Connecting your POS terminal to your cash register: everything you need to know

What the new POS-RT requirement is, who it applies to, and how to connect your Mollie devices in just a few minutes, with no stress and no surprises.

What the new POS-RT requirement is, who it applies to, and how to connect your Mollie devices in just a few minutes, with no stress and no surprises.

As of 1 January 2026, a new requirement has come into force for Italian merchants: POS terminals must be connected to the electronic cash register (RT). Introduced by the Italian Revenue Agency, this measure is designed to ensure greater transparency in the reporting of fiscal receipts and applies to all shops, restaurants, and professionals that accept electronic payments.

If you use a Mollie POS terminal, you already have everything you need. You simply need to complete an online linking procedure on the Italian Revenue Agency portal so you can continue operating and accepting payments with complete peace of mind. In this article, we explain what’s changing, who is affected, and how to complete the connection in just a few steps.

What is the POS-RT connection and why is it mandatory?

The POS-RT connection is a fully digital integration, with no cables and no new hardware required, between the payment terminal and the electronic cash register. Once activated, card transactions are automatically matched with the fiscal receipts issued by the cash register, making the process transparent and traceable for the tax authorities.

This requirement was introduced by the 2025 Budget Law and has been in effect since 1 January 2026. Here are the key deadlines to keep in mind:

  • For POS terminals already in use on 1 January 2026, or used between 1 and 31 January 2026: by 20 April 2026

  • For new terminals activated after January 2026: between the 6th day and the last day of the second month following activation

⚠️ Important: Failure to complete the connection may result in fines ranging from €1,000 to €4,000 for each unlinked device, plus €100 for each incorrect or omitted data submission (up to a maximum of €1,000 per quarter). Repeated violations may also lead to the suspension of business activity from 15 days to 2 months.

Who is required to connect their POS terminal to the electronic cash register?

This requirement applies to all businesses operating in Italy that use:

  • Physical POS terminals (including Tap)

  • SoftPOS / Tap to Pay solutions (POS via app on iPhone, Android smartphones, or tablets)

  • Virtual POS terminals or e-commerce gateways, if online sales are certified through a physical cash register or through the Italian Revenue Agency’s online commercial document

The following are exempt from the requirement:

  • Merchants running an e-commerce store who issue invoices but do not have a cash register

  • Merchants using POS terminals exclusively for vending machines, fuel sales, or state monopoly goods (such as tobacco products), provided the same terminal is never used for other products

How to connect your Mollie POS terminal to the electronic cash register (RT)

Mollie is an authorised European provider operating fully in Italy. For this reason, your terminals will not appear automatically in the Italian tax registry for electronic payment tools, and you will need to enter the details manually. Don’t worry: it’s a simple, quick process and fully compliant with the regulations.

Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Gather your Mollie details

Before accessing the portal, make sure you have the following information ready:

  • Italian or foreign acquirer: Foreign

  • Acquirer tax code: 815839091B01

  • Acquirer name: Mollie BV

  • Merchant agreement contract number: your Mollie organisation ID. You can find it in the top-right corner of your monthly invoice, or in your dashboard by clicking the profile icon in the top-left corner (it’s the number starting with #)

  • Terminal ID: specific to each device. To find it, log in to your Mollie Dashboard → Point of sale → click on the terminal → Terminal information

Use the following depending on your terminal type:

  • PAX terminals and TAP: use the Serial number

  • Tap to Pay (Mollie app or Tap app): use the Terminal ID

Step 2: Access the Invoices and Receipts portal

Go to ivaservizi.agenziaentrate.gov.it/portale/ and log in using SPID, CIE, CNS, or Entratel/Fisconline credentials. You can complete the procedure yourself or ask your accountant to do it on your behalf.

Step 3: Add the terminal and link it to the electronic cash register

  • In the side menu, select Device linking – POS → Manage connections

  • Click Add POS, then Add acquirer

  • Enter all the information collected in Step 1

  • Select your cash register and click Connect

Done. Your Mollie terminal is now linked to your cash register.

👉 For more detailed instructions, we recommend consulting the full Help Centre article and the official operational guide on linking POS terminals to cash registers published by the Italian Revenue Agency.

Mollie: your payments partner in Italy and across Europe

Running a business in Italy is already demanding enough. Navigating tax regulations shouldn’t make it harder. That’s one of the reasons Mollie exists: we don’t just give you advanced payment technology, we stand by your side when the rules change.

More than 250,000 businesses across Europe have already chosen us, and we continue to grow in Italy because we focus on three things: simplicity, transparency, and support that truly speaks your language.

With Mollie, you get:

  • Physical POS terminals and SoftPOS solutions already compatible with RT linking

  • Integrations with major cash register systems and e-commerce platforms

  • Italian-language support and up-to-date guides whenever regulations change

  • No hidden costs, no surprises, and no binding contracts

While other providers simply sell you a terminal, we also give you the tools to stay compliant, today and when the rules change again tomorrow.

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