Table, counter, and catering payments
Cafe, Restaurant, and Bar POS Payments
Let guests pay a table bill, takeaway order, or catering deposit by QR while staff see a clear paid status before service moves on.
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Practical guide
Let diners pay a bill or deposit from a wallet while staff keep the table moving.
Restaurant crypto payments are a speed problem. A guest may want to pay with USDT or BTC, but the server cannot stop service to explain networks, copy addresses, or inspect a transaction hash.
MakePay gives the venue a QR or payment link flow that can be used for table bills, private event deposits, catering balances, or takeaway orders.
The staff experience matters as much as the guest experience. The team needs a clear paid status before closing the bill, handing over food, or reserving a private area.
Start with higher-value moments such as catering, tourist groups, private tables, and bottle service before offering crypto for every small purchase.
Payment examples
Table bill QR at closing
Bar tab settlement
Takeaway prepayment link
Catering deposit invoice
Why it works
Fast QR flow that fits table and counter service
Paid status staff can read before handing over food or drinks
Branded checkout instead of a pasted wallet address
Direct self-custody settlement for the merchant wallet
Problems solved
Busy staff cannot troubleshoot manual wallet transfers
Tourists and crypto-native guests may not want to use cards
Catering and private bookings need deposits before preparation starts
Payment proof must be clear before the bill is closed
Guide
Why restaurant crypto must be quick to verify
A dining room has no patience for manual reconciliation. If staff cannot tell whether a bill is paid, the payment option becomes stressful.
A branded payment request keeps the amount, venue, and bill reference together so the customer is not sending to a random address at the table.
Service cannot pause
Staff need a simple paid screen, not a wallet investigation.
Groups and tourists fit well
Larger bills and international guests create stronger reasons to offer crypto.
Catering deposits reduce no-shows
Private events and catering can collect a clear deposit before staff commit capacity.
Guide
How MakePay can work in the venue
The restaurant can show a QR code from POS, send a payment link for a catering invoice, or use hosted checkout for a takeaway order.
Settlement can route to the merchant wallet while the front-of-house team only needs to understand amount, status, and receipt.
QR at the table
Useful for bills where the guest is already present.
Links for bookings
Deposits and balances can be collected before the event day.
Merchant-controlled settlement
Funds do not need to sit in platform custody before the business can manage them.
Guide
What staff should know before service
Write a one-page staff rule: when to offer crypto, how to show the request, what counts as paid, and who handles exceptions.
Keep the accepted assets narrow at first and decide whether tips, service charge, and taxes are included in the amount.
Define eligible bills
Start with larger bills, groups, deposits, or customer-requested crypto payments.
Handle tips clearly
Decide whether tips are included before the payment page is shown.
Record the receipt
Match payment status to the restaurant bill or booking record.
Setup path
Start with one clear payment moment.
Step 1
Open the bill or deposit
Start from the real order, table, event, or catering invoice.
Step 2
Show the QR or send the link
Let the guest pay without copying wallet details.
Step 3
Check status before closing
Close the bill only when staff can see that payment is complete.
Step 4
Attach the receipt
Keep the payment reference with the POS or booking record.
Questions
Plain answers before you launch.
Is this good for every coffee?
Usually no. Start with larger bills, tourist payments, catering, or events.
Can staff use it without crypto training?
Yes, if the workflow is limited to showing a request and checking status.
Can restaurants use this for deposits?
Yes. Catering and private event deposits are often easier than live table payments.
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