# Configure payment providers and accepted methods

For the authorised manager. **Settings → Location settings → Payments** selects
local payment configuration; **Settings → Integrations** manages the business
connection. A saved integration and a ready payment flow are different outcomes.

## Provider and location

Select the intended provider/integration for this restaurant and environment.
The current screen offers supported Stripe Connect/Own Account online and
in-person settings, and PayPal Zettle in-person settings where available. Verify
the account and explicit capabilities, then the local switches.

For supported Stripe readers, check the **Terminal location ID** belonging to
those readers. Test mode is separate from production. A connection badge does
not prove the reader is online, a charge settled, or a payout reached the bank.
Use **Manage integration** for the supported account flow; do not copy another
location's provider identifiers or credentials.

Use an agreed test environment and test payment process to verify online and
reader flows before service. Configure service charge/tip presentation in
[Location General](/settings/location/general), then inspect actual totals.

## Payment methods

**Settings → Business settings → Payment acceptance** controls supported
accepted methods. Review Cash, Card, Gift card, or Other where offered. An Other
method can have a clear name such as a restaurant-approved voucher; recording it
does not authenticate a card provider or prove external funds were received.

Check **Staff only** and active/archive state deliberately. Archived methods can
be shown/restored without creating a duplicate. Save, reopen, and verify
staff/guest checkout at the intended location. Some destructive controls are
restricted; use the authorised owner/support process when unavailable.

## Recover without duplicate payments

If setup is incomplete or a provider is absent, use the offered integration
setup rather than forcing the local switch. After an uncertain payment, inspect
the existing order and transaction/provider outcome before trying another
method. Use [Payment recovery](/troubleshooting/payments) and
[Gift cards](/customers/gift-cards).

Escalate with business/location, provider/integration reference, environment,
reader/method, current capability/state and error through an authorised channel.
Keep account credentials, card data and personal records out of screenshots.