Every restaurant is unique, whether you own a corner deli or large seafood restaurant, let Meritcard set up a customized solution for you business.  Restaurant Merchant Services require much different functionality than other types of merchant accounts, including the ability to take tips and have specialized server reporting.  Today’s consumer expects to be able to use their credit and debit card wherever they go, we can help you exceed their expectations.

·               Full compatibly will many different POS systems and stand alone terminals

·               Tip Features- tips can be added after original authorization occurs

·               Gift Card Programs

·               24/7 Help Desk Support

·               Accept credit card payments at your location, over the phone or online

·               Flexible to grow as your restaurant expands

Point of Service Restaurant Credit Card Processing

Retail, or point of service, credit card processing generally includes the purchase of one or more credit card terminals that are specially made to do all of the necessary data handling, printing and other tasks for credit transactions. Customers like to see full-scale credit card processing terminal at the hostess desk, but that is not the only option for restaurant credit card processing, now there are hand-held options.

Wireless Hand-held Options

Many restaurants now use portable credit card units to make the customer's experience even more convenient: servers scan credit cards using these units and upload them either wirelessly or by USB cable into a terminal or other restaurant credit card processing unit. This is popular with customers who don't like having their cards floating around the restaurant, leaving open the possibility of identify theft. This also saves time by making a little less work for servers, who can collect the credit card data on the scanner, rather than carrying cards through the restaurant floor area.

Other Restaurant Credit Card Processing Options

Another in-demand type of restaurant credit card processing is internet or digital technology. Restaurants can make use of online systems for direct credit card transactions, or they can purchase credit card handling software to make every computer in the house into a point of service terminal. Restaurant operators often use this option; all of the business in the restaurant can be recorded in a central database for better tracking.

Making Informed Choices for Credit Card Processing

When considering a new credit card processing system, restaurant managers and owners should have several features in mind. One feature is how the technology will benefit the customer by making dining a more pleasant experience. Another feature is how the new system can ease the stress on servers who want the fastest and easiest system available.

Another factor that can't be overlooked is how a business can get the best bottom line from a provider who offers comprehensive credit card processing services. Restaurants browsing credit card processing deals should consider:

·               What are the lowest rates and best fee systems available for your scale of business?

·               What can a merchant account provider offer you for the most efficient credit card processing solutions?

·               How can your merchant account provider support your restaurant business in start-up, troubleshooting, or unforeseen problem situations?

For the best buy on restaurant credit card processing, restaurant operators should take the time to meet with merchant account representatives to evaluate and discuss their needs.