Follow the work
Describe where payments happen: at a table, in a booth, or at a customer’s location. Your environment shapes the discussion about portability and connectivity.
WAYTRIX / PAYMENT ACCEPTANCE
Bring the checkout to your customer.
Explore portable acceptance for tableside service, events, and work away from the counter.
Talk through your requirementsTHE SHORT ANSWER
What are mobile payments for businesses?
Mobile payments let a business accept cards and digital wallets away from a fixed counter, using a handheld terminal or a card reader paired with a phone or tablet. They suit tableside service, deliveries, events, and on-site work. Key considerations are Wi-Fi or cellular coverage, battery life, receipts, and whether devices connect to your main POS.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Handhelds and phone readers bring checkout to the customer.
- Check connectivity where your team actually works.
- Rental can suit seasonal or event-based mobile needs.
GO DEEPER
PAYMENTS IN MOTIONCheckout that follows your customer.
FOLLOW THE EXPERIENCE
01
Meet the customer
↓02
Take the payment
↓03
A workflow illustration. Exact capabilities depend on the provider and configuration.Close the job
↓THE DETAILS BEHIND THE DECISION
Make the whole workflow work.
Plan for the whole shift
Ask about charging, connectivity, receipts, and device handling. Check the setup in the locations where staff will actually use it.
Set clear responsibilities
Decide who carries the device, who can issue refunds, and where the equipment is stored between shifts.
MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE
Compare portable setups
Start with the workflow you need. Confirm the details of a proposed solution before committing.
Talk through your options| Approach | Use case | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| 01Phone and reader | Occasional or on-site payments | Phone compatibility and connection |
| 02Dedicated handheld | A shared device across a shift | Battery, charging, user access |
| 03Tableside POS | Orders and payments at the table | Order routing and restaurant software |
Handheld terminals
Take payment tableside, curbside, or anywhere on the sales floor.
Wi-Fi or cellular
Choose connectivity that works where your team actually goes.
Digital receipts
Send receipts by email or text when a printer is not practical.
All-shift battery
Plan charging around your longest shifts and busiest periods.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
The questions worth asking.
Do mobile terminals need Wi-Fi?
Some use Wi-Fi only and others include cellular connectivity. Your locations decide which fits best.
Can mobile devices connect to my POS?
Many handhelds work with a main POS system. Confirm compatibility for your software and hardware.
Are mobile payments secure?
Modern terminals encrypt card data. Ask the provider how data is protected on the device and in transit.