A payment type defines how a particular payment method should be used and configured. Payment method, on the other hand, refers to how a customer settles their check (e.g., cash, voucher, credit card, etc.). When adding payment methods to the Lightspeed Restaurant Back Office, each new payment method requires a specific associated payment method type. For example, if adding “Visa” as a distinct payment method, you can select a credit card processing company as the payment method type. This way, whenever a check is settled using the “Visa” payment option, Lightspeed Restaurant knows to communicate with your chosen processor.
When selecting a payment type, the required information and input fields will change depending on the selection. Therefore, it is essential to choose the correct one and fill in any required information. If you’re using integrated payment processing for credit and debit card payments, make sure to have the account with the payment processor set up first and the integrated hardware connected before setting up the payment method.
Below is an overview of the supported payment method types, processors, and terminals with Lightspeed Restaurant.
Payment method type
Description
When using this option, servers will manually enter the payment amount on the terminal, run the customer’s card, and record that the check was paid using this payment method on your POS.
Visit integrated vs. non-integrated payment processing for specifics on how they differ.
Property Management System (Use this option when adding a secondary PMS integration)
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
Available PMS Servers:
- Base7
- ProTel
- HotSoft
- Opale
- Mews
- MrBooking
- 5stelle
- Oracle Opera
- Navision
- Apaleo
Charge to Room (Use this option for your primary PMS integration)
Adyen
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
Base7
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
Dynamo Swipe Reader
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
Available Payment Gateways
- Bridgepay
- USAePay
- USAePay EMV
- MX Merchant
Zettle
This payment is managed by a third-party provider.
Terminal manufacturer and model:
- Zettle Reader (wireless)
SumUp
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
OPI Terminal
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
Payleven
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
SnapScan
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
SysPay
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
Yoco
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
Zapper
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
Lydia
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
Twint
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
Polyright
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
Payworks
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
Payment Sense
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
Cash Manager Terminal
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
SwissPeak
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
Wallet
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
WiCode
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
WiCode TSR
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
Lightspeed Payments - Adyen
This payment type needs to be configured by Lightspeed Support.
Supported terminal manufacturers and models:
- Verifone e285p
- Verifone P400+
- Verifone V400m
- Verifone e280
- Smart Terminal with Printer
When selecting Preauth from the Mode drop-down, a tip line and signature line are printed on the transaction receipt. The customer can write down a tip and sign the receipt.
The tip is added to the final authorized charged amount.
Lightspeed Payments - Adyen Manual Keyed Entry
This payment type needs to be configured by Lightspeed Support.
This option allows you to charge a customer’s card by entering the card information manually. This feature is handy if your restaurant takes transactions over the phone or you would like to take deposits on table reservations.
Note: It still requires a terminal connected to the system since you will enter the Credit / Debit card information into the terminal itself.
Cayan - Swiper
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
Supported manufacturer and model:
- MagTek iDynamo Card Reader (swiper)
Cayan - Genius
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
Supported manufacturer and model:
- Genius Handheld
Cayan - Keyed Entry
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider.
This option allows you to charge a customer’s card by entering the card information manually on your POS device.
To use newly created payment methods and understand where they will appear on the POS, visit Processing payments and tips.
