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Smoke shop & vape shop POS Every sale ID-⁠checked. Every flavor counted.

Smoke shops carry hundreds of small, similar items and face strict age rules. NRS handles both, and its tobacco scan data program can pay you back on the cigarettes you already sell.

Shelves of vape products in a smoke shopRecommendedPanther Workstation
Built for tobacco & vape shops

What your counter needs, covered.

A small tobacco shop with boxes stacked to the ceiling
  1. License ID scanning

    A dedicated ID scanner verifies age on restricted items. No more relying on the cashier to do the math.

  2. Tobacco scan data

    Earn monthly buydowns and rewards from tobacco manufacturers, based on your sales volume.

  3. Variants under control

    Track flavors, strengths and sizes so you reorder what sells.

  4. Fewer losses

    Anti-theft alerts on your phone, camera integration, and every void and no-sale logged by employee.

  5. Small counter? Go tablet

    The Panther tablet POS fits tight counters, and runs on your own Android tablet for $0 hardware.

Hundreds of look-alike items and strict age rules. Your register should know the difference.

Hardware

What Dipendra recommends for tobacco & vape shops

Panther WorkstationTablet POS

Tablet POS

Panther Workstation

A tablet POS on a stand, with the printer, drawer and scanner ready to plug in.

  • RegisterAndroid tablet running the NRS Panther app
  • Customer displayCustomer-facing screen included
  • Receipt printerThermal printer, no ink cartridges, phenol-free paper

PANTHER WROKSTATION β€” Now $707.00! Was $1,199.00 πŸŽ‰ Your business may qualify for a FREE POS system! πŸ“ž Call Dipendra to find out if you qualify. NRS PAY required.

Puma POSClassic

POS system

Puma POS

The classic NRS countertop POS for everyday stores.

  • PricebookUp to 8,000 UPCs
  • ScreensCashier touchscreen with an attached customer-facing screen
  • Cashier display15-inch merchant touchscreen (as on NRS countertop bundles)

$599.00 NRS list (was $1,299). πŸŽ‰ Your business may qualify for a FREE POS system! πŸ“ž Call Dipendra to find out if you qualify. NRS PAY required.

EMV card readerFree with NRS PAY

Payments

EMV card reader

Swipe, dip, tap or key in: the card reader that comes with NRS PAY.

  • AcceptsSwipe, dip (chip), tap (contactless, including mobile wallets such as Apple Pay) or keyed entry
  • CostFree with NRS PAY
  • ProcessingClean Rate 2.49% + 10c card-present, or cash discount; EBT Unlimited optional

Free with NRS PAY. $350 per device if leased equipment is not returned. Dipendra's terms can differ.

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Testimonials

Store owners on working with Dipendra

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β€œSetup took one afternoon. Dipendra loaded our items, tested every payment and stayed until the cashiers were comfortable. When the printer jammed on a busy Saturday, one call got it sorted.”
Rajesh Patel
Patel's Fuel & Food Mart Β· Garland, TX
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β€œI finally understand what I pay for card processing. He went through my old statement line by line and put the whole quote in writing before I decided anything.”
Maria Gonzalez
La Esperanza Market Β· Irving, TX
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β€œCheckout is faster and my staff picked it up in a day. It's nice to have a local person who actually answers the phone instead of a call center.”
Daniel Kim
Lone Star Smoke & Vape Β· Plano, TX
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β€œThe reports show me what sells and what to reorder, and I can see the day's sales on my phone. The training for my team was clear and patient.”
Anita Sharma
Sharma Wines & Spirits Β· Richardson, TX
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β€œNo pressure and no surprises. He explained the options, helped me pick the plan that fit a small cafe, and checked in after we went live.”
Tom Nguyen
Saigon Corner Cafe Β· Carrollton, TX
Questions

Tobacco & vape shops: common questions

What is tobacco scan data?

Manufacturers pay retailers buydowns and rewards for reporting tobacco sales. NRS's Tobacco Scan Data program reports them from your POS, so you earn without paperwork.

Can I run promotions like buy 2, get 1?

Yes. Create promotions on the POS, show them on the customer screen, or run a loyalty club.

What is the best POS system for a smoke shop or vape shop?

One that checks ID on every restricted sale, tracks hundreds of near-identical items by flavor and strength, and pays you back through tobacco scan data. NRS does all three, and the Panther tablet POS suits small counters, with $0 hardware if you use your own Android tablet.

Do I have to check ID for tobacco and vape sales?

Yes. Federal law sets 21 as the minimum age to buy any tobacco or vape product, and many states add their own rules. NRS license ID scanning reads the driver's license at checkout, so the age check never depends on the cashier's math.

How do tobacco scan data payments work?

Your POS records every tobacco sale, and that data is sent to participating manufacturers' programs. In return they pay rebates and fund buydowns and promotions. Amounts depend on each manufacturer's program and your sales volume, so ask Dipendra which programs fit your store.

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