Edinburgh, Scotland
Card machines for restaurants in Edinburgh
We set up Teya card machines for restaurants in the Old Town, Leith, Stockbridge and across Scotland, with a bespoke quotation based on your card turnover and a real person to call.
Edinburgh trade spikes hard around the festival period, so merchants here often want kit that copes with seasonal volume swings.
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Local guide
Running a restaurant in Edinburgh
Running a restaurant in Edinburgh means balancing destination dining with meals fitted around sightseeing and performances. The Old Town and New Town share World Heritage status, while Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse draw visitors exploring the historic centre. Beyond the festival season, the Royal Lyceum Theatre and Edinburgh Festival Theatre give diners reasons to book an evening meal around a curtain time rather than a leisurely finish.
That mix creates different ways to pay: a group settling separate shares, visitors wanting a printed receipt, or diners paying at the table before a show. Teya Pro supports Split Bill, on-screen tipping and a built-in receipt printer, alongside contactless, chip and PIN, Apple Pay and Google Pay. For advance group reservations, Pay by Link lets you send a deposit request by text or email without taking payment during the booking conversation.
Dinner before the curtain
Diners heading to the Royal Lyceum Theatre may ask for the bill while other tables are still ordering. Take Teya Pro to their table so they can pay there, using contactless or chip and PIN. Its built-in printer provides a paper receipt without requiring the diners to visit the counter before leaving.
Sharing an Old Town meal
A group finishing a day around Edinburgh Castle sits down together but wants to pay separately. Teya Pro's Split Bill supports equal shares or custom amounts, so you can accommodate different preferences at the table. On-screen tipping is available too, keeping the payment conversation separate from working out who owes what.
Festival group booking deposits
During the Edinburgh International Festival, a larger dining party might reserve ahead around its performance plans. Send a deposit request with Pay by Link by text or email rather than asking the organiser to visit. The Teya app and portal let you view transactions when checking the payment against your own reservation records.
How Teya helps restaurants in Edinburgh
Tables waiting to pay
Portable Teya Pro machines take payment at the table, with split bills and tips on screen, so tables turn faster.
Busy Friday and Saturday services
Teya Pro is built for quick contactless, chip & PIN and mobile wallet payments.
Deposits and bookings
Payment links take deposits for large bookings and private dining before guests arrive.
Built into the machine
Split Bill for restaurants
Table of six? Split it on the machine in seconds. See how it works →
Built into the machine
Payment Links for restaurants
Take deposits and phone orders — straight from the card machine. See how it works →
Typical setup for a Edinburgh restaurant
- Teya Pro at each section of the floor
- One at the bar or pass
- Payment links for deposits
Questions from Edinburgh restaurants
Can diners split their bill before a show at Edinburgh Festival Theatre?
Yes. Teya Pro supports Split Bill, either evenly or by custom amounts. For diners eating before a performance at Edinburgh Festival Theatre, that lets you handle separate contributions at the table rather than asking the whole party to settle through one person.
Can I request deposits for Old Town restaurant bookings?
Pay by Link lets you send a payment link by text, email or QR code for a booking deposit. That suits visitors arranging an Old Town meal before reaching Edinburgh. You can view the transaction in the Teya app or portal alongside your own booking records.
Do you set up restaurants in the Old Town, Leith and Stockbridge?
Yes. We quote for restaurants anywhere in Edinburgh, including the Old Town, Leith and Stockbridge, and across Scotland. Each quote is bespoke, based on your monthly card turnover.
I run a restaurant near Edinburgh, in Musselburgh. Can you help?
Yes. We also help restaurants in nearby places such as Musselburgh, Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline. If you have more than one site, tell us about each one and we'll quote for the whole group.
Can diners split the bill at the table?
Yes — Teya Pro handles split bills and tips on screen, so staff don't need to walk back to the till.
Does Teya work with my restaurant EPOS?
EPOS compatibility depends on your system and version, so we check it before you apply. Tell us which one you use.
How fast are payouts?
Teya settles card takings the next working day as standard, and qualifying businesses can choose everyday or Instant Settlement options, with conditions and in some cases an extra charge.