# Payment methods

> Choose which payment methods cashiers can accept.

Source: https://sofra.tablixai.com/docs/payment-methods

Section: Set up your restaurant

Payment methods tell the POS how guests can pay. Go to **Settings → Payment Methods** and choose **Add Method**. Needs Basic or above.

## Fields

| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Name | What the cashier sees, for example “Visa”. |
| Type | Cash, credit card, debit card, bank transfer, mobile wallet, digital payment, QR payment, online payment, gift card, customer credit or other. |
| Reference required | Ask the cashier for a reference (card last four digits, transaction ID). |
| Icon (emoji) | Optional. |
| Sort order | Position in the list. |
| Branch | A specific branch or all branches. |
| Description | Optional. |

_Screenshot: Payment methods list._

> **Note:** Sofra records how each guest paid; it does not charge cards itself. Card and wallet payments are processed on your own terminal and then recorded against the order with their reference.

Methods are used at the payment step of an order. See [Payments, refunds & voids](https://sofra.tablixai.com/docs/order-payments).