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TerminalHow-to· Updated June 17, 2026

How to take a Quick Charge

Take a one-off card payment in Final Terminal with Quick Charge — enter an amount, optionally add a tip, take the payment, and print or email the receipt.

What is Quick Charge?

Quick Charge is one of the three options in Final Terminal for taking a payment. You enter an amount, optionally add a tip, take the payment, and then print or email the receipt.

How to take a Quick Charge

  1. From the Final Terminal home screen, choose Quick Charge.

  2. Enter the amount to be charged.

  3. (Optional) Add a tip before taking payment.

  4. Proceed with payment and have the customer present their card.

  5. When the payment is complete, choose to print or email the receipt.

Frequently asked questions

What is Quick Charge? It's the Final Terminal option for taking a one-off payment by entering an amount.

Can I add a tip? Yes — there's an option to add a tip before you take the payment.

Can the customer get a receipt? Yes — after payment you can print or email the receipt.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Choose Quick Charge

    From the Final Terminal home screen, choose Quick Charge.

  2. 2

    Enter the amount

    Enter the amount to be charged.

  3. 3

    Add a tip (optional)

    If you'd like, add a tip before taking payment.

  4. 4

    Proceed with payment

    Proceed with payment and have the customer present their card.

  5. 5

    Print or email the receipt

    Once the payment is complete, choose to print or email the receipt.

Frequently asked questions

What is Quick Charge?

It's the Final Terminal option for taking a one-off payment by entering an amount.

Can I add a tip?

Yes — there's an option to add a tip before you take the payment.

Can the customer get a receipt?

Yes — after payment you can print or email the receipt.