> ## Documentation Index
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# Pay at Table Overview

> Pay at Table lets dine-in guests view the bill and pay from their phone. Faster table turns, no card machines, and no waiting on staff to bring the bill.

Pay at Table transforms the end of a dining experience. Guests scan a QR code at their table to view their bill and pay instantly from their phone - no waiting for staff, no card machines, no friction.

## How It Works

1. **Guest scans QR code** - Each table has a unique QR code linked to that table's bill
2. **Bill appears on phone** - The guest sees their itemized bill in real-time
3. **Guest pays** - They pay using Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card
4. **Bill closes automatically** - Payment syncs to your POS and the table is marked as paid

The entire process takes under 30 seconds.

## Benefits

### For Guests

* **No waiting** - Pay whenever ready, no flagging down staff
* **Split bills easily** - Pay for specific items or split evenly
* **Digital receipts** - Receive receipts via email, no paper needed
* **Tip how they want** - Choose tip amount without pressure

### For Your Venue

* **Faster table turns** - Guests leave when ready, not when you can process payment
* **Reduced labor** - Staff focus on service, not payment processing
* **Higher tips** - Digital tipping typically increases gratuity
* **Fewer walkouts** - Payment is completed before guests leave
* **No card machine queues** - Peak times run smoother

### For Staff

* **More time for service** - Less time running card machines
* **Instant payment confirmation** - Know immediately when a table has paid
* **No payment disputes** - Digital trail for every transaction

## Key Features

| Feature                      | Description                                    |
| ---------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| **Real-time bill sync**      | Bill updates as items are added in POS         |
| **Split payments**           | Guests can pay for their items or split evenly |
| **Tipping**                  | Customizable tip suggestions                   |
| **Digital receipts**         | Email receipts, reducing paper waste           |
| **Multiple payment methods** | Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay                   |
| **POS integration**          | Payments sync directly to your point of sale   |

## Requirements

To use Pay at Table, you need:

* storekit Pay at Table subscription
* Compatible POS integration (see [POS Systems](/docs/guides/integrations/overview))
* QR codes for each table
* Internet connection

## Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect your POS">
    Set up the integration between storekit and your point of sale system
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure tables">
    Create your table layout in the dashboard
  </Step>

  <Step title="Print QR codes">
    Generate and print unique QR codes for each table
  </Step>

  <Step title="Train staff">
    Brief your team on how to handle Pay at Table payments
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go live">
    Enable Pay at Table and start accepting payments
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Digital Receipts

With Pay at Table, guests receive digital receipts instead of printed ones:

* **Instant delivery** - Emailed immediately after payment
* **Eco-friendly** - Reduces paper waste
* **Always accessible** - Guests can retrieve receipts anytime
* **Expense-ready** - Easy to forward for business expenses

<Tip>
  If a guest requires a printed receipt, staff can print one from the POS on request.
</Tip>

## Related Guides

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Checking Payments" icon="circle-check" href="/docs/guides/pay-at-table/checking-payments">
    How to verify payment status
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dine-in Tables" icon="chair" href="/docs/guides/fulfillment/dine-in-tables">
    Setting up your table layout
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


## Related topics

- [Dine-In (Pay at Table)](/docs/getting-started/store-types/dine-in-pay-at-table.md)
- [Check Pay at Table payment status from POS or dashboard](/docs/guides/pay-at-table/checking-payments.md)
- [TISSL](/docs/guides/integrations/pos/tissl.md)
- [Lightspeed K-Series](/docs/guides/integrations/pos/lightspeed-k-series.md)
- [POS Integration Overview](/docs/guides/integrations/pos/overview.md)