Payment processing for restaurants, cafes and food businesses

What restaurants need from payments

In food service, a slow or unreliable payment costs you table turns and tips. The basics matter most:

• Fast in-person payments with tap, chip and swipe
• Tips handled smoothly at the counter or table
• Online ordering for pickup and delivery
• Invoices and deposits for catering and private events
• Clear daily reporting so you can reconcile sales and tips

Keeping costs under control

Restaurants run on thin margins, so processing costs deserve attention. Contactless and chip payments usually qualify for lower interchange than keyed-in cards, and settling batches daily avoids higher-cost categories. Ask any provider for a full breakdown of rates and fees. Our guide to interchange fees and processing rates explains what drives the cost.

Catering and events

Catering and private events often involve deposits taken weeks ahead. Payment links and invoices make deposits easy to collect, and clear cancellation terms reduce disputes if plans change.

Food trucks and pop-ups

Mobile food businesses need payments that work wherever they park. Tell us how you operate in your application, and your specialist will confirm the right in-person setup.

Restaurant payments with Zeyla

Zeyla reviews applications from restaurants, cafes, bars, food trucks, bakeries and caterers. Applying is free, takes about 3 minutes, and a payments specialist will reply within 2 business days.

Start your application.