Payments Guide

How to Handle Payment Failures in Self-Serve Locations

Updated March 5, 2026 • 5 min read

Payment failures create immediate frustration. If customers are charged but service does not run, they often leave negative reviews and request refunds.

Use a dedicated issue button

Add a specific “Payment Charged But Not Processed” report option so owners can triage quickly.

Respond in a fixed order

Track repeat payment incidents

Repeated failures on one bay or terminal usually indicate a hardware or gateway issue that needs permanent correction.