New Generation Cash Register POS Requirement: 2025 Comprehensive Guide

Important Announcement: Transition Period Extended to January 10, 2025

The Revenue Administration of the Ministry of Treasury and Finance postponed the requirement for all card payments to be made with new generation cash register POS devices, which was planned to start on November 15, 2024, to January 10, 2025. This postponement was granted to allow the completion of technical infrastructure developments necessary especially for foreign currency collection.

What Is a New Generation PCR (YN ÖKC)?

New generation payment recording devices (YN ÖKC) are computer-based devices whose technical specifications have been redefined within the framework of technological developments, capable of securely transferring data and communicating with the Revenue Administration via the internet.

Main Features of New Generation PCR:

• Online Connection: Ability to work continuously online with GİB systems

• Secure Data Transfer: Encrypted transmission of sales data

• Fiscal Memory: Capacity to store at least 4,000 Z reports and 1 million receipts for 10 years

• Integrated POS Feature: Processing bank card payments on the same device

• Real-Time Reporting: Instant transmission of sales data to GİB

Who Is Subject to This Requirement?

According to Law No. 3100, first and second-class merchants engaged in retail goods and services sales are required to use Payment Recording Devices. These taxpayers are also covered by the New Generation PCR requirement.

Those Under the Requirement:

• First and second-class merchants

• Businesses engaged in retail goods and services sales

• Those making sales without invoice issuance obligation

• All taxpayers currently using PCR

Exemption Criteria:

Large-scale businesses meeting certain conditions may apply for exemption:

• Annual sales revenue exceeding 10 million TL

• Balance sheet assets exceeding 10 million TL

• Businesses with more than 50 PCRs

New Generation PCR Types

YN PCRs are offered in two main types:

1. EFT-POS Enabled YN PCR

• Integrated devices containing a bank POS

• No need for external POS connection

• Both cash register and POS operations in one device

2. Basic/Computer-Connected YN PCR

• Devices without built-in POS

• External POS device can be connected by cable

• Can work integrated with existing POS systems

Important Dates and Processes

Critical Dates:

• July 1, 2024: EFT-POS compatible YN PCR usage requirement began

• November 15, 2024: First postponed date

• January 10, 2025: Final transition date

• January 17, 2025: Bank reporting date

The usage period of Old Generation PCRs expires on January 10, 2025. After this date, old-type devices will be shut down.

Reasons for Postponement

The statement emphasized that some taxpayers requested postponement of the transition process until the necessary technical infrastructure for foreign currency collection is provided, and that the current postponement was made as a result of the need for some technical developments to enable foreign currency collection on POS devices also on new generation devices.

This postponement was particularly welcomed in the following sectors:

• Tourism businesses

• Hotels

• Jewelers

• Businesses collecting foreign currency

Penal Sanctions

Special Irregularity Penalty will be applied to taxpayers who are required to use New Generation PCR but do not. Additionally, the penalty for taxpayers who do not accept payment by debit or credit card is 10,000 TL for each detection for second-class merchants.

Penalty Types:

1. Special Irregularity Penalty: For not using YN PCR

2. Card Payment Refusal Penalty: 10,000 TL per detection (for II. class merchants)

3. Receipt Issuance Penalty: Separate penalty for each unissued receipt

A special irregularity penalty of 4,200.00 TL is imposed for 2025.

How Is the Transition Process Done?

1. Procuring the Device

YN PCRs are purchased from sales dealers of authorized PCR companies by presenting identification. Dealers perform the taxpayer status inquiry on the Revenue Administration's www.gib.gov.tr website, have the customer sign the inquiry printout, and then complete the sales transaction.

2. Activation Process

The activation of the device purchased from the dealer is performed by the authorized PCR companies' service centers. Taxpayers who purchase the device from the dealer apply to the authorized service with the device, certificate, and invoice.

3. Bank Agreement

Additionally, those using New Generation PCR are also required to make a merchant agreement with at least one bank or payment service provider to offer payment by debit/credit card.

4. Disposal of Old Device

Taxpayers must scrap Old Generation PCRs, stop using mobile EFT-POS devices, and return them to the institution they purchased from.

Benefits for Businesses

Operational Advantages:

• Single Device Solution: Cash register and POS operations together

• Automatic Reporting: Elimination of manual data entry needs

• Fast Processing: Faster process for customer payments

• Inventory Management: Advanced product tracking and reporting

Financial Advantages:

• Tax Compliance: Compliance through automatic GİB notification

• Transparency: Recording of all transactions

• Audit Convenience: Easy audit with electronic records

Technical Specifications

YN PCRs' operating system must have at least 32-bit or higher data processing capacity. Also, it must be able to perform data sending to PCR TSM Center, remote management, encryption, I/O (Input/Output), receipt issuance, etc. operations simultaneously with multiprocess capability.

Minimum Technical Requirements:

• Operating System: At least 32-bit

• Connection: Internet/GSM connection

• Memory: 10-year data storage capacity

• Security: Encryption and secure data transfer

• Multi-Processing: Multiprocess support

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What happens if I don't transition to New Generation PCR by January 10?

Taxpayers who do not transition to YN PCR by January 10 may face penal sanctions. Additionally, Old Generation PCRs will be shut down from this date.

Q: Which devices should I choose?

If you accept card payments, you can choose EFT-POS enabled; if you only do cash transactions, you can choose basic/computer-connected YN PCR.

Q: What is the transition cost?

Device prices vary by brand and features. You can get current price information from authorized dealers.

Taxpayers who transition to YN PCR before January 10, 2025, will not face Special Irregularity Penalty sanctions. Additionally, since Old Generation PCRs will be shut down on January 10, they will have prevented disruption to their business.

Urgent Action Recommendations:

1. Act Now: Limited time remains until January 10

2. Research Authorized Dealers: Purchase from GİB-approved dealers

3. Bank Agreement: Prepare your payment infrastructure

4. Staff Training: Prepare your team for new system usage

5. Plan Testing Process: Test after device activation

Final Warning:

This requirement is not just a legal obligation but also an important opportunity for your business's digital transformation. Complete your transition by utilizing the postponement period and avoid potential penalties.

References:

• Rize Chamber of Commerce and Industry Announcement

• GİB New Generation PCR Official Page

• Aliağa Chamber of Commerce Notification

This content includes current information as of September 2025. Please follow GİB's official website for the latest developments.