A key part of the rollout is Stitch Express' integration with Shopify POS to offer a fully integrated POS solution.
The integration is designed to allow merchants using Shopify to connect their physical payment terminals directly to their existing online store, synchronising orders, payments and fulfilment without requiring separate reconciliation.
The move comes as retailers increasingly operate across both physical and digital channels, creating demand for payment infrastructure that can connect the two experiences rather than treating them as separate operations.
Stitch Express POS is available in three configurations: as a standalone card terminal, through Shopify POS, or via an API for retailers using custom-built point-of-sale systems.
The Shopify integration allows transactions made at a physical store to flow directly into the merchant's Shopify environment. Once a customer completes a payment, the corresponding order is automatically marked as paid, reducing the need for staff to manually match payments with orders.
For retailers operating their own technology stack, Stitch's API enables access to terminal sessions, while businesses that do not require an integration can use the standalone terminal.
All transactions, whether completed online or in-store, are visible through the Stitch Express dashboard.
The offering supports traditional card payments, including tap, insert and swipe, alongside digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. Customers can also use Pay Later at the point of sale through a QR-code-based checkout.
The expansion also brings alternative payment options into the physical checkout experience.
Through Stitch Express, customers can scan a QR code to access Pay Later, with the transaction linked directly to the specific order and products being purchased. This means shoppers do not need to locate the purchase separately in another platform before completing their payment.
For merchants, the Pay Later transaction is settled in full, with Stitch stating that the retailer carries no credit risk.
The platform also supports automated refunds, including refunds through Shopify POS and refunds to the original payment method. Cardless refunds and refunds to Apple Pay and Google Pay are also supported.
The new POS functionality is already being used by several South African retailers, including Curve Gear, Sealand, Ciovita and Reef Surf Shop.
For businesses such as Curve Gear, the integration is aimed at improving visibility across physical and online retail.
"We built Curve Gear on Shopify, and being able to sync our in-store and online payments seamlessly has been a game-changer," says Neill Kropman, Head of Retail, Ops, Brand and Marketing at Curve Gear. "We don't lose visibility when a sale happens in the shop. It's been great working with the Stitch team to get this up and running smoothly."
Burnt Studios COO/CFO Jacques Dalziel says the company's experience with Stitch has also highlighted the value of a payments provider that responds to merchant requirements.
"They take the time to understand the pain points we raise, then translate that feedback into practical solutions, like the Shopify POS integration," he says.
Stitch says the new offering is built on the same payments infrastructure used by some of its larger enterprise customers, including Bash, Sani, SIXT and Babylonstoren.
The objective is to make that infrastructure accessible to retailers of different sizes without requiring them to adopt the complexity typically associated with enterprise payment systems.
"Stitch Express was built to give every South African business access to the same quality payments infrastructure as the largest enterprise retailers, purpose-built for their needs," says Junaid Dadan, co-founder and president of Stitch.
"With Express In-person payments, we're extending that to point of sale. A merchant can now run their online and physical store through one platform, with the payment methods their customers want to use, including Pay Later and mobile wallets at the counter."
Stitch also certifies compatible payment devices and offers flexible acquisition options, including rent-to-own and outright purchase for selected hardware.
The launch represents another step in Stitch's expansion from online payments into a broader omnichannel payments proposition.
Stitch Express launched in early 2025 as part of the wider Stitch payments platform, which provides payment infrastructure to businesses including Takealot, MTN, Vodacom, TFG's Bash and Mr D.
For South African retailers, the latest development reflects a broader shift towards connected commerce, where the distinction between online and physical shopping is increasingly blurred.
By linking payment acceptance, order management and alternative payment methods across channels, Stitch is positioning Express as a single payments layer for businesses looking to scale their omnichannel operations without building separate systems for each sales environment.
Existing Stitch Express merchants can add POS capabilities to their accounts, while new merchants can sign up for online and in-person payments through the Stitch Express platform.
