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 |
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| Credit card | This option is for using a non-integrated payment terminal. It allows the user to indicate that a check was paid by credit card using an external device that doesn’t communicate directly with Lightspeed Restaurant.
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. |
| Other payment method | Payment methods that don't fall into the other categories. |
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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:
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Charge to Room (Use this option for your primary PMS integration) |
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Adyen |
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider. |
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Base7 |
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider. |
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Dynamo Swipe Reader |
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider. Available Payment Gateways
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Zettle |
This payment is managed by a third-party provider.
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SumUp |
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider. |
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OPI Terminal |
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider. |
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Payleven |
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider. |
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SnapScan |
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider. |
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SysPay |
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider. |
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Yoco |
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider. |
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Zapper |
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider. |
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Lydia |
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider. |
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Twint |
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider. |
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Polyright |
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider. |
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Payworks |
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider. |
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Payment Sense |
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider. |
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Cash Manager Terminal |
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider. |
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SwissPeak |
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider. |
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Wallet |
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider. |
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WiCode |
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider. |
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WiCode TSR |
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider. |
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Lightspeed Payments - Adyen |
This payment type needs to be configured by Lightspeed Support. Supported terminal manufacturers and models: 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. |
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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. |
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Cayan - Swiper |
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider. Supported manufacturer and model:
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Cayan - Genius |
This payment type is managed by a third-party provider. Supported manufacturer and model:
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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. |
What’s next?
To use newly created payment methods and understand where they will appear on the POS, visit Processing payments and tips.