FAQ# 2161: Why did the Cash Register Express prices increase?

Answer

PC America, the parent company of Cash Register Express (CRE), now has a new partnership with Heartland Payment Systems.

• CRE certified annual support contracts now cover a full site - not each license as it was before - so if you have 3+ stations you are already reaping the savings
• Also include in the new annual support contract is a partnership with Heartland (when you have a new Heartland payment contract) covering any payment processing issues you may have
• CRE partnership with Heartland Payment Systems will also enhance the software's ability to process integrated EMV transactions, and make set up much easier since all pin pads will come pre-encrypted.
• CRE Pro license cost has increased slightly, but is still competitively priced with in the market.