant account is an invaluable asset to a professional services provider because, with a knowledgeable payments provider, you are able to offer your clients payment processing options that are reliable, easy, and safe, no matter what the processing environment is.

Why can't I just use Venmo or Zelle? Expand

There are four main reasons why peer-to-peer third-party applications aren’t the best idea for business transactions. First, it is technically illegal to use free, personal platforms for business use. While some of these apps such as Venmo do have business accounts available, which stick you with fees and charges that you were likely hoping to avoid by going to them in the first place. Second, if the client has an issue with a service, it’s nearly impossible to issue a proper refund through those applications. Third, there are no reporting tools that come with these basic payment functions. Without these insights, it is significantly more difficult to actually grow your business. Lastly, you could face big penalties from the IRS, and it is easy to underreport taxable income through these channels. The last thing a budding business wants is an audit.

How to choose a professional service POS system. Expand

There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a POS system. You need to take into account the merchandise or services you offer, the physical location of your operation (if there is one), and how much sales volume you project. For these decisions, we recommend talking with a Sales Representative, who can explain all of the use cases and work with you to get you the tools best suited for your business model.

Can customers leave cashless tips? Expand

Yes — we do offer the Tip Adjust function for customers using credit, debit, and digital forms of payment. 

No developer? No problem. North will lead the way.

We know that many in the professional service industries are self-employed entrepreneurs who already do the work of multiple people. Our low-code, no-code integrations will take away work, not add more.

Payments should be the solution, not the problem.

Marketing your expertise in a professional service environment can be a challenge. Figuring out how you’re going to process payments should not be on the list of things for you to worry about.