Barcode scanning
Scan products to fill the invoice, apply discounts and deduct stock in one step, with no manual typing at the counter.
Retail & supermarkets
Retail billing software built for counter speed and stock accuracy
Scan barcodes, bill in seconds, and keep every unit of stock accounted for. Paytimate gives supermarkets, grocery stores and boutiques one system for the counter, the shelf and the numbers.
Capabilities
Everything the retail counter and back office need
Designed for shops handling hundreds of products, where every second at the register and every unit on the shelf matters.
Variants and live stock
Track stock by size, colour or pack, and see accurate counts the moment a sale is made.
Low-stock alerts
Set a limit per item and get an automatic WhatsApp alert when stock crosses it, before shelves run empty.
GST invoicing
Item-wise tax, discounts and clean, compliant invoices ready to print or share digitally.
Multi-outlet control
Manage every store from a single dashboard and compare outlets without collecting spreadsheets.
Sales analytics
See daily revenue, peak selling hours and top-moving products to plan purchasing and staffing.
Why upgrade
Why modern retailers are replacing manual billing
Retail runs on speed and accuracy. When a store carries hundreds of SKUs across grocery, clothing or specialty lines, manual ledgers lead to stock discrepancies and revenue leakage that only show up at the month-end count.
Paytimate automates the transaction from the moment an item is scanned. Stock updates instantly, online and offline counts stay matched down to the unit, and owners see the day's sales without waiting for closing.
Comparison
Paytimate vs. manual retail billing
What changes on the shop floor when billing and inventory are connected.
| Task | With Paytimate | Manual billing |
|---|---|---|
| Adding items to a bill | Scan the barcode | Type or search each item |
| Stock after a sale | Deducted automatically | Updated by hand, if at all |
| Running low on an item | WhatsApp alert to the manager | Found out when the shelf is empty |
| Multiple stores | One dashboard | Separate books per store |
| Sales insight | Live reports | Compiled at month-end |
What is retail billing software?
Retail billing software is a point-of-sale system that creates invoices at the counter, scans product barcodes, updates stock after every sale and reports your sales. It replaces manual ledgers and reduces billing and stock errors.
Does Paytimate support barcode scanners?
Yes. Scan a product barcode at checkout and the item is added to the bill, discounts are applied and stock is deducted automatically.
Can I manage size and colour variants?
Yes. Products can carry variants such as size and colour, with stock counted for each variant, which suits boutiques and apparel stores.
Can I run more than one outlet?
Yes. Manage stock and view sales for every outlet from one dashboard, so you can compare outlet performance.
Will billing continue if the internet goes down?
Yes. Paytimate keeps billing offline and syncs your sales and stock to the cloud when the connection returns.
Do I need special hardware?
No. Paytimate runs on a standard PC or tablet. A barcode scanner and receipt printer are useful for busy counters, and common models work.
Run a faster, more accurate store
Start a free trial and bill your first customers with barcode scanning today.