Shift4 offers integrated payment processing, point-of-sale software, and ecommerce tools for hospitality, retail, and more. See features, pricing, and FAQs.
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August 7, 2026
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Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) is a publicly traded payment processing and commerce technology company headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1999 by Jared Isaacman, the company provides an integrated payments ecosystem spanning in-person, online, and mobile transactions. Its platform includes a payment gateway with point-to-point encryption (P2PE), tokenization, and EMV support, along with point-of-sale software brands such as Harbortouch, Future POS, Restaurant Manager, and POSitouch, plus the SkyTab mobile POS device for tableside ordering and payments. Shift4 also operates Shift4Shop (formerly 3dcart), an ecommerce platform for building online stores with integrated payment processing. The company's Unified Commerce platform connects with 500+ point-of-sale and property management systems, and its technology powers payment processing for over 200,000 businesses across hospitality, restaurant, retail, lodging, gaming, and ecommerce industries.
Key Features
Payment Gateway — Integrated payment gateway with point-to-point encryption (P2PE), tokenization, and EMV chip support for secure in-person, online, and mobile transactions.
SkyTab Mobile POS — Mobile point-of-sale device for tableside ordering and payments in restaurant and hospitality settings.
Point-of-Sale Software — POS software brands including Harbortouch, Future POS, Restaurant Manager, and POSitouch, tailored to hospitality and restaurant businesses.
Shift4Shop Ecommerce Platform — Ecommerce platform (formerly 3dcart) for building online stores with built-in payment processing.
Unified Commerce Integrations — 500+ integrations with third-party point-of-sale and property management systems, connecting payments across a merchant's existing software stack.
Unified platform covering payment processing, point-of-sale, and ecommerce in one integrated ecosystem
Wide integration footprint with 500+ point-of-sale and property management systems
Established, publicly traded company (NYSE: FOUR) with a large existing merchant base
Supports multiple channels: in-person, online, and mobile payments
Cons
Product line spans several legacy POS brands (Harbortouch, Future POS, Restaurant Manager, POSitouch), which can mean inconsistent interfaces depending on which system a merchant is on
Primarily geared toward hospitality, retail, and restaurant verticals, so may be less suited to businesses outside those industries
As a payment processor, pricing and contract terms are typically negotiated per merchant rather than published transparently