# How to take a Quick Charge on Final Terminal

> Published: 2026-06-17
> Updated: 2026-07-08
> Category: Terminal
> Canonical: https://finalpos.com/help/quick-charge

Quick Charge is one of Final Terminal's three options for taking a payment. Choose Quick Charge, enter the amount to be charged, optionally add a tip, and proceed with payment. When it's done, you can print or email the customer's receipt.

## Key takeaways

- Quick Charge takes a one-off card payment by entering an amount in Final Terminal.
- You can optionally add a tip before taking the payment.
- Proceed with payment to charge the customer's card.
- After payment, you can print or email the receipt.
- Quick Charge is one of Final Terminal's three options, alongside Quick Refund and MOTO.

## 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.

## FAQ

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

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

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