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Best POS & retail billing in India (2027)

POS software runs the billing counter — barcode scanning, GST invoices, payments, discounts — and extends to stock, loyalty, multi-store reporting and e-commerce sync. Retail chains, grocers, pharmacies, apparel stores and restaurants each have specialised variants.

201 products compared83 made in India29 with a free plan
Petpooja logo

Petpooja

4.7App Advisor rating

India's most installed restaurant POS with Zomato and Swiggy integration.

RecommendedFeaturedMade in India

Starts at

Rs 12,000 · Base plan, ex tax; billing period not stated

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GoFrugal POS logo

GoFrugal Technologies

4.7App Advisor rating

Retail POS with mobile apps.

RecommendedMade in IndiaMobile app

Starts at

₹700/store/mo · Cash Register cloud plan, GST included

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Bill Free logo

Bill Free

4.7App Advisor rating

WhatsApp engagement and CRM platform for retailers that connects to your existing billing software.

Made in IndiaFree plan

Starts at

Free (10 bills) · Standard ₹16,999/yr + GST

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Just Billing POS logo

EffiaSoft

4.6App Advisor rating

Retail billing POS.

Made in India

Starts at

Rs 707/month · Any Professional edition, or Rs 7,079/year

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Airpay logo

Airpay Payment Services

4.6App Advisor rating

Omnichannel payments with gateway and POS.

Made in India

Starts at

Pay as you go

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DotPe logo

DotPe

4.6App Advisor rating

Restaurant POS, digital ordering and payments.

RecommendedTrendingMade in India

Starts at

Pay as you go

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QueueBuster logo

QueueBuster (DPD Technology)

4.6App Advisor rating

Android POS for retail, restaurants and services built in Noida.

Made in IndiaMobile app

Starts at

Price on request · No rupee prices published on the pricing page

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Mswipe POS logo

Mswipe Technologies

4.6App Advisor rating

Smart POS devices.

Made in India

Starts at

Pay as you go

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Rista logo

Rista (DotPe)

4.6App Advisor rating

Restaurant POS and inventory.

TrendingMade in India

Starts at

₹1,500/mo

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PhonePe POS logo

PhonePe

4.6App Advisor rating

POS terminals from PhonePe.

Made in India

Starts at

Pay as you go

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Invoay logo

Invoay Software

4.5App Advisor rating

Salon, spa and retail billing with CRM and inventory.

Made in India

Starts at

₹999/mo

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Primaseller logo

Primaseller

4.5App Advisor rating

Omnichannel inventory and POS for retailers built in India.

Made in India

Starts at

₹7,000/mo

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Ginesys POS logo

Ginesys

4.5App Advisor rating

POS for fashion retail chains.

RecommendedMade in India

Starts at

₹3,500/POS user/mo billed yearly (min 2) + taxes

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Ciferon logo

Ciferon (Webmilez)

4.5App Advisor rating

Restaurant POS built in Nagpur.

Made in India

Starts at

₹700/mo

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Mswipe logo

Mswipe Technologies

4.5App Advisor rating

POS terminals and payment acceptance for merchants.

Made in India

Starts at

Pay as you go

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OptoSoft logo

OptoSoft

4.5App Advisor rating

Optical shop management software combining POS billing, prescriptions, inventory and CRM for opticians and optical chains.

Made in IndiaFree plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Wondersoft POS logo

Wondersoft

4.5App Advisor rating

POS for supermarkets and specialty retail.

Made in India

Starts at

Price on request · Custom quote via wondersoft.com

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Fitplus CRM logo

Automizeplus Software

4.5App Advisor rating

Gym management software to handle leads, memberships, billing, POS and expenses.

Made in IndiaFree plan

Starts at

Free plan

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PosEase logo

PosEase

4.5App Advisor rating

Restaurant POS and hotel management software with online order integration.

Made in IndiaFree plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Marg POS logo

Marg ERP

4.5App Advisor rating

Retail POS in Marg.

Made in India

Starts at

One-time licence from ₹5,550 + 18% GST

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Busy POS logo

Busy Infotech

4.5App Advisor rating

POS mode in Busy.

Made in India

Starts at

Priced within BUSY editions (see busy.in/pricing)

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Dukanam logo

Dukanam

4.4App Advisor rating

Fast POS billing, GST-aware invoices, inventory, purchases, UPI payments and reliable reports for Indian small shops. Start free.

Made in IndiaFree planGST ready

Starts at

Free plan

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Eatinsta logo

Eatinsta

4.4App Advisor rating

EatInsta POS offers an advanced billing, inventory, and online ordering solution for restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and food businesses.

Made in IndiaFree plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Worldline India logo

Worldline

4.4App Advisor rating

Payment processing, POS and gateway services.

Made in India

Starts at

On request

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Ezo Billing logo

EZO

4.4App Advisor rating

Retail billing and inventory app.

Made in IndiaFree planMobile app

Starts at

Free plan

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Setuverse logo

Setuverse Solutions Private Limited

4.4App Advisor rating

GST billing and restaurant POS with KOT printing for Indian cafes, dhabas and multi-outlet chains.

Made in IndiaFree planGST ready

Starts at

₹250/mo

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Khata Tracker logo

Khata Tracker

4.4App Advisor rating

Free digital ledger and POS billing app for small businesses. Manage customer dues, udhar tracking, inventory, GST invoices and business reports. Start free.

Made in IndiaFree planGST ready

Starts at

Free plan

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LimeTray logo

LimeTray

4.4App Advisor rating

Restaurant POS, online ordering and CRM.

Made in India

Starts at

Quote based · Price given after a free demo

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Nukkad Shops logo

Nukkad Shops

4.4App Advisor rating

POS and ordering for kirana stores.

Made in IndiaBest value

Starts at

₹500/mo

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Snapbizz logo

Snapbizz

4.4App Advisor rating

Kirana store POS and supplier ordering.

Made in IndiaBest value

Starts at

₹500/mo

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Zobaze POS logo

Zobaze

4.4App Advisor rating

Mobile billing and POS app for small retail shops, tracking sales, inventory, cash flow and staff.

Made in IndiaFree planMobile app

Starts at

Free plan

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Rise Route logo

Rise POS

4.4App Advisor rating

Rise POS Software offers fast, secure billing and inventory management for bakery. Boost efficiency with India's best POS solution.

Made in IndiaFree plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Vasy POS logo

Vasy ERP

4.4App Advisor rating

Retail POS for chains.

Made in India

Starts at

From Rs 12,999 · Stated on the GST billing page; billing period and GST not specified

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RetailCore logo

RetailCore

4.4App Advisor rating

Retail POS and inventory for chains.

Made in India

Starts at

₹3,000/mo

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Just Billing logo

EffiaSoft

4.3App Advisor rating

Retail and restaurant billing POS for Android and Windows.

Made in IndiaMobile app

Starts at

₹1,500/mo

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Razorpay POS logo

Razorpay

4.3App Advisor rating

POS devices from Razorpay (Ezetap).

Made in India

Starts at

On request

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ParcelPOS logo

ParcelPOS

4.3App Advisor rating

India's leading offline-first restaurant POS system. GST billing, KOT management, table tracking, menu management & cloud sync. Free plan available. Works without internet.

NewMade in IndiaFree plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Digify AI Kirana Store Software logo

Digify Soft Solutions

4.3App Advisor rating

AI kirana store software with POS billing, inventory, and loyalty, promotions and CRM for kirana stores.

AI poweredMade in India

Starts at

₹5,999/mo

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Restrofi logo

Navtechy

4.3App Advisor rating

Restaurant POS with QR ordering, billing, and loyalty points, rewards and referrals, charged per outlet.

Made in India

Starts at

₹699/mo

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JewelsCore logo

Jewels Infosystems

4.3App Advisor rating

Jewellery ERP and POS for manufacturers, retailers and exporters, with RFID stock audits and CAD design bank.

Made in India

Starts at

On request

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Wash It logo

App Innovation

4.3App Advisor rating

Laundry management software for laundromats and dry cleaners covering pickup, delivery, POS and billing

Made in IndiaMobile app

Starts at

₹1,800/mo

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PosBill logo

PosBill.in

4.3App Advisor rating

Smart billing and ERP software for Indian businesses.

Made in India

Starts at

On request

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Ezetap logo

Ezetap (Razorpay)

4.3App Advisor rating

POS and offline payments now part of Razorpay.

Made in India

Starts at

On request

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How to choose pos & retail billing

Test billing speed at your busiest hour; a slow counter costs sales.

Check offline mode — internet in shops fails, billing must not.

For chains, central stock and pricing control matters more than counter features.

What to look for

  • ✓ Fast billing with barcode and touch
  • ✓ GST invoicing and e-invoicing
  • ✓ Multiple payment modes including UPI
  • ✓ Stock and reorder management
  • ✓ Loyalty and customer database
  • ✓ Multi-store central reporting
  • ✓ Offline mode
  • ✓ E-commerce and marketplace sync

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POS & retail billing — frequently asked questions

Which POS software is best for a retail shop in India?+

Single stores do well with GoFrugal, Vyapar or Zoho-based POS; chains and franchises typically use Ginesys, Logic ERP or Wondersoft. Restaurants should look at restaurant-specific POS instead.

POS & retail billing by industry

POS & retail billing — popular searches

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India buyer's guide

POS software in India: prices, free plans and how to choose

POS software runs the billing counter of an Indian shop, pharmacy or restaurant. It scans barcodes, prints GST bills on thermal printers, accepts UPI, cards and cash in one sale, and reduces stock the moment a bill is saved. Restaurant versions add kitchen order tickets, table and captain management, and orders pulled in from food delivery aggregators. At closing time it produces shift reports and cash-drawer reconciliation.

Strong POS systems keep billing quick during the evening rush and carry on when the broadband drops, syncing later without duplicate bills. Weak ones freeze at peak hours, get mixed-rate GST baskets wrong, or tie you to proprietary hardware that is costly to replace. What matters most is how the counter behaves on a busy Saturday and whether sales data reaches your accounts cleanly.

Best POS software in India: verified comparison

Judge a POS at the counter, not in the brochure. Time how long a ten-item bill takes with a barcode scanner, then try a split payment across UPI and cash, an exchange and a return against an old bill. Pull the network cable and keep billing. Restaurants should add KOT routing to separate kitchen printers and a table merge. The best option also runs on standard printers and scanners you can buy locally.

ProductLowest published priceFree planFree trialDemoGST support
Petpooja logoPetpoojaMade in India₹12,000 per outlet (period not stated) source——On request source—
GoFrugal POS logoGoFrugal POSMade in IndiaNot published—30 days source——
Bill Free logoBill FreeMade in India₹16,999 per year sourceYes sourceYes sourceOn request source—
Odoo Point of Sale logoOdoo Point of Sale₹580 per user/month sourceYes sourceYes sourceOn request source—
Invoay Salon logoInvoay SalonMade in IndiaNot published——On request sourceYes source
Just Billing POS logoJust Billing POSMade in IndiaNot published——On request sourceYes source
DotPe logoDotPeMade in IndiaNot published——On request source—
QueueBuster logoQueueBusterMade in IndiaNot published—15 days sourceOn request source—
Mswipe POS logoMswipe POSMade in IndiaNot published————
GoFrugal Pharmacy logoGoFrugal PharmacyMade in IndiaNot published—30 days source——
Invoay logoInvoayMade in IndiaNot published——On request sourceYes source

Checked on each vendor's official website (September 2026). A dash means the vendor does not publish it or we could not verify it — not that the feature is missing. Prices exclude GST unless the source says otherwise. App Advisor publishes no user ratings.

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Choosing POS software: top picks, Indian options and reviews

Top POS software for small business in India

A single kirana, boutique or café needs a POS that staff can learn in an hour and that runs on a basic Windows PC, tablet or Android billing device. Barcode label printing, a UPI QR on the bill or customer display, GST-correct receipts and a day-end sales summary cover most needs. Offline billing is worth insisting on where the connection is unreliable. Loyalty programmes and central menu control can wait.

Indian POS software

POS products built for India assume UPI as a default payment mode, print on the narrow thermal printers found in most Indian shops, and handle GST inclusive pricing on MRP items. Restaurant editions usually integrate with Indian food aggregators, support KOT and captain apps, and print bills in regional languages. Credit sales to regular customers, tracked as udhaar, are often built in, and support lines tend to open early and close late to match shop hours.

PetpoojaGoFrugal POSBill FreeInvoay SalonPaytm All-in-One POSJust Billing POSAirpayDotPe

POS software reviews in India

App Advisor does not publish user ratings. POS complaints online tend to cluster around three things: counters freezing during peak hours, offline bills that duplicate after sync, and slow support when a printer stops. Rather than trusting star counts, recreate those situations during your trial. Bill rapidly for half an hour, disconnect the internet mid-shift, and raise a support ticket on a Sunday evening to see how quickly anyone responds. How App Advisor rates software.

POS software comparison in India

A POS comparison should list billing speed, offline mode and sync behaviour, GST handling for mixed-rate and MRP-inclusive items, supported payment modes and terminal integrations, compatible printers, scanners and cash drawers, inventory and variant handling, multi-outlet central control, restaurant features such as KOT, tables and aggregator orders, loyalty and customer profiles, day-end and shift reports, accounting export, and support hours. Record whether each feature is in the base plan or an add-on.

What POS software costs in India

POS software price in India

POS software in India is usually priced per outlet or per billing terminal, charged monthly or yearly. Some vendors still sell a one-time licence with an annual support fee. Restaurant add-ons such as aggregator integration, captain apps or inventory recipes may be priced separately. Card and UPI terminals linked to the POS carry transaction charges set by the payment provider, and hardware is bought or rented on its own terms.

POS software subscription cost in India

The monthly POS fee is rarely the whole bill. Each extra counter or outlet adds a licence, and add-ons such as loyalty, online ordering, aggregator connectors or advanced inventory can each carry a charge. Hardware — printers, scanners, cash drawers, customer displays — is a separate spend, as is on-site installation. Payment terminal fees apply per transaction. Annual prepayment usually lowers the rate, and GST at 18% applies to the software invoice.

Free plans, free trials and demos

Free POS software in India

Free POS plans typically restrict you to one outlet and one terminal, cap the number of products or bills, and leave out offline mode, inventory tracking or accounting export. Some show vendor branding on printed bills. Support is usually limited to email or a help centre. A free plan can help a small stall try digital billing, but check whether sales history carries over when you upgrade.

POS software free trial in India

Trial lengths as each vendor states them are listed on the free POS software page.

POS software demo in India

Ask the POS vendor to demonstrate what happens when two counters sell the last unit of an item while one is offline. See how a return is linked to the original bill and how GST is reversed. Ask which printers and scanners are certified, whether aggregator menus sync automatically, how price changes reach every outlet, and what support is available on weekends and festival days when counters are busiest.

POS software by type of business

POS software for startups in India

Food and retail startups planning to open several outlets need a POS that grows from one counter to many without migration. Central menu or catalogue control, online ordering integration, customer data for repeat marketing and clean APIs for analytics matter. Choose a system that exports sales data easily for investors and accountants, and avoid hardware lock-in that makes expansion expensive.

POS software for MSMEs in India

For MSME shops, the POS must be affordable, run on hardware already at the counter, and handle GST billing, credit customers and stock without an accountant present. Owners often want sales alerts on their phone after closing. Staff turnover makes a simple interface and regional-language screens useful. Check that the vendor or a local partner can visit if a printer or device fails.

POS software for manufacturers in India

Manufacturers running factory outlets or dealer counters need a POS linked to their ERP or inventory system, so finished goods sold at the counter reduce central stock. B2B bills with buyer GSTIN, credit limits for dealers, batch or serial numbers on durable goods, and stock transfers from the plant to the outlet with proper challans are the typical needs. Sales data should flow back for production planning.

POS software for retailers in India

Retail chains need a POS that handles size and colour variants, barcode labels, exchanges across stores, loyalty points and promotions set centrally. Store managers want live stock visibility across outlets to redirect customers when an item is out. Omnichannel retailers must keep online and in-store stock in sync to avoid overselling. End-of-day reports per store and per cashier help spot leakage.

POS software for agencies in India

Agencies rarely run a fixed counter, but event, merchandise and experiential agencies often sell on site at exhibitions, concerts or pop-up stalls. A mobile POS on a phone or tablet with a Bluetooth printer, UPI QR and GST billing works well here. Offline mode is essential at venues with poor signal, and sales should be tagged by event or client for settlement afterwards.

GST and switching providers

POS software with GST support

GST support in a POS means the correct rate on each item even in a mixed basket, HSN codes on the bill, correct back-calculation of tax from MRP-inclusive prices, B2B tax invoices with customer GSTIN on request, and credit notes when goods are returned. Daily B2C and B2B totals should feed GSTR-1 without manual work. B2B sales by businesses above the e-invoicing threshold may also need an IRN.

POS software alternatives in India

Consider a different POS when counters slow down at peak hours, offline bills keep causing mismatches, or add-on charges keep climbing. Before switching, export products with barcodes and GST rates, customer and loyalty balances, and sales history for your records. Check the contract for lock-in periods and hardware rental terms. Plan the changeover for a quiet weekday and keep the old system available for reprints.

Petpooja alternativesGoFrugal POS alternativesBill Free alternativesOdoo Point of Sale alternativesInvoay Salon alternativesPaytm All-in-One POS alternatives

Partner, affiliate and reseller programs

POS software affiliate program in India

POS affiliate programmes usually pay when a referred shop or restaurant subscribes to a paid plan. Check whether commission is per outlet or per account, whether it recurs on renewals, how long the tracking window lasts, and when payouts happen. Confirm TDS treatment on your earnings. Retail and restaurant consultants, bloggers and trade associations are typical affiliates in this category.

POS software partner program in India

POS partner programmes often target hardware distributors, system integrators and restaurant consultants who install and support outlets locally. Check training and certification requirements, whether the vendor shares leads by city, how installation and support revenue is split, and what technical escalation exists when a partner cannot fix a sync or printer problem. Clarify who the customer calls first.

POS software reseller program in India

POS resellers typically bundle software licences with printers, scanners and on-site setup, then bill the shop directly. Check your margin on licences, freedom to price bundles, who raises the GST invoice for software and hardware, and how renewals are tracked. Understand your support duties during business hours and festival rush, when a failed counter costs the shop sales.

  • Paytm — Paytm Partner Program (referral) program page
  • Petpooja — Petpooja Reseller Program (reseller): 15% of assured revenue program page
  • Odoo — Odoo affiliate program (affiliate): 10% Commission on first 12 months program page
  • Odoo — Odoo Partnership (partner): Up to 20% commission program page
  • Invoay — Invoay Reseller Partnership Program (referral) program page
  • Just Billing — Just Billing Partner (reseller) program page

All verified programs across categories are in the software partner program directory. More India software guides: business software in India.

POS software in India: FAQs

Can a POS keep billing when the internet goes down?+

Many POS systems store bills locally when the connection drops and sync them once it returns. Quality varies: some block UPI payment checks offline or create duplicate bills after syncing. Test by disconnecting the internet mid-shift during your trial, billing for a while, then reconnecting and comparing the sales report with the bills you printed.

Will a restaurant POS pull orders from food delivery apps?+

Many restaurant POS systems in India integrate with the major aggregators so online orders appear on the POS and print KOTs automatically. Menu and stock changes can often sync back too. Ask which platforms are supported, whether integration is an extra charge, and how order cancellations and refunds are recorded.

How does a POS record UPI payments?+

Some POS systems show a dynamic UPI QR with the exact bill amount and confirm payment automatically through a payment provider. Others simply let the cashier mark a bill as paid by UPI after checking a static QR. Automatic confirmation reduces errors and makes reconciliation with bank settlements easier.

What hardware does a typical shop POS need?+

A billing device (PC, tablet or Android POS terminal), a thermal receipt printer, a barcode scanner and a cash drawer cover most shops. Restaurants add kitchen printers and captain tablets. Check the vendor's list of compatible devices before buying, since some systems only work with specific models.

Can one POS manage several outlets from head office?+

Most POS systems offer a central dashboard for multiple outlets, where you control prices, menus or catalogues and view sales and stock by store. Pricing is usually per outlet or per terminal. Check how quickly a central price change reaches each counter and whether stock transfers between outlets are supported.

Can a POS run a loyalty programme for repeat customers?+

Many POS systems capture a customer's mobile number at billing and award points, discounts or cashback. Some send offers by SMS or WhatsApp. Check whether points work across all outlets, how redemption appears on the GST bill, and whether customer consent is recorded before sending promotional messages.

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