Restaurant & Bar Payment Processing
Table-side payments, tip prompting, split checks, and NCR Aloha integration. GoPayhawk handles the payment complexity so your staff can focus on service.
Why Restaurant Payment Processing Is Different
Restaurants and bars have payment dynamics that general-purpose processors are not built for.
In a restaurant, payment processing is not a back-office function. It happens in real time, at every table, at every bar seat, at every counter. The speed of the payment terminal, the reliability of the POS integration, and the accuracy of tip handling directly affect table turns, service quality, and end-of-day accounting. A processor that cannot support these workflows is not a fit for food service.
GoPayhawk integrates with NCR Aloha and supports a range of restaurant-grade terminals. Cash discounting is the most popular pricing model for restaurants because it eliminates processing fees entirely, and it works in food service without the friction it can create in other retail environments. Your GoPayhawk advisor understands the full-service and quick-service models and will configure your processing setup to match how you actually run your operation.
Tip Handling Accuracy
Tip prompting at the terminal, post-transaction tip adjustment, and tip reporting all need to work correctly for your staff and your accounting. GoPayhawk terminals support configurable tip prompts and the adjustment window needed for table-service restaurants.
Split Checks
Splitting a check across multiple cards is a common request in restaurants and bars. GoPayhawk's integration with NCR Aloha and other POS systems handles split checks natively so your staff is not manually calculating amounts at the terminal.
End-of-Day Reconciliation
Your batch settlement needs to match your POS report. When they do not align, you spend time investigating rather than prepping for the next service. GoPayhawk's Aloha integration auto-reconciles so your end-of-day numbers are clean.
Payment Processing Built for This Industry
GoPayhawk provides the tools, pricing, and support this industry requires.
NCR Aloha Integration
GoPayhawk integrates directly with NCR Aloha for table-side payments, split checks, tip handling, gift cards, and batch reporting. Full-service and quick-service configurations supported.
Tip Prompting & Adjustment
Configurable tip prompt at the terminal with preset percentages or custom amounts. Post-transaction tip adjustment available for table-service restaurants where gratuity is added after the card is run.
Gift Card Processing
Issue and redeem gift cards through your existing terminals. Gift card programs are a proven revenue driver for restaurants and bars — GoPayhawk handles the processing side.
Next-Day Funding
Sales from the night shift and weekend dinner service are in your business account the next business day. Cash flow matters in food service, and next-day funding is standard with GoPayhawk.
Cash Discounting for Restaurants
The most popular pricing model for restaurants. Post your menu prices as the card price and offer a cash discount. Your processing fees go to near zero. Legal in all 50 states, no card network registration required.
Mobile & Tableside Terminals
Portable, wireless terminals for tableside payment at full-service restaurants. Customers pay at the table without card leaving their sight, which is the standard expectation in fine dining and upscale casual.
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Payment Processing FAQ
Yes. GoPayhawk terminals support tip prompting at the terminal with configurable preset percentages and custom amounts. Post-transaction tip adjustment is available for table-service restaurants where servers collect the tip separately and adjust later. Your advisor configures the tip settings during setup.
Yes. GoPayhawk integrates directly with NCR Aloha and NCR Voyix Aloha Cloud for table-side payments, split checks, tip handling, gift card processing, and end-of-day batch reporting. Your advisor handles the integration and hardware setup.
Cash discounting is the most popular pricing model for restaurants. It eliminates processing fees by posting a single price (the card price) and offering a cash discount to customers who pay with cash. Interchange-plus is a strong alternative for restaurants that prefer not to use cash discounting. Your advisor will walk you through both options against your current statement.
Yes. GoPayhawk's integration with NCR Aloha and other supported POS systems handles split checks natively. Servers can split a check across any number of cards directly from the POS without manual calculation.
GoPayhawk supports countertop terminals for quick-service and bar environments, and wireless tableside terminals for full-service dining. Your advisor will recommend the right hardware based on your service model, floor plan, and transaction volume.
Also see: NCR Aloha Integration — Cash Discounting — Retail Processing