Split Payments
Split payments let customers pay with multiple methods or divide a bill among multiple people. Essential for restaurants and retail with group purchases.
Why It Matters
- •Accommodate group dining
- •Accept partial card + cash
- •Improve customer experience
- •Handle gift card + credit card
- •Flexibility for any payment situation
Key Capabilities
Split by Amount
Divide total into equal or custom amounts
Split by Item
Assign specific items to different payers
Multiple Payment Types
Mix card, cash, gift card on one transaction
Separate Checks
Create individual receipts
Quick Split
One-tap even splits
Partial Payments
Pay portion now, rest later
Provider Comparison
Excellent split capabilities for restaurants. By seat, item, or amount. Quick and intuitive.
Limitations: None for restaurant use
Good split payments. Multiple tenders on one sale. Basic split check capability.
Limitations: Less sophisticated than Toast for restaurants
Solid split payment support. Multiple payment methods and split checks.
Limitations: Interface less polished
Basic split tender—can use multiple payment methods. Not designed for split checks.
Limitations: Retail-focused, not restaurant
Split payments in Restaurant product. Good for dining scenarios.
Limitations: Requires Restaurant version
Common Questions
How do I handle groups who want separate checks?
Best practice: ask at the start if they want separate checks. Most POS can split anytime, but it's easier to track separately from the beginning.
Can I split between gift card and credit card?
Yes, virtually all POS systems support multiple tender types. Apply gift card first, then charge remaining balance to card.
Best For
- ✓Restaurants
- ✓Bars
- ✓Group retail purchases
- ✓Events