How to Use Alternative Currency

Some businesses accept payments in multiple currencies from customers. SalesPlay POS supports Alternative Currency to make this process simple, accurate, and efficient.

Improved Alternative Currency Handling (Update 115.5)

With the 115.5 update, the Alternative Currency interface has been improved for better usability and faster checkout.

What’s New

New placement: Alternative currencies now appear on the left-hand side of the payment screen (previously on the right) for easier access.
Enhanced visuals: Currency symbols are more visible, and the interface now displays alternative currency notes and suggested settlement values to speed up transactions.

What Is Alternative Currency?

Alternative Currency allows businesses to accept payments in currencies other than their primary (default) currency. This feature is ideal for businesses that serve international or foreign customers.

Example:
A shop located at an airport may primarily operate in USD but also accept INR (Indian Rupees) or other foreign currencies.

To use this feature, businesses must set up currency conversion rates in the POS system and manually update them whenever exchange rates change.

Once enabled, alternative currencies will appear in the Payment Interface during checkout.

Enable Alternative Currency (Step-by-Step)

Step 1–5: Enable the Feature

Log in to the POS Back Office Web Portal
Select Settings from the main menu
Go to Feature
Turn ON the Alternative Currency option
Click Save

Info: Once enabled, Alternative Currency will appear as a sub-menu under the Settings section.

Add an Alternative Currency

Step 6–10: Add Currency Details

Select Alternative Currency from the Settings menu
Click Add Alternative Currency
Enter the Currency Code and Conversion Value
Turn Status ON
Click Save

Once added, the alternative currency will sync to the POS App and appear in the Payment Interface as a dropdown near the Amount Due section.

Get Pre-Bills in Alternative Currencies

SalesPlay POS allows you to generate Pre-Bills using alternative currencies such as Euros, Dollars, Yen, and more. This feature is especially useful for businesses located in tourist areas.

How to Print a Pre-Bill in an Alternative Currency

Open the POS App main menu
Select New Sale
Click Open Orders
Select an order and tap the Print icon
Choose the required currency from the dropdown
Click Print

Once printed, the Pre-Bill will display the selected alternative currency.

Special Note: This option is available at all locations where the Pre-Bill feature is enabled, offering greater flexibility for international customers.

How to Change Alternative Currency Conversion Rates

Exchange rates change frequently. If you use alternative currencies, you must manually update conversion rates in the system.

Steps to Update Conversion Rates

Log in to the POS Back Office Web Portal
Select Settings from the main menu
Go to Alternative Currency
Select the relevant currency
Enter the new Conversion Value
Turn Status ON
Click Update

Once updated, the new rate will sync to the POS App and appear in the Payment Interface near the Amount Due section.

Important: An active internet connection is required on the POS device to receive updated currency rates.