SpotOn and Visa Simplify Restaurant Tip Payouts
Slice of Finance Team
10/17/2025
Key highlights
- SpotOn integrates Visa Direct to enable rapid tip payouts for restaurant employees.
- DayCheck powered by Astra streamlines tip distribution from shift to settlement.
- No prefunding needed for qualified merchants—improving restaurant cash flow.
- Automated, transparent payouts help operators reduce admin time and boost team satisfaction.
- Strengthens restaurant operations while empowering employees with faster earnings access.
Source: PR Newswire
Notable Quote
“ Independent restaurants are under pressure to do more with less, and that includes finding ways to support their teams. By working with Visa to bring Visa Direct into DayCheck, we're giving operators a way to simplify tip payouts and cash flow, while empowering employees with the flexibility to access their earnings rapidly. It's a win-win that strengthens both restaurants and the people who power them. ”
Doron Friedman, Chief Innovation Officer at SpotOn
Why This Matters
This collaboration between SpotOn, Visa, and Astra represents a significant advancement in restaurant financial technology. By integrating Visa Direct into SpotOn’s DayCheck, restaurants can now automate and accelerate tip distribution without manual handling or prefunding. The result is a more efficient, transparent, and cashless workflow—enhancing both cash flow management for owners and financial control for employees. As the restaurant industry continues adapting to labor challenges and digital transformation, solutions like DayCheck are redefining how independent restaurants manage payroll and empower their teams.
