Guide
Taking payment at a car is simpler than it looks, if the device, the connection and the flow are set up for it.
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Taking payment at a car is simpler than it looks, if the device, the connection and the flow are set up for it.
Curbside and drive-up service mean the customer never enters the building, so payment has to come to them. A handheld with its own connection and a receipt option does the job without running cables to a lot.
The workflow is mostly about order status: the customer pays ahead online, or staff take the order and payment at the window or car, and the kitchen sees one ticket either way.
A Flex with cellular lets staff stand at the car and take payment immediately.
Online ordering with payment at order time keeps curbside handoff quick.
Rain and glare matter; use a case, a shade and a plan for printing or texting receipts.
Ticket numbers and car descriptions prevent handoffs to the wrong person.
| Method | Best for | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Handheld at the car | Take payment on arrival | Weather, battery |
| Online pay ahead | Pre-planned pickup | Ticket matching |
| Window terminal | Fixed drive-thru | Connection backup |
| Text receipt | Rain or no printer | Phone number capture |
A pizza shop gives its curbside runner a Flex and asks customers for the car color when ordering. The runner confirms the name, takes payment and brings out the order without a trip back to the counter.
A device or pricing decision looks bigger on paper than it is in practice. Most owners are well served by choosing for their busiest ten minutes, keeping the first setup simple and adding pieces as volume proves the need.
Talk to a person at (305) 384-8391. Describe your counter, your busiest hour and how customers pay, and we will recommend the lightest setup that does the job, with installation and training on site.
As explained by Merchant Fund Express. Updated 2026.
The Flex has a built-in printer; otherwise digital receipts by text or email work well.
Yes, you can choose whether to take payment online or at pickup.
Tip prompts appear on the handheld, so customers can add one at payment.
A cellular device does not depend on lot Wi-Fi coverage.
Call Merchant Fund Express. We install it, train your staff and stay on the line after launch. Ask for a free rate review while you are at it.
