You will typically need a payment terminal or POS (point-of-sale) system and a merchant account or service arrangement. Barbucks offers state-of-the-art terminals and POS systems. BARBUCKS, LLC
A good POS system also ties together sales, inventory and payment data—making operations smoother. Lightspeed+1

Yes—modern merchant services cover in-store terminals, mobile devices (tablets/smartphones), online gateways and e-commerce. Lightspeed+1
Barbucks states “Get Paid In Every Way Online. In Person. EVERYWHERE.” BARBUCKS, LLC

A merchant services provider helps your business accept and process electronic payments via cards, mobile wallets and online gateways—making checkout easier, faster and more secure. investopedia.com+1
Barbucks emphasises complimentary cost-savings analysis and local support (20+ years of experience) to help you reduce fees and optimise payment flows. BARBUCKS, LLC

Fees vary by provider, transaction type (card-present vs online), business risk profile and equipment used. Lightspeed+1
At Barbucks you can ask for a free cost-savings analysis to compare your current costs vs what they offer. BARBUCKS, LLC

You’ll want a cost-savings analysis (which Barbucks offers) to compare current vs proposed service. BARBUCKS, LLC
Then you’ll typically sign a service agreement, receive your equipment/terminals, and migrate your services with minimal disruption (Barbucks likely guides you through this).
Ask about any termination fees or contract obligations with your existing provider—don’t let hidden costs surprise you.

Barbucks mentions convenience stores, restaurants, mobile/specialty vendors (“whether you’re slinging beignets from a food truck or running a…”). BARBUCKS, LLC
Essentially, any business that needs to accept card, mobile or online payments can benefit.

Settlement times depend on numerous factors (card network, processor, business type). Many services provide next-business-day or 24–48 hours for funds to hit your account. investopedia.com+1
When evaluating services, ask Barbucks what their specific funding schedule is for your business type.

It’s important your provider offers responsive support (ideally 24/7) to handle technical glitches, chargebacks or system downtime. Electronic Merchant Systems
Barbucks highlights “24/7 availability” in its benefits section. BARBUCKS, LLC

Secure payment processing includes encryption, tokenization, and compliance with standards such as PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard). BMO+1
This helps protect both your business and your customers’ data.