Heartland pcAmerica
Retail POS systems
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What is Heartland pcAmerica
Heartland pcAmerica is a retail point-of-sale (POS) software offering sold through Heartland that supports in-store checkout and day-to-day store operations. It is typically used by small to mid-sized retailers that want a Windows-based POS with local installation options and integrated payment processing. The product focuses on core POS workflows such as sales, returns, cashier management, and inventory-related tasks, with deployment and support commonly delivered via reseller/merchant-services channels.
Built for in-store checkout
The product centers on core retail POS workflows such as ringing sales, processing returns, and managing cashiers. This makes it a practical fit for brick-and-mortar environments that prioritize fast counter service. It aligns with common retail hardware setups (e.g., receipt printers, cash drawers, barcode scanners) typically used in Windows POS deployments.
Local installation option
Heartland pcAmerica is commonly deployed as an on-premises or locally installed POS rather than being exclusively browser-based. This can suit stores that prefer local control of the POS environment or have constraints around always-on connectivity. It also supports operating models where a single store runs POS without a broader eCommerce platform dependency.
Payments sold with POS
The product is distributed by Heartland, a payments provider, which often enables a bundled approach to POS software and card processing. For merchants, this can simplify procurement and vendor management compared with sourcing POS software and payments separately. It can also streamline implementation when the POS and merchant account are provisioned together.
Ecosystem can be narrower
Compared with POS products that emphasize large app marketplaces and extensive third-party integrations, this offering may provide fewer plug-and-play integrations depending on the specific deployment and reseller package. That can increase reliance on built-in features or custom work for specialized needs. Buyers should validate integrations for accounting, eCommerce, loyalty, and marketing before committing.
Windows/on-prem complexity
Locally installed POS environments typically require more hands-on device management, updates, and backups than fully cloud-managed systems. Multi-location rollouts can add complexity around configuration consistency and support processes. Organizations without internal IT support may need to rely more heavily on the reseller or implementation partner.
Potential processor dependence
Because the product is sold through a payments provider, pricing and functionality can be closely tied to the merchant services relationship. Switching processors later may be more complicated than with POS platforms designed for broad processor choice. Prospective customers should confirm contract terms, hardware compatibility, and any fees related to changing payment providers.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Essentials | Not listed on site (Heartland states POS "Prices starting at $89 per month" for one station). | Starter plan for single-location retailers: inventory management, reporting tools, Heartland Gift; suited for 1–2 POS stations. Source: Heartland retail POS pricing page. |
| Retail Complete | Not listed on site (price not published; contact for quote). | Full-featured plan for multi-location or complex needs: 75+ integrations, advanced CRM/dashboard, multi-location management. Source: Heartland retail POS pricing page. |
| pcAmerica (Cash Register Express / pcAmerica product) | Price not published on product page; Heartland advertises retail POS prices starting at $89 per month for one station. | pcAmerica is offered as Heartland's retail POS product; product page provides feature overview but no per-plan prices. Contact Heartland for quotes. Source: Heartland pcAmerica product page and retail pricing page. |
| Payments+ (payment processing add-on) | 2.6% + $0.10 per in-person transaction (listed as "prices starting at"). | Payments processing is billed separately; Heartland lists transaction rate examples on its Payments+ pricing page. Source: Heartland Payments pricing page. |
Seller details
Global Payments Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia, US
1967
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https://www.globalpayments.com/
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