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Payment Processing & Configurations

VanillaPOS supports a variety of payment methods to ensure your business can serve customers smoothly and securely.

Ryan D. avatar
Written by Ryan D.
Updated over 3 months ago

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What payment methods are supported?
A: VanillaPOS supports tap-to-pay (NFC), chip (EMV), and swipe transactions.

Q: Can I accept gift cards or alternative payment types?
A: Yes. Gift cards and other payment methods can be enabled depending on your setup.

Q: Does VanillaPOS support tips and service charges?
A: Yes. You can configure tipping options (fixed, percentage-based, or custom) and add service charges if needed.

Q: Can customers split payments?
A: Yes. VanillaPOS supports split payments across multiple cards or between card.


Step-by-Step: Payment Setup

  1. Enable payment types required (tap, chip, swipe).

  2. Configure gift card acceptance if applicable.

  3. Set up tipping rules (e.g., 15%, 18%, 20%, custom).

  4. Add service charges where applicable.

  5. Enable split payment or installment functionality if needed.

  6. Test a sample transaction to confirm all flows.

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