More tips thanks to mobile payment?

The phenomenon of higher tips with mobile payments

A notable phenomenon shows that mobile payments generate higher tips. Stores that enable payments via smartphones or tablets report higher tips. Customers who see the total amount on a touchscreen and are simultaneously prompted to leave a tip percentage are more inclined to choose higher percentages. The interaction with a touchscreen and the immediate prompt to add a tip appears to encourage guest generosity. Mobile payments, which are often used for smaller amounts, also have the advantage that tips can be given as a percentage for micropayments.

Lightspeed card terminal: tipping made easy

But how can you implement this in your business? Our Lightspeed card terminal has exactly these integrated buttons that allow you to quickly and easily add a tip as a percentage when paying. The percentages can be easily adjusted in the back office. For even more flexibility, there is also a button for an individual amount - so that each guest is free to decide how much they want to tip. Lightspeed customer Restaurant Tigre reports: “Since we started using Lightspeed Payments, we have seen an increase of over 40% in tips.” This clearly shows how important and effective this function can be.