Lightspeed Payments
When your point of sale and your payments are built by the same team, they work in perfect harmony. Discover how this seamless integration creates one unstoppable system to run and grow your business.
Unified Operations
One system to run your entire operation seamlessly. Reduce complexity, eliminate errors and focus on what matter most – your guests.
- A Truly Unified Platform: The only payment solution built for Lightspeed Restaurant, ensuring perfect communication.
- One System, One Support Team: 24/7/365 support for your full system, including POS, payments and hardware, all from one team.
- Effortless Reconciliation: End your day fast. Sales from your POS automatically match your payment deposits.
Accelerated Service & Payouts
When your POS and payment terminal are one, your team moves faster. Serve more guests, reduce errors at checkout, and get access to your earnings in minutes, not days.
- NEW Tableside Ordering & Payments: Empower staff to take orders and process payments on a single, pocket-sized device.
- Fast Access to Funds: Get paid your way. Choose Instant Payouts (in minutes) or Same-Day Payouts (end of day)
- Faster, Error-Free Checkouts: Reduce manual entry errors and shave seconds off each transaction.
Smarter, Data-Driven Growth
A single source of data gives you the most powerful insights. See the full story behind every transaction to optimize your menu, staff, and competitive strategy with clarity.
- Benchmarks & Trends: With complete data, see how you truly stack up against local competitors to spot new opportunities
- Magic Menu Quadrant: Go beyond what’s popular to see menu item profitability with integrated cost and payment data.
- Complete Performance Reports: Analyze sales, server, and menu data with payment information for unparalleled clarity.
Fine Dining
The perfect fit for flawless guest experiences and effortless operations.
- Seamless Tableside Payments: Split bills and manage courses without leaving the table.
- Faster Reconciliation for Complex Orders: Auto-sync coursing, pairings, and seat checks.
- Frictionless Closeouts: POS and deposits match automatically for smooth end-of-day.
Casual Dining
Designed for efficiency, quick table turns, and repeat guests.
- Flexible Bill Splitting: Divide checks by seat, item, or evenly in seconds.
- Same-Day and Instant Payouts: Get funds faster to cover costs and payroll.
- Magic Menu Quadrant: See what drives new visits and repeat orders.
Quick Service
Engineered for speed and accuracy.
- Faster Checkout Speeds: Tap-to-pay and mobile wallet support keep lines short.
- Order and Pay Ahead: Let customers order and pay before arriving to reduce wait times and speed up service.
- Reliable, Scalable Reporting: Access a unified view of sales, staff, and menu data.
Rooster & Co.
“It became seamless. And that kind of relationship between these devices and your software, it’s a huge selling point… When it comes to using the new devices, even the ability to take phone orders is so easy.“
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Bluebonnet Barbecue
I’ve never used payments that just does it from the POS, but it’s so easy. It’s honestly, way better. It’s easier for customers and I think it’s just always accurate, knowing that I’m not accidentally putting the wrong amount in.”
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Terrace Bay Hotel
Taking payments right at the table has been a game changer for Drown and his team. “We’re able to get that customer in and out faster. They have a better experience and we’re able to get more people at those tables.”
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How do I sign up for Lightspeed Payments?
Whether your business is already powered by Lightspeed or you need a Restaurant POS with embedded payments, fill out our form and one of our experts will reach out to you with next steps.
What payment types can I take with Lightspeed Payments?
Lightspeed Payments accepts the following payment types:
Credit & Debit Cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners, Discover, JCB, UnionPay
Mobile Payments: Apple Pay, Google Pay
Is Lightspeed Payments safe?
Yes. Lightspeed Payments is PCI DSS validated Level 1 compliant, ensuring secure transactions. All data is encrypted end-to-end, and our in-house team provides 24/7 server security monitoring.
What payment hardware works with Lightspeed Restaurant Payments?
Lightspeed supports several devices to fit different needs:
Castles S1F2: Portable card reader for tableside/mobile payments, supporting contactless, chip, and magstripe.
Verifone P400+: Countertop terminal with touchscreen for traditional checkout.
Tap to Pay on iPhone: Use compatible iPhones for contactless payments without extra hardware.
Smart Terminal: All-in-one portable device with payment processing and receipt printing.
Is there a maximum payout that can be requested?
One-time instant payouts and same-day deposits are limited to a maximum amount of $9,999 per deposit and $15,000 per 24 hour period.
