Do I need a special scanner?

Many shops use the phone camera; dedicated Bluetooth scanners are optional when volume grows.

Does scanning update stock?

Yes. Selling a scanned item reduces inventory the same way as picking it from the list.

Guides / Barcode scanning

Barcode scanning at the duka counter

During rush hour, searching by name slows the queue. Barcodes on bread, soda, and packaged goods let you ring the right item in one scan—with the price you set, not guesswork.

F-Biz POS sell screen with scanner access — Open the scanner from Sell—available on Pay As You Go and above.

When scanning helps most

High-volume packaged goods with standard barcodes
Shops where cashiers are new or prices change often
Counters with long queues at lunch and evening peak
Reducing “wrong item, wrong price” disputes

Setup in three steps

Add items in inventory with the barcode printed on the package (see our inventory guide)
At Sell, tap the scanner icon and point at the barcode
Adjust quantity if needed, then checkout as usual

F-Biz add item form with barcode field — Capture barcodes when you add stock—once per SKU.

Plan requirement

Barcode scanning is available on Pay As You Go, Team, and Desktop plans—not on the Free plan. If you scan daily, upgrading usually pays for itself in time saved. Compare tiers in our pricing guide.

Who this is for

Hardware shops and busy retail counters with packaged SKUs—scan the fittings, tap the loose items. See F-Biz for hardware stores for search-and-scan workflows at peak hour.

Loose goods still work

Tomatoes, bulk sugar, and loose hardware stay on the grid or custom line items—scanning is for packaged SKUs. Most dukas use both: scan the Coke, tap the onion.