Question 1

Is there a free trial?

Accepted Answer

Flint starts at £19/month (Starter) with no bolt-ons or module fees. There is no time-limited free trial — every plan is fully loaded from day one, with no hidden charges. Optional add-ons like Zeal Loyalty (£29/month) and a white-label customer app (£19.99/month) are available separately.

Question 2

What businesses can use Flint POS?

Accepted Answer

Flint POS is designed for any UK business — coffee shops, cafés, bars, restaurants, hairdressers, retail shops, market stalls, and more.

Question 3

Does Flint POS work on Android tablets?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Flint has a dedicated Android POS app, and you can also access management features from any web browser. No proprietary hardware required.

Question 4

Can I take card payments with Flint?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Flint Payments lets you accept card payments with competitive rates, next-day settlement, and no hidden fees.

Question 5

How much does Flint POS cost?

Accepted Answer

Flint POS has two plans. Starter is £19/month (350kr/month in Norway) and includes the full product catalogue, staff management, offline mode, online orders, split bills, pay by link, vouchers, and real-time reporting. Professional is £39/month (699kr/month in Norway) and adds table management, order routing to kitchen printers, integrated card payments, memberships, and AI management features.

Question 6

Is there a free trial or free plan?

Accepted Answer

Flint starts at £19/month (Starter) with no bolt-ons or module fees. There are no hidden charges — every plan is fully loaded. Optional add-ons like Zeal Loyalty (£29/month) and a white-label customer app (£19.99/month) are available separately.

Question 7

What is the difference between Starter and Professional?

Accepted Answer

Starter (£19/month or 350kr/month) covers everything most businesses need: selling, inventory, staff, online orders, split bills, vouchers, and reporting. Professional (£39/month or 699kr/month) adds table and tab management, order routing to kitchen/printer stations, integrated card payments, memberships with recurring billing, and AI management (inventory forecasting, auto-ordering, campaign launching).

Question 8

Does Flint POS charge transaction fees?

Accepted Answer

Flint's software subscription is a flat monthly fee (£19 or £39/month) with no per-transaction software charges. Card payment processing fees are separate and depend on your card processor — Flint integrates with leading UK and Norwegian acquirers with competitive card-present rates and next-day settlement.

Question 9

What hardware do I need for Flint POS?

Accepted Answer

Flint runs on any Android tablet and in any web browser — no proprietary hardware required. You can use your own device or buy compatible accessories like receipt printers, kitchen printers, and Bluetooth card terminals. Hardware can be purchased upfront or sourced directly.

Question 10

Is Flint POS suitable for small businesses?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Flint is built for small and growing businesses — coffee shops, cafés, food trucks, bars, restaurants, hairdressers, and retail shops. The Starter plan at £19/month includes everything a small business needs to sell, manage inventory, take online orders, split bills, and get real-time reports, with no bolt-on fees.

Question 11

How much does Flint POS cost in Norway?

Accepted Answer

In Norway, Flint POS costs 350kr/month for the Starter plan and 699kr/month for the Professional plan. Optional add-ons are Zeal Loyalty at £29/month and a white-label customer app at £19.99/month.

Question 12

How do I get a quote for Flint POS?

Accepted Answer

Flint POS has transparent published pricing — Starter is £19/month and Professional is £39/month, with no hidden fees or custom contracts. You can sign up directly from the website. For businesses with specific needs (multiple locations, custom hardware, or high-volume payment processing), contact the Flint team at hello@flint.co.uk or call 03332072478.

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