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Everything you need to know about cash registers in Switzerland

Clear answers to the questions retailers, restaurateurs and self-employed business owners ask before buying a cash register.

• 24 September 2026 · 5 min read

  Is a cash register mandatory in Switzerland? What the law says

  Unlike France or Germany, Switzerland does not require a certified cash register. But your takings must still be recorded and kept properly.

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• 24 September 2026 · 5 min read

  Cash register with or without a subscription: 5-year cost comparison

  A CHF 80 per month subscription adds up to CHF 4,800 over five years. Here is how to compare the two models fairly before you commit.

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• 24 September 2026 · 6 min read

  How to choose a cash register: the checklist

  Offline mode, built-in payment terminal, VAT, local support: the checklist for comparing cash registers without getting it wrong.

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• 25 September 2026 · 6 min read

  Lightspeed alternative in Switzerland: a POS system with no subscription

  Lightspeed is powerful software, but its monthly subscription weighs on you over time. Here is who it suits, and when a lifetime license comes out ahead.

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• 25 September 2026 · 6 min read

  SumUp POS alternative in Switzerland: what to compare

  Free software or a modest subscription is only part of the cost. Fees, hardware, dependency: what to look at before you choose.

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