Limelight Payments provides POS consulting, payment processing solutions, hardware recommendations, system setup, staff training, and ongoing support. We help business owners choose the right point-of-sale system, get it configured properly, and make sure it works smoothly for day-to-day operations.

POS Advisors is the division of the company that provides expert guidance and support for all things POS systems. This includes helping businesses choose the right setup, configuring hardware and software, training staff, troubleshooting issues, and making sure the system supports the way the business actually operates.

We work with a wide range of US small and mid-sized businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, cafés, salons and spas, grocery, medical offices, automotive, professional services, fitness studios, and home repair professionals. We have particular depth in hospitality and beauty verticals through our Salido and Growthzilla partnerships. If your business needs a better way to accept payments or manage operations, we can likely help.

Yes. We help business owners compare options based on their industry, transaction volume, workflow, goals, and budget. As a general guide, our POS Advisors recommend Clover for full-service restaurants and retail, Salido for hospitality and bars, Greta for grocery, Retail Cloud for multi-location retail, Payanywhere for mobile sellers, and Growthzilla for salons and spas. We provide a free 30-minute consultation to match you to the right system, rather than forcing you into a one-size-fits-all solution.

We support a variety of POS solutions depending on the needs of the business. This includes Clover, Payanywhere, Salido, Greta Grocery Store POS, Micros, Retail Cloud, Growthzilla, and more. If you have a specific platform in mind, contact us and we can let you know whether we can offer it and whether it is a good fit.

In many cases, yes. If your current hardware is processor-agnostic (most modern Clover, Verifone, and Ingenico terminals), we can re-key it to a wholesale processor without replacing the equipment. Depending on your setup, we may also be able to integrate payment processing with your existing software or improve how your current system is configured. We audit your current setup as part of the free consultation.

A standard Clover or Payanywhere setup typically takes 5–7 business days from contract signing to your first transaction, including merchant account approval, hardware shipment, menu or inventory configuration, and staff training. Many businesses can be approved within 1 business day, and POS hardware usually arrives within 4 to 5 business days. More complex multi-location or hospitality deployments take 2–4 weeks.

We usually recommend ordering your POS system at least a few weeks before you need it, and ideally about one month before opening a new location. This gives enough time for delivery, setup, menu or inventory building, testing, and staff training. However, if you’re in a pinch and need a system quickly, we can often get you up and running within a few days. It just may not be a perfect setup from day one, and we can continue fine-tuning things as you go.

Switching to a new POS system is a smooth and straightforward process with our POS Advisors. We help transfer important details like inventory, sales taxes, customer information, employees, and key settings so your business can transition with minimal disruption. When everything is set up correctly, your new system should feel intuitive from day one and often even easier to use than the POS you were using before.

Absolutely. Every Limelight client is assigned a named POS Advisor for the lifetime of the account. Support covers menu and inventory updates, staff onboarding, hardware replacement, dispute resolution, and quarterly rate reviews. Standard response time is one business hour during US Pacific business hours — simply call or text us when you need assistance. Ongoing support is a big part of what we do, so you're never left on your own after installation.

Yes. All of our sales representatives are based in the United States. That matters because it means clearer communication, better familiarity with how U.S. businesses operate, and more personalized support from someone who understands the systems, challenges, and expectations you deal with every day.

We focus on personalized service, honest guidance, and long-term support. Many providers simply sell hardware or set up a processing account and then disappear. We stay involved by helping you choose the right solution, set it up properly, and support you after you are live.

Yes. We do not believe in signing businesses up just to hit quotas. While some ISO sales agents are under pressure to meet sales numbers, we take a different approach. If we do not believe a POS system or payment solution we offer is the right fit for your business, we will tell you honestly. We may even refer you to a competitor if that is what is best for your operation. Our goal is to help you make the right decision, not to force a sale.

Yes. We review your current setup and look for ways to reduce unnecessary costs, simplify your pricing structure, and improve how your account is configured. In some cases, when our clients are interested, we may also recommend programs that help offset processing expenses.

Consumer Pay, also known as a Cash Discount Program, is a compliant way for a business to pass card processing costs to customers who choose to pay with a credit card. We do not advertise “zero processing fees,” because the truth is there is always a cost when accepting cards. The real question is whether the business absorbs that cost or passes it along to card-paying customers. With a Cash Discount Program, customers who pay with cash receive a discount (no additional fee), while customers who pay with a card cover the processing cost.

Cash discount programs are legal when they are structured and setup properly. We help businesses set these programs up in a way that is clear, transparent, and aligned with applicable requirements. Because rules and best practices can vary by state, proper setup is important.

Not always. Some businesses are a great fit for it, while others may prefer a more traditional pricing model. We can help you decide whether a cash discount program makes sense based on your industry, customer expectations, and business goals.

Yes. We offer mobile and wireless payment options for businesses that need to accept payments on the go, at events, in the field, or away from a front counter. This can include handheld terminals, mobile readers, and portable POS solutions.

Yes. Many of the systems we offer support online ordering, eCommerce, curbside pickup, delivery integrations, and other digital payment tools. We can help you choose the right solution, configure it properly, and even build the online ordering or eCommerce website for you.

Yes. We can help businesses set up gift card programs, loyalty programs, and other tools designed to encourage repeat business and improve the customer experience.

Yes. We can help organize inventory, build menus, set categories and modifiers, configure taxes, and make sure your reporting tools are set up in a useful way. A properly built system saves time and makes training much easier.

We believe in being upfront and transparent. Pricing and applicable fees should be clearly explained before you move forward, so you understand what you are signing up for and what to expect.

Yes. We offer in-person setup, training, and hands-on support for businesses located within 50 miles of our office. If your business is outside that area, on-site travel installation and support can still be arranged for an additional fee.

Yes. We provide remote support for all customers, regardless of location. If your business is outside our 50-mile travel area, in-person installation can still be arranged for an additional fee. Remote installation, support, and customer service are always included for our customers. We have had great success helping businesses remotely, and with today’s technology, video conferencing makes the process very practical and effective.

Once you decide on the POS system or payment processing solution that is right for your business, applying is easy. You simply fill out a short online form with your business information. From there, we prepare the required documents and send them to you for review and signature. In most cases, your merchant account can be approved within 1 business day, and your POS hardware is usually shipped out the same day after approval.

You can reach Limelight Payments through the contact form on our website, by email at info@limelightpayments.com, or by phone at 888-415-7020. We’re always happy to answer questions and help you find the right solution for your business. Once you are assigned a POS Expert, you’ll receive their direct contact information, including their mobile number, so you can call or text your personal POS expert to answer your questions or whenever you need assistance.

Wholesale credit card processing means you pay the true cost-plus rate set by Visa, Mastercard, and the card networks, with a small transparent margin on top — instead of the bundled, marked-up rates most merchants are quoted. Limelight Payments connects US small businesses to wholesale processing, typically saving 0.5%–1.5% on every transaction.

Buying direct gives you the hardware and a generic onboarding experience. Limelight Payments adds independent advisory: we negotiate wholesale processing rates on your behalf, configure your menu/inventory before the system arrives, train your staff in person where possible, and provide ongoing US-based support. You get the same hardware at a lower effective monthly cost.

No. Initial consultations and POS recommendations are free. Limelight is compensated through standard processor partnerships, so there is no separate consulting invoice. You pay only for hardware and your monthly processing fees.

Limelight Payments offers month-to-month merchant accounts with no early termination fees on most plans. Hardware financing, where requested, is offered on transparent 12, 24, or 36-month terms with no balloon payments.

Yes. Clover integrates natively with ADP, Gusto, and QuickBooks. Limelight configures these integrations during onboarding so sales, tips, and labor data flow automatically into your payroll and accounting software.