Lightspeed Payments

6.3easy start · #14 of 68
in Payment Processing Software

Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Android, iOS, Web.

Lightspeed Payments is ranked #14 of 68 in payment processing software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Android, iOS, Web. There is no free plan.

Lightspeed Payments plans and pricing

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Lightspeed Payments $2.61 once per tapped, inserted or swiped transaction Manually keyed-in: 2.6% + 30¢ · Processing over $250K: personalized quote lightspeedhq.com · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on payment processing software

Free plan: No
Paid from: $89/mo
Payment methods: Credit cards, debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Apple Pay, Google Pay, ACH direct debit
Recurring billing: Yes
Payment links: Yes
In-person payments: Yes
Multi-currency support: No
Payout schedule: daily

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The record

Purpose: Lightspeed Payments is an integrated payment processor for Lightspeed POS that handles payment processing and transaction management.
Payment types: It accepts major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Sales channels: Lightspeed says Payments supports in-store and online transactions across sales channels.
Reporting: The service includes integrated reporting, batch reports and settlements in the POS.
Chargebacks: Lightspeed advertises free chargeback assistance and chargeback management.
Security: Lightspeed states that Payments has PCI DSS validated Level 1 service compliance, end-to-end transaction encryption and 24/7 server security monitoring.
Support: Lightspeed advertises unlimited 24/7 support, onboarding, webinars, demos and videos.
Application: Businesses must apply and be approved before processing card payments with Lightspeed Payments.
POS compatibility: Lightspeed Payments does not integrate with other payment processors or POS systems, according to its Retail R-Series FAQ.
Terminal restriction: Lightspeed advises users to use supported Lightspeed Payments terminals because third-party terminals may be incorrectly configured and could pose a security risk.
Retail features: Lightspeed Retail features include split payments, card-not-present payments and integrated payment processing.
Company audience: Lightspeed says its POS and payments platform serves retail, hospitality and golf businesses.
Company founded: Lightspeed was founded in 2005.
Founded: 2005

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Payment Processing Software in 2026#14 of 68

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Sources

retail-support.lightspeedhq.com/hc/en-us/articles/15254824222235-Lights· checked 2 Oct 2026
lightspeedhq.com/pos/retail/lightspeed-payments-x/· checked 2 Oct 2026
retail-support.lightspeedhq.com/hc/en-us/articles/360016383733-Setting-· checked 2 Oct 2026
lightspeedhq.com/pos/retail/features/· checked 2 Oct 2026
lightspeedhq.com/about/· checked 2 Oct 2026
investors.lightspeedhq.com/English/resources/investor-faq/default.· checked 2 Oct 2026
lightspeedhq.com/retail/payment-processing/· checked 28 Sept 2026