Official Shift4 Partner UK
Switching from Lightspeed to Shift4
Compare the complete service, understand existing obligations and agree a carefully tested changeover with Essential Payments.
Nationwide — we cover the whole UK. Same-week setup for approved applications. Free hardware subject to eligibility and status; transaction fees apply.
Before changing your Lightspeed setup
Review your specific Lightspeed product, menus, reporting and third-party connections. Confirm export options and rebuild requirements; do not assume every integration or item setting transfers automatically.
This is a switching checklist, not a claim that Lightspeed is unsuitable. Review your specific configuration and current terms. Essential Payments is an Official Shift4 Partner, not Lightspeed or Shift4 itself.
01Review your statement
Compare actual transaction categories, hardware and software charges with your required setup.
02Agree a configuration
Check Shift4 One terminals and, where needed, Shift4 Dine Workstation, menus and kitchen equipment. Verify connections and export options.
03Prepare and train
Complete approval, network checks and team training. Same-week UK setup is for approved applications.
04Test, then change over
Rehearse orders, receipts, reports and payment handling. Agree fallback and support contacts; no downtime guarantee is made.
FAQ
Switching from Lightspeed: questions
Should I cancel Lightspeed before applying?
No. Review your Lightspeed agreements, notice and equipment terms first. Apply for the new arrangement and agree a tested changeover before ending any existing service.
Will switching from Lightspeed save money?
That depends on your transaction mix, contracts and required setup. We compare a recent statement and complete service costs. We do not guarantee savings.
Can I keep my Lightspeed hardware or data?
Compatibility and export options depend on your configuration and agreements. We check requirements before quoting; automatic transfer or hardware reuse is not assumed.
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Review my Lightspeed statement
Tell us about your business and we'll check eligibility for free hardware and send a clear, itemised quote — usually within one business day.
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Official Shift4 Partner · Nationwide UK coverage · Same-week setup for approved applications. Free hardware subject to eligibility and status; transaction fees apply.