VoucherCart integrates seamlessly with Lightspeed Restaurant (K-Series) POS, enabling restaurants and hospitality groups to sell and redeem gift vouchers, gift cards, memberships, and tickets directly at the point of sale.
This article explains how the integration works, what’s typically involved in setup, and which restaurants benefit most.
→ Looking for step-by-step technical setup? Use our setup guide with screenshots: How to connect VoucherCart to Lightspeed →
This integration is designed for Food & Beverage businesses that want to increase prepaid revenue, simplify front-of-house operations, and maintain secure, reliable voucher redemption across one or multiple venues.
In this article, we’ll outline how the VoucherCart and Lightspeed Restaurant (K-Series) integration works, what’s involved in setup, and which types of restaurants benefit most.
Driving High-Profit Revenue Growth and New Customer Acquisition at Low Cost
For luxury hotels, fine-dining restaurants, and hospitality groups, driving high-profit revenue growth and acquiring new customers at a low cost is essential. As every transaction should both delight customers and drive measurable growth, our Lightspeed Restaurant (K-Series) POS gift card integration is invaluable: it’s a strategic upgrade to your entire revenue ecosystem.
This seamless integration automates your gift card and voucher sales, eliminates manual reconciliation, and gives your team the power to sell and redeem vouchers directly within Lightspeed – unlocking a new revenue stream while delivering a premium, frictionless guest experience.
What the Lightspeed (K-Series) Integration Enables
With VoucherCart connected to Lightspeed Restaurant (K-Series), you can run voucher and gift card operations from the same environment your team already uses for everyday service.
Common in-POS workflows include:
- Selling vouchers/gift cards directly at the till
- Redeeming vouchers instantly during checkout
- Reloading/issuing cards (where applicable)
- Tracking transactions and performance in VoucherCart reporting
→ For more information about this partnership, check out our Lightspeed (K-Series) Partnership page.
Who This Integration Is Best For
The VoucherCart + Lightspeed (K-Series) integration is a strong fit for:
- Independent restaurants and cafés looking to launch gift vouchers quickly
- Hospitality groups that want consistent voucher workflows across locations
- Venues with high seasonal demand (such as Christmas, Valentine’s, Mother’s Day, … )
- Operators who want faster redemption and fewer manual reconciliation tasks
Key Benefits for Restaurants & Hospitality Groups
When two best-in-class systems work together, the results are powerful and immediate.
Here’s what your business gains:
- Enhanced Guest Experience: Deliver quick, elegant transactions that reflect your brand’s quality.
- Automated Reporting: Track voucher performance, unredeemed balances, and repeat purchase behaviour, all in real-time.
- Instant Prepaid Revenue & Cash Flow
Gift vouchers generate upfront cash flow, drive future bookings, and help smooth seasonal demand. - High-Profit Revenue Growth: Drive more voucher and gift card sales through the POS and see 15-20% breakage.
- New Customer Acquisition: Attract new aligned customers to your business at near zero cost.
- Increased Retention: Retain gift voucher recipients and drive repeat purchases by issuing and reloading gift cards at the POS.
- Fast, Reliable Redemption at POS:
Staff can handle voucher redemption as part of normal checkout, reducing front-of-house friction. - Reduced Admin and Reconciliation:
Voucher sales/redemptions are handled consistently, reducing manual errors and time spent reconciling transactions. - Clear Reporting and Visibility:
Track voucher sales, redemption patterns, and outstanding balances through VoucherCart’s reporting. - Centralised Management: Control gift cards and vouchers across your venues, from one unified system.
Whether you’re managing a single luxury venue or a multi-location hospitality group, this integration allows you to operate smarter, faster, and more profitably.
The Results: Smarter Operations & Higher Revenue
Businesses using VoucherCart and Lightspeed together typically see:
- 20–30% increases in prepaid revenue during gifting seasons.
- Reduced admin hours through automation.
- Improved customer retention, as seamless redemption experiences encourage repeat visits.
From boutique hotels to multi-location restaurant groups, the integration delivers both immediate Lightspeed gift card ROI and long-term growth, empowering teams to focus less on manual tasks and more on delivering unforgettable guest experiences.
- Pro Tip: Combine VoucherCart’s automated promotions with your Lightspeed customer data to target returning guests during peak gifting seasons.
Implementation Overview
Implementing VoucherCart with Lightspeed Restaurant (K-Series) is quick and straight-forward, and typically does not require developer input.
What you need before connecting
You’ll need:
- An active VoucherCart account
- An active Lightspeed Restaurant (K-Series) account
- Basic configuration in Lightspeed Back Office (i.e. an appropriate payment method & item setup)
For the exact configuration steps and screenshots, follow the Help Center guide: How to connect VoucherCart to Lightspeed →
What happens after you connect
Once connected, voucher-related transactions can be processed in a consistent way at the POS, and your VoucherCart reporting will reflect sales and redemption activity.
Multi-location operators
If you operate multiple sites, the integration can be applied across locations so workflows remain consistent across your estate or portfolio.
Getting Your Team Live (Without Disruptions)
Most restaurants complete setup, training, and go-live in under an hour. A smooth rollout usually includes:
- A short internal workflow check (selling + redeeming)
- A quick staff briefing (what buttons/actions to use)
- Confirming receipt behaviour and reporting expectations
Your staff can begin selling and redeeming immediately:
- Sell vouchers or gift cards in seconds at the POS.
- Instantly issue physical or digital cards.
- Track redemptions and revenue automatically through your VoucherCart dashboard.
Related Resources
- Technical Setup Guide – Step-by-step instructions with screenshots to connect VoucherCart to Lightspeed POS.
- How-To Guides – Quick and practical guides for selling and redeeming in Lightspeed POS.
- Partner Overview Page: Lightspeed Restaurant (K-Series Gift Cards)
Unlock the Full Potential of Gift Cards and Vouchers with Lightspeed POS
Your customers want luxury. Your operations should match it.
With VoucherCart <> Lightspeed POS, your gift card system becomes a dynamic revenue driver – automated, intelligent, and effortless.
Sell gift cards directly in Lightspeed POS to generate new prepaid revenue, streamline voucher sales and redemptions, simplify gift card management, and empower your team to deliver unforgettable guest experiences.
Get Started with VoucherCart and Lightspeed POS
Want to see how VoucherCart works with Lightspeed Restaurant (K-Series) for your venue?
Dive straight in with our Lightspeed help guides, or book a demo to walk through setup expectations, workflows, and best practices for your locations.