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Elavon Restaurant Payments

Elavon Restaurant Payments combines payment processing and point-of-sale tools for restaurants.

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#14 of 26
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5.9
Elavon Restaurant Payments's website

What Elavon Restaurant Payments is

Elavon Restaurant Payments combines payment processing and point-of-sale tools for restaurants. Full-service restaurants can accept contactless cards, mobile wallets, traditional credit and debit cards, and EMV payments. Wireless devices support payment at the table and can take payment for to-go orders at pickup over Bluetooth or wireless networks. The restaurant POS supports course assignment, multi-printer ticket dispatch, taxes, service charges, menu modifiers, station updates, discounts, floor plans, bill splitting, tip adjustment, sales analytics, and inventory tracking. Hardware options range from card readers and cash registers to handheld smart terminals. Elavon Point of Sale for Restaurants also supports customizable ordering microsites, take-out and curbside pickup, and reservation management. Security measures include encryption, tokenization, fraud rules, and EMV. Elavon provides PCI DSS validation support, including guidance for levels 1 through 4. In-person processing is $2.60, paid once, billed per qualified swipe or chip transaction; online processing is $3.30, paid once, billed per qualified transaction. Both list $0 annual, batch, additional authorization, and cancellation or early termination fees.

Good

  • Accepts cards, mobile wallets, and EMV payments.
  • Wireless terminals support tableside and pickup payments.
  • POS includes bill splitting, floor plans, and inventory tracking.
  • Supports customizable ordering microsites and curbside pickup.
  • Locally based multilingual support is available 24/7.

Watch out

  • There is no free plan.
  • In-person processing costs $2.60, paid once.
  • Online processing costs $3.30, paid once.

Who it suits

The service is marketed to small businesses, growing enterprises, quick-service restaurants, and full-service dining restaurants. It may suit operators looking to combine in-person, online, and tableside payments with restaurant POS functions.

Verdict

Elavon combines restaurant payment acceptance with POS features for orders, tables, and inventory. Review the per-transaction rates and POS integrations to see whether the setup fits your restaurant.

Plans and prices

From Elavon Restaurant Payments's own pricing page, checked 1 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
In-person processing$2.60, paid once$0 annual fee · $0 batch fees · $0 additional authorization fees · $0 cancellation or early termination fees · per qualified swipe or chip transaction
Online payment processing$3.30, paid once$0 annual fee · $0 batch fees · $0 additional authorization fees · $0 cancellation or early termination fees · per qualified transaction
Interchange PlusPriced on requestLowest interchange rate connected to the card type · no hidden fees stated

The facts

Each one read from Elavon Restaurant Payments's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Hardware
Restaurant hardware ranges from card readers and cash register systems to handheld smart terminals.checked 1 Oct 2026
Mobile connectivity
Wireless terminals operate over Bluetooth or wireless networks and can take payment for to-go orders at pickup.checked 1 Oct 2026
Online ordering
Elavon Point of Sale for Restaurants supports customizable microsites, take-out and curbside pickup, and reservation management from the POS.checked 1 Oct 2026
Pay at table
Wireless tableside payment devices are designed to speed checkout, increase table turnover, reduce chargebacks, and improve guest and staff experience.checked 1 Oct 2026
PCI compliance
Elavon provides support for PCI DSS compliance validation, including guidance for PCI levels 1 through 4 and a QSA-backed online portal for level 3 or 4 merchants.checked 1 Oct 2026
Register equipment
Elavon Register includes an interactive customer display, card reader, receipt printer, kitchen printer, gift-card scanner, and cash drawer.checked 1 Oct 2026
Restaurant payments
Full-service restaurants can accept contactless cards, mobile wallets, traditional credit and debit cards, and EMV payments.checked 1 Oct 2026
Security
Elavon uses encryption, tokenization, fraud rules, and EMV to protect payment data in transit and at rest.checked 1 Oct 2026
Support
Elavon’s locally based multilingual support team is available 24/7, while sales callbacks are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.checked 1 Oct 2026
Target customers
Elavon markets its restaurant POS and payment solutions to small businesses, growing enterprises, quick-service restaurants, and full-service dining restaurants.checked 1 Oct 2026

Where it runs

POS integrations
Elavon partners with Oracle Micros, NCR, Squirrel Systems, Agilysys, and Appetize for restaurant payment integrations.checked 1 Oct 2026
Restaurant POS
The restaurant POS supports course assignment, multi-printer ticket dispatch, taxes, service charges, menu modifiers, real-time station updates, discounts, floor plans, bill splitting, tip adjustment, sales analytics, and inventory tracking.checked 1 Oct 2026

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