Quick Overview: A Payment Terminal Isn't Just for a Fixed Checkout Counter
Most people searching "buy a STORES payment terminal" aren't just looking for a way to take payments at a fixed shop — they want something that works for pop-up stores, event sales, and sometimes even accepting payment on the spot during a delivery. This guide covers the price and eligibility for STORES's Payment Terminal 2, how the free loan works under the Standard plan, and how to make use of its standalone mode for cashless payments at mobile sales and delivery.
The Price and Eligibility for Payment Terminal 2
STORES rolled out its next-generation terminal, Payment Terminal 2, in November 2025. According to industry media coverage, it's priced at ¥27,720 (tax included) for Standard-plan merchants. Eligibility differs by plan: per STORES's official site, signing up for the Standard plan on an annual contract gets you one terminal on free loan (this loaned terminal has to be returned if you cancel your plan). If you want a second terminal, or if you're on the Free plan or a month-to-month Standard contract, you'll need to purchase one separately.
STORES also runs time-limited promotions from time to time. From November 1 through November 30, 2026, it's offering a ¥20,000 Amazon gift card to new Standard plan sign-ups (conditions apply, and the promotion may change or end without notice). If you're considering signing up, it's worth checking the official site for whatever promotion is currently running before you commit.
Standalone Mode vs. App-Linked Mode
Payment Terminal 2 has two broad ways of working. Per industry media coverage, "standalone mode" lets you complete a payment on the terminal alone, with no pairing to a smartphone or tablet required. "App-linked mode," on the other hand, pairs the terminal with a smartphone or tablet. App-linked mode tends to be easier to manage at a fixed shop counter, while standalone mode shines when you need to move around without worrying about staying paired to a phone.
Using It for Cashless Payments at Events and on Delivery
The ability to complete a payment on the terminal alone, through standalone mode, really comes into its own outside a fixed shop setting. For pop-up stores or short-term traveling sales, where you can't build out a full checkout setup from scratch, being able to carry a single standalone terminal is a real advantage. It's also worth considering for a delivery worker who wants to take cashless payment on the spot at the point of delivery, carrying the terminal with them. Beyond being a register at a fixed shop, it's worth considering as a cashless option for mobile sales and delivery scenarios too.
Also worth noting: starting August 19, 2026, a "Printer Dock" accessory became available for Payment Terminal 2. Per industry media coverage, it's priced at ¥29,700 (tax included), connects over Bluetooth, and handles both charging the terminal and printing receipts wirelessly. The terminal itself has no built-in printer, so if you need to issue paper receipts in person, it's worth considering adding the Printer Dock. Whether you actually need paper receipts is worth factoring into how you configure your terminal setup for a mobile scenario.
How and where you deploy a payment terminal is a logistics and operations question tied directly to the point of sale itself. Leap's AI E-Commerce Agent is built around the idea of supporting a wide range of day-to-day e-commerce operations through conversation with AI, including this kind of practical work around payments and logistics at the point of sale.
FAQ
Q. Is the payment terminal always free on the Standard plan?
A. Signing up for the Standard plan on an annual contract gets you one terminal on free loan, but it has to be returned when you cancel your plan. If you want a second terminal, or you're on a month-to-month contract, you'll need to purchase one separately.
Q. Can I use a payment terminal for a one-off event like a pop-up store?
A. Yes. In standalone mode, you can complete a payment on the terminal alone, with no need to pair it to a smartphone or tablet. It's a practical setup for temporary sales outside a fixed shop, like a pop-up store or a traveling sales event.
Q. What do I need if I want to issue receipts?
A. The terminal itself doesn't have a built-in printer, so if you need to issue paper receipts in person, it's worth considering the Bluetooth-connected "Printer Dock" accessory.
Summary and Key Takeaway
A STORES payment terminal isn't limited to being a register at a fixed shop — using standalone mode, it works just as well as a cashless payment option for pop-up stores or delivery scenarios that involve moving around. Signing up for the Standard plan also keeps the barrier to entry low, since you get a terminal on free loan. Getting the terminal itself is only the first step in setup — how and where you actually deploy it in your sales operations is the real work that drives sales.
For more on this, see our guide to STORES Payments' fee structure and inbound support.
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