Features/Customer-Facing Display
Hardware & Mobility

Customer-Facing Display

Customer-facing displays show customers their transaction, collect signatures, and prompt for tips. Improve transparency and customer experience.

Why It Matters

  • Transaction transparency
  • Reduce disputes
  • Tip prompt visibility
  • Professional appearance
  • Customer signature capture

Key Capabilities

Order Display

Show items as they're added

Total Display

Clear view of transaction total

Tip Selection

Customer selects tip amount

Signature Capture

Sign on screen when needed

Marketing Display

Show promotions during idle

Receipt Choice

Select print, email, or none

Provider Comparison

square

Customer display on Square Terminal and Register. Shows items, total, tips, and signature.

Limitations: Not all hardware has displays

clover

Excellent customer-facing screens. Clear displays with Clover Station and Duo.

Limitations: None significant

toast

Restaurant-optimized displays. Order confirmation and tip prompts.

Limitations: None for restaurant use

shopify

Customer display available with some setups. Basic functionality.

Limitations: Limited options

lightspeed

Customer display possible with iPad setup. Not as polished as dedicated hardware.

Limitations: Depends on configuration

Common Questions

Do I need a customer-facing display?

Helpful but not essential. Improves trust (customers see what they're charged), enables tip prompts, and looks professional. Worth it for most customer-facing businesses.

Single vs dual screen setup?

Dual screens (operator + customer) are ideal for retail/restaurant. Single screen works for mobile or simple transactions where you turn the device to customer for payment.

Best For

  • Retail stores
  • Restaurants
  • Any customer-facing business