Once you know Lightning is the right rail for your small, fast sales, setting it up is mostly choosing a tool and running one practice payment. There is no terminal to install and no wiring to do.

This article covers the practical steps, assuming you have already decided custody and settlement using the articles that come before it.

In this article

  1. Pick a Lightning-capable tool
  2. Set up the checkout
  3. Brief your staff

Pick a Lightning-capable tool

Choose a wallet or processor that supports Lightning and matches your custody and settlement choices. If you want dollars, confirm it auto-converts and settles to your bank. The Payment Solutions Center filters for exactly this.

Compare your options

See the Lightning solutions path.

Set up the checkout

  1. Install the app on your counter phone or tablet.
  2. Enter a test amount and display the generated QR code.
  3. Scan it with a personal wallet to see the flow from the customer's side.
  4. Confirm the payment shows as received on your screen.

Add a small printed sign or counter card so customers know the option exists and how to use it.

Brief your staff

Give the team the three-step routine and the one escalation rule, then run a single live practice payment. Seeing the confirmation land once is the whole training.

A useful next read

See training your team for the routine.

Common questions

How long does setup take?
Often under an hour. Installing the app, running a test payment, and printing a small sign is most of it.
Do I need any special hardware for Lightning?
No. A phone or tablet you already own runs the app. Lightning needs no dedicated terminal.