Understanding payment types

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
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.
Other payment method	Payment methods that don't fall into the other categories.
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 ​​Castles S1F2 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.