Integrated EFTPOS - Linkly On-Premise (Formerly PC-EFTPOS)

Integrated EFTPOS - Linkly On-Premise (Formerly PC-EFTPOS)

This advice sheet outlines the integration of Linkly (on-premise) and Retailer. It applies to most EFTPOS terminals obtained from major banks (such as Commonwealth, NAB, Westpac).
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There is a Cloud version of Linkly, which can be setup according to the advice sheet HERE.

Requirements

  1. In Retailer, the Integrated EFTPOS module needs to be enabled. To check this, go to Help -> Register and check that the Integrated EFTPOS option is ticked. If not, contact Tower Systems to enable this function.
  2. Your PCs must be running Retailer locally. If you use a cloud-based connection for Retailer, you need to use Linkly Cloud instead.
  3. An active account with Linkly.
    Contact Linkly on 02 9998 9800 for more information.
  4. EFTPOS terminals that are compatible with Linkly.
    Contact Linkly on 02 9998 9800 for more information.
  5. Linkly needs to be installed on all computers with an EFTPOS terminal.

Installing PC-EFTPOS Software

Contact Linkly on 02 9998 9800


Configuring Retailer for PC-EFTPOS

The settings below need to be done on EACH computer using Linkly.
  1. On the top bar of Retailer, click on Setup -> Point of Sale.
  2. Click on the Terminals tab.
  3. Click on the Third Party Integration tab in the middle.
  4. Tick the EFTPOS Machine Attached tick-box.
  5. Select LINKLY - ACTIVEX from the drop-down box.
  6. Click Save.

Settlement Options

Automatic Settlement

Your Eftpos Machine may have an Automatic Settlement time. Check with your Bank.
If not, you can configure an Automatic Settlement time in Linkly. See Linkly's Guide HERE or contact Linkly

Enable Settlement During End of Shift

If End of Shift is run on the Terminal that has the Eftpos Machine attached, Retailer can trigger the settlement process.
If there are multiple Eftpos terminals, End of Shift would need to be run on Multiple Terminals.
  1. On the main screen of Retailer, click on the End Of Shift icon. 
  2. Click on Setup on the bottom-left.
  3. Tick the Perform PC-EFTPOS Settlement tickbox.
  4. Click Proceed.
  5. Click Yes to save changes.

Manual Logon or Settlement

  1. From the main screen of Retailer, click Tasks -> Daily Tasks
  2. Click Either Eftpos Logon or Settle Eftpos

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