TRADE MODULE

Trade Counter Software for UK Businesses

Q: How do credit limits work?

You can set per-account credit limits with real-time balance visibility. Staff can see outstanding balances at the point of sale, and the system can automatically block transactions that would exceed the limit.

Q: Does it integrate with EPOS?

TABS trade counter software integrates seamlessly with our EPOS module, allowing you to handle both trade and retail sales through the same system with a single stock file.

Q: Can I upload customer orders in any format?

Yes. TABS uses AI to read customer orders submitted in any format including PDFs, photographs of handwritten lists, spreadsheets and Word documents. The system extracts product references and quantities, matches them against your stock database and presents colour-coded results for your staff to review before adding to the basket.

Manage trade accounts, credit limits and customer-specific pricing from a single platform. With AI-powered order upload, your counter staff can process customer orders in any format — giving them the tools to serve account customers quickly and accurately.

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Account Management

Manage trade accounts with individual pricing structures and credit terms tailored to each customer.

Credit Control

Set and monitor credit limits per account with real-time balance visibility and overspend prevention.

Invoice Generation

Generate invoices on the spot or consolidate transactions into monthly statements instantly.

Built for Trade

Everything Your Counter Staff Need

TABS trade counter software is designed for businesses that manage complex account relationships alongside everyday retail sales. Whether you handle a handful of trade accounts or several hundred, the system scales with you.

AI Order Upload Trade customers send orders in every format imaginable — emailed spreadsheets, photographed handwritten lists, PDF purchase orders. Upload them directly and let AI extract product references, match them against your stock file and present colour-coded results for review before adding to the basket.
Bespoke Pricing Structures Assign individual price lists, volume discounts and contract pricing to each trade account so customers always see the right price.
Per-Account Credit Limits Set individual credit limits for every customer. Staff receive real-time visibility of account balances, and the system can automatically block transactions that would exceed the limit.
Flexible Invoicing Generate an invoice on the spot for individual transactions, or consolidate a month's activity into a single statement. Integrates with Sage and Xero.
Customer-Specific Pricing Tiers Support multiple pricing tiers and volume-break discounts so your best customers are rewarded automatically at the counter.
Full Transaction History Access the complete purchase history for every trade account at a glance, making queries, returns and reorders straightforward.

Northern Builders Ltd

Account #TC-00412

Active

Credit Used £3,240 / £5,000

£1,760 remaining

Tier B Pricing Net 30 Terms

Recent Transactions

INV-8834 14 Feb 2026

£485.20

INV-8801 10 Feb 2026

£1,120.00

INV-8779 06 Feb 2026

£634.80

Works With Your Other Modules

The trade counter module connects seamlessly with the rest of the TABS platform, keeping stock, sales and warehouse data in sync.

EPOS Software

Run trade and retail sales through a single till with shared stock and unified reporting.

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Stock Control

Every trade sale updates your inventory instantly across all locations and channels.

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Warehouse Management

Coordinate picking, packing and dispatch for trade orders alongside your retail fulfilment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the TABS trade counter module.

Can I set customer-specific pricing?

Yes. TABS allows you to create individual price lists per account, configure volume discounts and set contract pricing so every trade customer sees the rates agreed with them. Pricing is applied automatically at the counter, removing the need for manual overrides.

How do credit limits work?

You can set a credit limit for each trade account individually. The system tracks the outstanding balance in real time and alerts your staff when a customer is approaching their limit. Once the limit is exceeded, transactions can be blocked automatically until a payment is received or a manager overrides the hold.

Can I generate invoices from the trade counter?

Yes. Invoices are generated from within the system and can be printed, emailed, or exported. You can invoice individual transactions or consolidate a customer's activity into monthly statements. The module integrates with accounting packages such as Sage and Xero, so invoices flow through to your ledgers without re-keying.

Does it integrate with EPOS?

The trade counter module integrates seamlessly with the TABS EPOS system. Your staff can handle both trade and retail sales through the same interface, drawing from a single stock file. This means there is no need for separate systems or duplicate data entry.

Can I upload customer orders in any format?

Yes. TABS uses AI to read orders submitted as PDFs, photographs of handwritten lists, spreadsheets, Word documents or plain text. The system extracts product references and quantities, matches them against your stock database, and presents colour-coded results — green for confirmed matches, amber for multiple possibilities, and red for items that need attention. Your staff review and confirm before anything is added to the basket, so they stay in full control.

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See how TABS handles trade accounts, credit limits and customer-specific pricing. Book a demo.

Based in the North

Manchester, UK

Phone

0161 925 6121

Email

info@etabsltd.co.uk