Restaurant Merchant Account

Reliable Restaurant Payment Processing

Our team helps restaurants accept payments quickly and affordably, from quick-service counters to full-service dining rooms. You will work with a dedicated account manager who helps you choose the restaurant payment solutions that fit your concept and service style.

We integrate restaurant credit card processing with the POS, online-ordering and accounting tools you already use - no technical skills required. Once you apply, you will complete a short application covering your restaurant, its size and your processing volume. After we review your information, our restaurant payment processing team finishes setting up your merchant account.

From cafes and food trucks to bars and multi-location restaurant groups, we provide affordable, reliable restaurant credit card processing with the hardware, tip handling and support to keep service moving.

What our Restaurant merchant services deliver

Everything you need to accept payments and grow with confidence.

  • Simplified processing
  • Safe, secure transactions
  • Professional account management
  • Instant access to your funds
  • Diverse payment options
  • Easy-to-use payment solutions
Why Choose Karma Card Payments

Built for the way restaurants operate

There are many compelling reasons to choose Karma Card Payments for processing credit card transactions in your restaurant. Here are the key benefits our restaurant payment solutions offer.

Restaurant Payment Gateway

Our restaurant payment systems are designed for fast, accurate service. We give you secure POS software and hardware - from tableside and handheld card readers to counter terminals that accept tap, chip, swipe and digital wallets, with built-in tip adjustment and split-check support.

Chargeback Protection

Chargebacks and disputes happen in food service too. We help you reduce them with EMV acceptance, clear digital receipts and dispute support, protecting your revenue and keeping your restaurant merchant account in good standing.

Fraud Prevention Tools

Fraud prevention is built into every transaction we process. Our solutions support EMV, tokenization and address verification for online orders to flag suspicious payments - protecting your restaurant from costly fraud and chargebacks.

Industries We Support

Types of restaurants we support

Food service comes in many forms. We provide reliable payment processing for restaurants, bars and food businesses of every size.

Full-Service Restaurants
Quick-Service & Fast Food
Cafes & Coffee Shops
Bars & Nightclubs
Food Trucks
Bakeries
Pizzerias
Catering
Ghost Kitchens
Fine Dining
Breweries & Taprooms
Plus many more

Get started today

Share your contact details and a member of our restaurant payment processing team will schedule a call to build the right POS and merchant account for your restaurant.

FAQ

Restaurant payment processing - frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions restaurants ask us most about POS systems, tips, fees and getting approved.

How can I accept payments in my restaurant?

We provide complete restaurant payment solutions for every service style:

POS systems: Restaurant point-of-sale with menus, tip adjustment, split checks and reporting.

Card readers: Tableside, handheld and counter terminals that accept tap, chip, swipe and digital wallets.

Online ordering: Add a payment gateway for online orders, delivery and reservations.

What are the credit card processing fees for restaurants?

Restaurant processing fees typically range from 1.5% to 3%. Card-present dining sales are lower-risk, so rates are usually better than online-only processing.

We offer transparent restaurant pricing with no surprise fees, plus tip-handling tools that keep your servers and your books accurate.

What do I need to apply for a restaurant merchant account?

To speed up approval of your restaurant merchant account, gather the following before you apply:

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Signed merchant application
  • Voided check or bank letter
  • Three months of recent bank statements
  • Three months of prior processing statements (if available)
  • Details about your restaurant business and the products or services you sell

Your website should use an SSL certificate and HTTPS and include your legal business name, contact details, a Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, a Refund and Return Policy, and clear pricing so underwriting can approve your account quickly.

Do you support tips, split checks and next-day funding?

Yes. Our restaurant POS systems handle tip adjustment, split checks and itemized receipts, and we can set you up with next-day funding so your sales reach your account fast. Your dedicated account manager helps you choose the right hardware for your service style.

How long does restaurant merchant account approval take?

Most restaurant merchant accounts are approved within 24-48 hours once we have your completed application and supporting documents. Submitting accurate statements and business details up front is the fastest way to get your account live.