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Music Store POS & Payment Solutions


Kurv’s music store POS systems help instrument retailers manage in-store sales, lessons, repairs, and online orders with ease. Accept payments securely, track transactions across channels, and simplify operations.

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🔒Secure, simple, and quick application process.

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Payment Solutions Designed for Music Store Operations

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Handle High-Value Instrument Sales with Confidence

From guitars and keyboards to amps and specialty instruments, Kurv’s solutions give you confidence when processing large purchases.

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Simplify Complex Music Store Transactions

Bundled instrument packages, accessories, and rental programs can complicate checkout. We’ll help you streamline those transactions without errors.

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Support Lessons, Repairs, and Service-Based Revenue

Kurv lets you accept payments for classes, instrument servicing, and other offerings while keeping everything organized within one system.

Music Store Business Types We Support

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Independent Music Stores

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Instrument & Gear Retailers

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Used & Vintage Instrument Sellers

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Repair & Service-Based Music Retailers

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Guitar, Drum, & Keyboard Specialty Shops

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Music Stores Offering Lessons

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Multi-Location Music Retail Chains

How It Works

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Quick Start

Tell us about your business, select hardware, and continue to full app.

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Complete Application

Fill out your details, review pricing, and digitally sign the application.

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Rapid Verification

Connect with Finicity to skip doc uploads & complete fast KYC.

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Receive Approval in Minutes

Accept payments online instantly or as soon as you get your terminal.

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Merchant Tools & Support

Access your portal for reports. We’ll ensure everything runs smoothly.

Smart Payment Hardware for Music Retail Environments


Kurv offers POS hardware options that fit different store layouts while supporting high-value transactions and day-to-day sales.

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Tap to Pay & Countertop Terminals

Offer fast, contactless payments at the counter for instruments, accessories, and lesson fees.

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Handheld & Mobile Terminals

Take payments anywhere in the store, from the sales floor to lesson desks and repair stations.

All-in-One Terminal

All-in-One & Hybrid Setups

Combine countertop and mobile hardware for a flexible checkout setup that fits your store’s workflow.

Payment Channels Music Stores Need

Sell smarter with tools designed to convert, retain, and scale. Kurv’s flexible features adapt to how your customers shop. On any device, at any time.

In-Store PaymentsIn-Store Payments

Process payments at the counter or lesson station with POS tools built for high-volume, multi-item transactions.

  • EMV chip and contactless payments
  • Integrated POS software
Online & Invoice PaymentsOnline & Invoice Payments

Sell instruments, accessories, and service packages online, or send invoices for music lessons and repairs. Kurv keeps all payments tied to your central POS.

  • Secure, PCI DSS payment gateway integration
  • Customizable checkout experience
  • Real-time fraud protection
Phone & Remote PaymentsPhone & Remote Payments

Take payments for remote instrument orders, lessons, repairs, and special orders, all seamlessly connected to your main POS system.

  • iOS and Android payment app
  • Offline payment processing capability
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Additional Payment Features for Music Retailers

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Inventory Management for Music Store Sales

Track instruments, accessories, and supplies in real time. Kurv makes it easy to monitor stock, manage SKUs, and plan for seasonal demand.

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Recurring & Service-Based Billing

Process recurring lesson payments or subscription-based services with automated billing to reduce manual work.

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Deposits, Partial Payments, and Special Orders

Handle deposits and partial payments for high-ticket instruments or special orders without complicating the checkout process.

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Digital Receipts, Reporting, and Reconciliation

Send digital receipts, reconcile transactions, and generate reports for sales, inventory, and financial insights, all in one platform.

The Kurv Advantage

Gift and Loyalty

Gift and Loyalty

Boost repeat business and increase revenue with custom-branded gift and loyalty cards.

Easy Pricing

Easy Pricing

Competitive and transparent pricing models so you know what you’ll pay.

Easy Onboarding

Easy Onboarding

No sales call required to sign up today.

Quick Approval

Quick Approval

Get approved in as little as 1 day with our proprietary underwriting technology.

Simple Integration

Simple Integration

No headache for connecting and testing your account.

24/7/365 Support

24/7/365 Support

Get support on your terms with our on-call client success team.

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Vince DiGiorgio

“We love working with our rep! You can ALWAYS count on him to pick up his phone and resolve any concerns or questions in a timely manner. You will not be disappointed!”

20+ Years of Partnership

Championed growth with support and insight at every milestone.

Future-Ready hardware

Whether dip, tap, swipe or scan, accept flexible payment options.

Secured Digital Gateway

Kurv’s PCI-compliant gateway, ensures transactions are seamless.

What Our Clients Say

Quick Help

My terminal was fried from a power surge. They quickly resolved the issue sending me a new terminal for the next day.

DA

Great Customer Service and Experience!

Great customer service. The entire process was smooth from beginning to end. I am very thankful and grateful for them.

EA

Quick and easy submission

My request and form submission got handled quickly and smoothly. Thank you!

KR

The attention was very good

The attention was very good. I felt very comfortable in the whole setup. Very professional.

TE

Highly recommend

Highly recommend! Got my company merchant up and running immediately.

PR

Great Experience Since Day One!

Great experience since day one! Seamless payment processing and customer support!

ER

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Kurv work with my existing music store POS?

Yes. Kurv integrates with many existing POS systems or can replace them entirely, depending on your store’s needs.

Does Kurv support large ticket instrument purchases?

Absolutely. Kurv is designed to handle high-value transactions securely and efficiently, ideal for instruments like pianos, guitars, and specialty gear.

Is Kurv suitable for multi-location music stores?

Yes. Kurv can manage payments, inventory, and reporting across multiple locations from one centralized dashboard.

Are online and in-store payments unified?

Yes. All sales are connected within a single system, whether in-store, online, or over the phone.

Is Kurv PCI-compliant and secure?

Yes. Kurv meets PCI DSS compliance standards and uses secure encryption to protect all transactions.

Does Kurv support inventory management for music stores?

Yes. Track instruments, accessories, and lesson availability with real-time updates directly in Kurv’s POS system.

Is Kurv a POS system or a payment processor?

Kurv is both. It provides full POS functionality and secure payment processing for in-store, online, and mobile transactions.

How long does it take to get started with Kurv?

Setup is fast, most music stores can get up and running in just a few days, with hardware, software, and support fully integrated.

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