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Lightspeed Launches Mobile Tap in Quebec, Expanding Tableside Payment Flexibility
Lightspeed Commerce Inc. announced the launch of Mobile Tap in Quebec on March 16, 2026, expanding its Lightspeed Tableside solution.
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What changed
Lightspeed Commerce Inc. announced the launch of Mobile Tap in Quebec on March 16, 2026, expanding its Lightspeed Tableside solution. Mobile Tap attaches to iPhone devices and allows staff to take orders and securely accept payments anywhere in the venue without returning to a fixed terminal. When paired with Mobile Tap, Lightspeed Tableside becomes a fully integrated handheld point-of-sale solution. The solution supports advanced split check functionality, insert, swipe, and tap capabilities, major debit and credit cards, integrated tipping, and a multilingual payment experience. It integrates directly with Lightspeed Tableside, creating a seamless connection between ordering, payment, and reporting. Lightspeed claims that by reducing steps and eliminating trips to a fixed terminal, restaurants can increase table turns, improve order accuracy, and capture more revenue during peak service. A 2025 analysis of 206 European-based businesses showed active Tableside users saw an increase of approximately 10% in transaction volume following adoption.
Why a business should care
Mobile Tap allows staff to take orders and securely accept payments anywhere in the venue without returning to a fixed terminal, potentially increasing table turns and capturing more revenue during peak service. This expansion of tableside payment flexibility for hospitality operators directly impacts operational efficiency and customer experience. By reducing steps and eliminating trips to a fixed terminal, restaurants can improve order accuracy and capture more revenue during peak service.
Who it affects
Hospitality operators in Quebec, Canada.
What to consider doing
Hospitality operators in Quebec should pull their current Lightspeed Tableside hardware inventory and check for specific fees, integration requirements, and hardware compatibility with the new Mobile Tap solution.
Uncertainty and risks
The source does not mention fees, costs, funding, fraud, chargebacks, security, compliance, or merchant operations changes beyond the product launch. Operators should check for specific fees, integration requirements, and hardware compatibility.
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