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# Payment Types

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This article covers the different payment methods available for completing a checkout.

## Link copiedFront DeskLink copied

Use the **Front Desk** button to [take payments with the Front Desk Display](/learn/how-to-take-payments-with-the-front-desk-display/). Works with Apple Pay and Google Pay.

## Link copiedCard ReaderLink copied

Use the **Card Reader** button to [take payments with a card reader connected directly to your iPhone or iPad](/learn/how-to-take-payments-with-the-card-reader-direct-connection/). Works with Apple Pay and Google Pay.

## Link copiedSelf CheckoutLink copied

Use the **Self Checkout** button to allow clients to complete the checkout process directly on their phone. Clients will be sent a text message with a link to add a tip, complete the payment, and view their receipt. [Learn more about Client Self Checkout](/learn/client-self-check-out/).

## Link copiedCredit CardLink copied

Use the **Credit Card** button to [charge the client's card on file or add a new card on file](/learn/how-to-charge-cards-on-file/).

## Link copiedCashLink copied

Use the **Cash** button to [take cash payments](/learn/calculating-change-for-cash-transactions/). If the [Cash Drawer](/learn/help-articles/payments/cash-drawer/) app is enabled, all cash payments (including partial cash payments) will automatically update the current cash drawer count.

**Note: **

Mangomint does not trigger cash drawers to physically open.

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Use the **Check** button to take check payments. Admin users can enable or disable this button in [Payments & Checkout settings](/learn/advanced-settings-payments-checkout/).

## Link copiedGift CardLink copied

Use the **Gift Card** button to [take gift card payments](/learn/how-to-use-redeem-a-gift-card-during-checkout/).

## Link copiedAccount BalanceLink copied

Use the **Account Balance** button to take client account balance payments. [Learn more about client account balances](/learn/help-articles/clients/client-account-balances/).

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You can add [custom payment buttons](/learn/advanced-settings-payments-checkout/) as needed, such as Venmo, PayPal, or other electronic payment apps. Custom buttons can help you track [non-integrated payment options](/learn/how-to-use-non-integrated-payment-processors/).

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Use the **Other** button to track any other payment type. When using this button, you can add a note about the payment type that was used.

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