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Cash Register Express POS Software
PC America Cash Register Express (CRE) retail software provides a versatile and adaptable solution for a wide variety of retail businesses. From single convenience stores to large scale chains, CRE has the tools necessary to save you time and money. CRE's SQL-driven database provides advanced and automated tracking of inventory values, employee hours, sales reporting, and more, allowing you to focus on customer service instead of clerical work.
Ideal for single-station point of sale, CRE offers the main features needed for day-to-day retail operations. Employee tracking allows you easier staff management, including time punches and multiple cash drawer support. Back office functions, including QuickBooks integration (CRE Enterprise Version Only), inventory/management reports, and financial summaries, speed after hours reporting giving you the most pertinent information on which to make sound business decisions. In addition, with your current service contract, PC America offers OnCloud portal that allows you to view your sales on your mobile device.
For franchise or multi store users, Cash Register Express Enterprise version would be the optimal choice. Enterprise offers robust reporting needed to effectively and easily managing multiple locations as well as inventory management that can track inventory movement chain wide.
Now added on to every license purchase is SaaSurance! SaaSurance provides software upgrades and updates along with bug fixes so your software always meets the ever changing security requirements. You will be billed $20 every month for this service if you do not have a current technical support contract. Cash Register Express has informed us, that if you should decline SaaSurance with the $20/month charge, you must purchase a new PC America Cash Register Express license in order to get future software updates. SaaSurance is not technical support. For the best care and performance of your software license we will always suggest a Technical Support contract that can be billed annually or monthly. Technical Support contracts offer you SaaSurance, 24/7 software technical support as well as all software updates, bug fixes and upgrades. For more information please see 'What is SaaSurance for PC America's Cash Register Express Retail Software?' in our FAQ tab.
CRE Monthly Support Contract subscriptions are now available. Please note that all subscriptions require a 36 month commitment and will be automatically billed monthly. If you cancel your monthly support contract before 36 months, you will be ineligible to purchase another monthly contract, and only able to purchase an annual contract.
Detailed Cash Register Express Features Chart- Features
- Quick item look up
- Employee time clock
- Fast credit, debit, and gift card processing
- Create purchase orders for inventory items
- Sale, bulk, and mix-n-match price settings
- Ability to suspend transaction to process another
- Customer Loyalty Tracking Features
- Multiple checkout station integration with purchase of additional licenses
- Rental Features, including rental history, due dates and reporting
- Basic Inventory* - Pocket Inventory and compatible mobile computer required - see CREBASIC-INVKIT in Accessories
- Minimum System Requirements:
- Windows XP Home 32bit
- Intel Celeron / 1.5 GHz Processor (or equivalent)
- 512MB of RAM
- Recommended Desktop PC System Requirements:
- Windows 8.1 or Windows 10
- Intel Core 2 Duo / 2.93 GHz Processor (or equivalent or faster)
- 2GB of RAM
Note: PC America offers 30 days of support. An additional support contract is available. Please See Accessories For Options
Demo Note: To Log In to Demo Version: Cashier ID:01 Password: admin
Ver lista en español de PC America Cash Register Express en EquiposTVP.com- Is Cash Register Express EMV Ready?
Yes, although you must have a Heartland Credit Card Processing Account as they are the only merchant services provider that PC America has integrated into their software at this time.
You can be EMV compliant without integration with your software if you purchase a stand-alone EMV Ready payment terminal found here POSGuys Payment Terminals.
One-Time Purchase and Recurring Monthly Billing Options are Available. Please see Options for pricing.
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Product Specifications | |
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Minimum Processor | 1.5 GHz Intel Celeron Processor |
Minimum RAM | 512 MB RAM |
Minimum Hard Disk | 2 GB |
Minimum Operating System | Windows XP Home, XP Pro, Vista |
Minimum Display Resolution | 1024 x 768 |
Credit/Debit Processing | Via ICVerify |
Finance Software Compatibility | QuickBooks Integration - CRE Enterprise Only |
Employee Access Control | Yes, Based on Job Codes |
Employee Scheduling | Yes |
Employee Time Clock | Yes |
Inventory Management | Tracks Automatically By Sale Can Set Reorder Points, Automatically Create Purchase Orders |
Mobile Compatibility | Only Available in Pro |
Customer Loyalty / Tracking | Only Available in Pro |
Customer Displays Supported | Both Line Displays and LCD Displays |
OPOS Support | Yes |
Label Printing | Via Barcode Express Printing Module |
Report Support | Detailed Inventory and Sales Reports |
Number of Stations | Lite: 1 Pro: Unlimited |
Multi-Store Support | Only Available in Pro |
Consignment Support | Not Available |
Database Type | MS SQL Express 2008 |
Rental Support | Only Available in Pro |
Sales Commission Support | Only Available in Pro |
Frequestly Asked Questions
Downloads |
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32-bit Software Demo ((Log in: Cashier ID:01 Password: admin)) |
64-bit Software Demo ((Log in: Cashier ID:01 Password: admin)) |
CRE Update ((Active Support Contract Required)) |
OnCloud Portal Setup Guide |
Manual |
CRE Buyer's Guide |
Barcode Express Data Sheet |
CRE Enterprise Retail Info |
PC America Cash Register Express Reviews
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- Options
Technical Support (2)
Cash Register Express Professional (Single Station) (Download Only) Support Contract not Included, One-Time Purchase Option, SaaSurance $20/Month Required*
- billing option: One-Time Purchase
Cash Register Express Enterprise (Single Station) (Download Only) For Multi Store Use, Support Contract not Included, One-Time Purchase Option, SaaSurance $20/Month Required*
- billing option: One-Time Purchase
Monthly Subscription, Single Station License, Includes POSGuys Support & Software Upgrades, Monthly Recurring Purchase
- billing option: Recurring Monthly Payment
Monthly Technical Support Contract Subscription, Single Station Only, for pcAmerica Software, Includes Support and Upgrades, *Requires Monthly Payments
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- billing option: Monthly
- form factor: Technical Support
- options: Single Station
Monthly Technical Support Contract Subscription, Full Location (2+ Stations), for pcAmerica Software, Includes Support and Upgrades, *Requires Monthly Payments
- billing option: Monthly
- form factor: Technical Support
- options: Multi Station
PCA-SANCE-MONSaaSurance Software Upgrade and Updates, Billed at $20 Each Month, Single Station, Provides enhancements and bug fixes ONLY, ***Please note, if SaaSurance is cancelled, A Full Priced Software License Must be Purchased for Any Software Upgrades/Updates***Add to Cart
PG-CRESUPPORT1 Year PG Tech Support Contract - Includes bug fixes but not software version upgrades - Supports multiple stations in a single location through POSGuys.com Support (Store License)Add to Cart
PCA-BCE-LICBarcode Express Label Printing Module - **Please Refer to the Barcode Express Data Sheet in the Downloads Tab for Barcode Express Details and Limitations** Add to Cart
PCA-PI-LICPC AMERICA, Pocket Inventory Single Unit License, Includes Functionality for Inventory Counts and Adjustments **Must have a current PC America Support License**Add to Cart
CREBASIC-INVKITBasic CRE Inventory Kit with Batch Device, Includes CRE Pocket Inventory License and CL8200 Mobile Computer with Charging and Communications Cradle and Pistol GripAdd to Cart
CRE-PI-CL9700CRE Pocket Inventory Mobile Computer (Mobile Computer Edition) Includes CL9700 Mobile Computer, Pocket Inventory Software, USB Charging/Communications Cup & Cables.Add to Cart
CREMANUALCash Register Express Printed User Manual (See product downloads for pdf version.)Add to Cart
PCA-TSP-1YRCRE Tech Support Contract - 1 Year of CRE/RPE Technical Support with Upgrades - Per Location (2 Plus Stations)Add to Cart
PCA-TSP-1YR-1STCRE Tech Support Contract - 1 Year of CRE/RPE Technical Support with Upgrades - ONE Station Only Add to Cart
EMV-TERMINALStand Alone EMV Terminal - Does not interact with Software, Terminal/Printer/PIN - Requires Key Injection to Process Credit or Debit Transactions. Please call for more information.Add to Cart
Cash Register Express Lite (Single User ONLY - Download ONLY) (Requires Support Contract)
This model has reached end of life.
This model has reached end of life.
Cash Register Express Professional (Additional Stations) (Requires 1st Station) - Replaced by PCA-LIC-PRO-CRE
This model has reached end of life. It has been replaced by PCA-LIC-PRO-CRE
This model has reached end of life. It has been replaced by PCA-LIC-PRO-CRE
Cash Register Express Professional (1st Station) (Requires Support Contract)
This model has reached end of life. It has been replaced by PCA-LIC-PRO-CRE
This model has reached end of life. It has been replaced by PCA-LIC-PRO-CRE
CRESUPPORTLP1 Year 24/7 Complete Store Support and Version Upgrade Contract - Support through PC America and POSGuys - Up to 3 Station Licenses (EOL Replaced by PCA-TSP-1YR)
PG-CRE-POCKETKITCRE Pocket Inventory Kit, Includes Pocket Inventory Software, 1-Year CRE Support Contract, Mobile Computer, Communications and Charging Cup Included
ADD-PPIAdd Credit Card Processing Module w/ New PayPros Account
PPI-APP-IPAD-CRESecureplus Dynamics CRE IPAD Integrated Terminal (Requires New Merchant Account Through PayPros)
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Swipe fees can weigh on a business’s bottom line. But examine your business contracts and state law before passing them on to customers who pay with debit or credit cards
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Dear Your Business Credit,
I am a merchant in California who has to pay merchant fees for the use of debit and credit cards in my restaurant. I have to somehow pass on these costs. I have a small statement posted. The statement reads: “CASH ONLY. All other forms of payment subject to a $0.35 fee.” I am wondering if it is legal so that I can collect more from debit and credit card payment customers.
Also, just wondering if you know of a very low interest rate merchant provider so that I can reduce my fees to credit and debit consumers. Thank you in advance for your time. — Mary
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Check out all the answers from our credit card experts.
Dear Mary,
Many small-business owners are in the same situation as you: If they don’t pass along the cost of accepting debit and credit cards, it’s hard, if not impossible, to turn a profit.
Many small-business owners are in the same situation as you: If they don’t pass along the cost of accepting debit and credit cards, it’s hard, if not impossible, to turn a profit.
Merchants who wonder if they can add surcharges to credit and debit card purchases should first review the contracts they’ve signed with the card networks, such as Visa and Mastercard. That’s about as much fun as reading the dictionary, but you really need to know what these contracts say.
“Most of what retailers can and cannot do involving credit and debit cards is governed by their contracts with the card companies, not by state or federal law,” wrote J. Craig Shearman, vice president of government affairs and public relations for the National Retail Federation in an email. “So the question is not ‘Is it legal?’ but rather, ‘Do the card companies allow it?'”
Under a court settlement that went into effect in January 2013, retailers in many states are allowed to add a surcharge to credit (but not debit) card payments made by Visa and Mastercard. Currently, merchants can pass along fees in the form of a surcharge equal to what they pay to accept the card, up to 4 percent. Many retailers are still fighting in court for a better deal, so the settlement may not be the final word.
However, when merchants add a surcharge to Visa and Mastercard transactions, they must also add it to purchases on American Express cards. That leads to a dilemma: Doing this would put merchants in violation of American Express rules, which block such surcharges. (If you’d like more information on the subject, I discussed this in an earlier column, “Can a doctor’s office charge a credit card surcharge?“).
Now let’s look at the situation in California. Your state is one of 10 that bans surcharges. The other no-surcharge states are Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Oklahoma and Texas.
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That doesn’t mean you can’t somehow recoup the costs of accepting credit cards. Robert Brennan, an attorney in La Crescenta, California, says that it is very common in California to charge customers who use cash less than those using credit or debit cards — and it is legal. “You see this a lot at gas stations around California, where the cash prices are lower than the credit prices,” he says.
However, be careful about how you structure the deal. The Office of the Attorney General in California says that while you are OK passing along a discount to customers who pay cash under a law known as California Civil Code section 1748.1, merchants can’t impose a surcharge on those who use credit cards.
Based on that information, it does not appear to be legal to say you are adding a surcharge to credit card purchases. You might consider changing your signs to say you are offering a 35-cent discount to those who pay with cash. If you are in a shopping center where there is an ATM nearby, consider posting a sign telling customers where the cash machine is located. That may encourage some to make a withdrawal and pay you in cash.
The California law doesn’t mention debit cards specifically, according to the attorney general’s office. However, your state’s laws ban merchants from using unfair or deceptive practices. “If the cash discount option is not fully disclosed prior to your committing yourself to the goods or services, or if it does not clearly explain the merchant’s policies regarding debit cards, the merchant may be violating California law,” the attorney general’s website says.
I would make sure your sign is prominently displayed. You may want to post it in more than one location.
For ideas on how to find a cheaper merchant account provider, take a look at our story “Is it time to negotiate a new merchant account?” As you may know, swipe fees aren’t the only type of fees merchant account providers may charge, and you’ll need to look at all of those fees to figure out which service is cheapest for you.
This is a case in which the lowest price doesn’t always mean you’ve received the best deal. If you ever have a problem with your merchant account, you will want to know that you can get a quick response, and not just a bargain basement price. It can’t hurt, though, to ask other merchants you know which provider they use and how happy they have been with their rates. Sometimes, shopping around can pay off.
See related:Can my business require a minimum purchase for credit cards?, Choosing a credit card processor for a medical practice, Should we charge our customers to use credit cards?