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Accept Crypto Payments at Your Bar

Customers open tabs and pay with crypto or cards. Save 70% on fees. Free POS with tab management, happy hour pricing, and split checks.

0.5-1%
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$0
Monthly Cost
70%+
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Why Bars & Nightclubs Choose BasaltSurge

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Save $2,000-4,000 Annually

On $10k/month volume, save $2,400/year in fees vs Square. Plus save $720-1,980/year on POS software.

70% Lower Costs
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Free Bar POS

Tab management, happy hour pricing, drink modifiers, bartender assignment. Usually costs $60-165/month.

$720-1,980/yr Saved
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Zero Chargebacks

Drunk customers can't dispute charges next morning. Crypto is final. Save 2-3% typically lost to chargebacks.

No Fraud Loss
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Digital Tips

Customers tip when closing tab. Tips go directly to bartender wallets. No cash handling or tip pooling disputes.

Direct to Staff

Prevent Walkouts

Require prepaid tabs with crypto. Card saved on file won't work - customer must pay upfront. Eliminates tab walkouts.

Zero Walkouts
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Peak Hour Analytics

Track busiest times, top drinks, bartender performance. Optimize staffing and inventory based on real data.

All Included

Accepted here

Apple PayApple Pay
Google PayGoogle Pay
Samsung PaySamsung Pay
VisaVisa
MastercardMastercard
American ExpressAmerican Express
CryptoCrypto
$Cash

Calculate Your Savings

$1k$10k/month$100k
You Save with PortalPay
$3,636/year
(80% less than competitors)
Monthly Cost Breakdown
PortalPay$75.00/mo
0.5-1% processing, $0 monthly fee
square$340.00/mo
2.60% + $0.1 per transaction + $60/mo
toast$444.00/mo
2.49% + $0.15 per transaction + $165/mo
clover$350.00/mo
2.30% + $0.1 per transaction + $100/mo
Annual with PortalPay
$900
Annual with Others
$4,536

Calculations based on industry averages. Actual savings may vary.

Real-World Examples

Tab Management

Open tabs with QR scan. Add drinks throughout night. Customer closes tab via QR when leaving. Automatic tip prompt.

Example:

Busy bar doing $12k/month saves $2,640/year on fees, $720/year on POS, eliminates $300/month in walkouts.

$7,200/year

Happy Hour Pricing

Automatic price changes during happy hour. Schedule by day/time. No manual menu updates. Prevents pricing errors.

Example:

Bar with daily happy hour saves staff time and eliminates pricing mistakes that cost $200/month.

$2,400/year

Nightclub Cover Charges

Customers pay cover charge via QR at door. Wristband or stamp for re-entry. Track attendance automatically.

Example:

Nightclub collecting $3k/month in cover saves $720/year vs Square processing.

$720/year

Everything Included Free

Tab Management

Open/close tabs, add drinks, prevent walkouts

Usually $40/mo

Happy Hour Pricing

Automatic price changes by schedule

Usually $30/mo

Bartender Performance

Track sales by bartender, tip earnings, efficiency

Usually $50/mo

Drink Analytics

Popular drinks, peak hours, inventory needs

Usually $60/mo

Split Checks

Split tabs by person or item easily

Usually $20/mo

Multi-Location

Manage multiple bars from one dashboard

Usually $100/mo

Get Started in Minutes

Setup Checklist for Bars & Nightclubs

  • Connect wallet and configure bar details
  • Upload logo, set brand colors
  • Build drink menu with categories and pricing
  • Set up happy hour schedules
  • Configure modifiers (rocks, neat, mixer options)
  • Set up bartender stations and assignments
  • Display QR codes at bar or on receipts
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do customers pay for drinks at the bar?

Two options: (1) Pay per drink - customer scans QR after ordering, pays immediately. Takes 15 seconds. (2) Open tab - customer scans QR to open tab, bartender adds drinks throughout night, customer scans to close tab when leaving. Can pay with crypto wallet or card via onramp. Tips included when closing tab.

How does this prevent tab walkouts?

Option 1: Require prepaid tabs - customer must pay first before opening tab (like prepaying for gas). Option 2: Crypto tab holds - we hold stablecoins when tab opens, settle when they close. Traditional credit card "hold" amounts don't work because customer can still dispute. With crypto, the hold is real money.

What about chargebacks from drunk customers?

This is a HUGE problem with traditional payment processors. Customers get drunk, rack up tab, wake up next day and dispute charges. With crypto payments, transactions are final. Customer can't chargeback. This alone saves bars 2-3% that's typically lost to chargebacks. On $10k/month, that's $200-300/month saved.

How do tips work for bartenders?

When customer closes tab, they add tip (15%, 18%, 20%, custom). Tips go: (1) Directly to bartender crypto wallet, or (2) Pooled and split by hours worked. All automatic. No cash counting. No tip disputes. Bartenders can cash out anytime. Much cleaner than traditional tip pooling.

Can I schedule happy hour pricing automatically?

Yes. Set up schedules: Monday-Friday 4-7pm, certain drinks 50% off. System automatically updates prices. No need to manually change POS prices twice a day. Eliminates human error of forgetting to switch prices back. Can have different schedules for different days.

Do customers need crypto to buy drinks?

No. While crypto enthusiasts can pay directly, any customer can pay with credit/debit card or Apple Pay. Our onramp converts to crypto instantly. Customer experience is identical to traditional payment. You get low-fee crypto processing, they pay however they want.

How much do I really save vs Square?

Typical bar: $10,000/month revenue. Square: $260 fees (2.6% + 10¢) + $60 POS = $320/mo ($3,840/year). PortalPay: $75 fees (0.75%) + $0 POS = $75/mo ($900/year). Annual savings: $2,940. Plus eliminate $300/month in chargebacks = extra $3,600/year. Total savings: $6,540/year.

Can I track which drinks are most popular?

Yes. Analytics show: top drinks by volume and revenue, busiest hours (staff accordingly), slowest times (cut staff), bartender performance (drinks/hour, average ticket, tips earned). Use this data to optimize inventory ordering, staffing schedules, and menu offerings.

What if I have multiple locations?

Multi-location management included free. See all bars in one dashboard. Compare performance. Manage different menus per location. Transfer inventory. Train staff at one location, deploy everywhere. Square charges $60+ per additional location. Ours is free.

Do I need a bank account?

No. Payments go to your crypto wallet. Hold as stablecoins (always worth $1 USD) or cash out to local currency. Perfect for new bars or international locations. No traditional banking required. This is revolutionary for bars in countries with difficult banking or new venues without banking history.

What Bars & Nightclubs Are Saying

"Switching from Square saved us $270/month and eliminated chargebacks completely. The tab management is actually better. Best decision we made."

Jake Morrison
The Rusty Nail, Austin
$3,240/year + zero chargebacks

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Apple PayApple Pay
Google PayGoogle Pay
Samsung PaySamsung Pay
VisaVisa
MastercardMastercard
American ExpressAmerican Express
CryptoCrypto
$Cash

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