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# Manage Payment Methods

> Control the payment methods staff can use.

Use Payment Methods to control payment options such as cash, card, gift card, or other methods.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/platoae/Sj5gy_nraenSBNJE/images/restaurant/settings/payment-methods.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Sj5gy_nraenSBNJE&q=85&s=446f6393686fbc802552d94864c6687d" alt="Payment method settings" width="1280" height="720" data-path="images/restaurant/settings/payment-methods.png" />

## Create A Payment Method

Click `New Payment Method`.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/platoae/Sj5gy_nraenSBNJE/images/restaurant/settings/payment-method-form.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Sj5gy_nraenSBNJE&q=85&s=867944e6c7e683e13af10c4bef1ea46f" alt="Payment method form" width="1280" height="720" data-path="images/restaurant/settings/payment-method-form.png" />

## Keep Methods Easy To Reconcile

Use simple names that match how managers and accountants review payments.

Avoid duplicate methods such as `Card`, `Cards`, and `Credit Card` unless the restaurant has a clear reason for each one.
