• Shift4

Shift4

Overview

Shift4 has a rating of 2.04 stars from 48 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Shift4 most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and pos system problems. Shift4 ranks 57th among Payment Gateway sites.

  • Service
    35
  • Value
    31
  • Shipping
    23
  • Returns
    21
  • Quality
    30

This company responds to reviews on average within 3 days

Positive reviews (last 12 months): 25%
Positive
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Neutral
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How would you rate Shift4?
Top Positive Review

“Outstanding Support from my sales Rep Dan on POS System Selection”

Travis T.
2/12/24

Dan is a pure professional. Without Dan, I am quite certain any other sales rep would have sold us the wrong equipment. This is because my business runs with a store credit function that is vital to function in its ecosystem. For this we needed the older refreshed equipment, not the newest version. Dan did his research and confidently provided the equipment we needed to operate in this way. Thank you *******@Shift4 for your guidance and support. Talk to you soon, Travis

Top Critical Review

“Gheto”

Slappy I.
6/15/23

Trash PMS system and horrible customer service. And if you would like to lose every chargeback, then Shift 4 is perfect for you. They literally do NOT have your back. We have now lost $10,273.19 just for no-show reservations in the last three months. Customers sign hotel folios and IDs are scanned upon check-in. Shift 4 still gives back their money and does NOTHING to protect the hotels. Stay far away from these crooks.

Reviews (48)

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Thumbnail of user travisturpin
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 12th, 2024

Dan is a pure professional. Without Dan, I am quite certain any other sales rep would have sold us the wrong equipment. This is because my business runs with a store credit function that is vital to function in its ecosystem. For this we needed the older refreshed equipment, not the newest version. Dan did his research and confidently provided the equipment we needed to operate in this way.
Thank you *******@Shift4 for your guidance and support.
Talk to you soon,
Travis

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Hi Travis. Thank you for your kind words! We're happy to hear that Dan provided you with exceptional service and ensured that you received the right equipment for your business needs. We strive to understand our customers' unique requirements and provide tailored solutions to help them succeed. We appreciate your business and look forward to continuing to support you in the future. If you ever need any further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

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1 review
3 helpful votes
June 15th, 2023

Trash PMS system and horrible customer service. And if you would like to lose every chargeback, then Shift 4 is perfect for you. They literally do NOT have your back. We have now lost $10,273.19 just for no-show reservations in the last three months. Customers sign hotel folios and IDs are scanned upon check-in. Shift 4 still gives back their money and does NOTHING to protect the hotels.

Stay far away from these crooks.

Tip for consumers:
This company has thousands of complaints with the Better Business Bureau.

Products used:
Shift 4 PMS

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Hi Slappy — We're very sorry to hear about this issue and we want to help get it resolved ASAP. Please reach out to us at reviews@shift4.com with your contact information and issue details and we'll ensure it's escalated. And, as always, you can reach us 24/7 via live chat: shift4.com/support

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1 review
1 helpful vote
November 16th, 2023

This system is absolute trash. Slow processing, doesn't matter about the offline mode if you can't leave the page because it continuously has the processing circle. Too many touches to do the smallest thing. Finding tickets sucks. The tip assigner is straight trash. Don't get this. It's garbage. We're coming from dinerware which used to be called a joke, but if that's a joke Skytab is a whole $#*!ing stand up special.

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Hello Tyler – We're truly sorry to hear about your frustrating experience. Our goal is to provide a seamless and efficient service, and it's disheartening to learn that we fell short of your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and would like to understand your concerns better. Please reach out to us at reviews@shift4.com with your contact information and issue details and we'll ensure it's escalated. We are committed to learning from our mistakes and enhancing our services to better serve our customers.

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1 review
2 helpful votes
September 27th, 2023

Shady business practices, Useless customer service, poor equipment. Trying to leave this company after a year and a half and now we are told about an early termination fee. We were told when setting up this account that we were not under contract. Very deceptive. Nothing but trouble as we have literally spent hours on the phone with customer service.

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Hello Russell – We apologize for the inconvenience you've experienced, and we appreciate your feedback. We strive to provide transparent and reliable service, and we're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. To address your concerns and investigate the situation further, please reach out to us at reviews@shift4.com with your contact information and issue details. We want to ensure that any misunderstandings or discrepancies are resolved promptly and fairly. We value your business and want to make things right. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we look forward to assisting you in resolving these issues.

Thumbnail of user brianm4105
1 review
1 helpful vote
September 26th, 2023

Shift4 is the worst platform for credit cards processing. They are running an Ali baba operation. Since they have ach access to your business account they keep charging you bogus charges then you have to fight them to reverse the charges. No customer service whatsoever! Incompetent in every aspect of the business. Don't use them to process your credit cards payments, they are a bunch of thieves!

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Hi Brian – We're sorry to hear about your negative experience, and we apologize for any frustration you've encountered. At Shift4, we take matters like this seriously, and we would like to investigate your concerns thoroughly. To assist you in resolving these issues, we need more specific information about your account. Please reach out to us at reviews@shift4.com with your account details, and we will work diligently to review and address the charges you mentioned. We appreciate your patience as we work to rectify any problems you've faced and ensure a better experience for you.

Thumbnail of user davidg6815
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 11th, 2024

Shift4 came into Aurora Soho for more than 5 years now, like it was meant to be. Payments? Smooth as silk. Support? Juan's got our back, making everything feel personalized and stress-free. Our customers and team are happier. Big cheers to Shift4 for making things easy and efficient!

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Thanks for the shoutout, David! We're happy to hear your experience with Shift4 has been seamless and stress-free for over 5 years at Aurora Soho. We're here to ensure seamless payments. We hope to continue to exceed your expectations!

Thumbnail of user miltonr99
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 1st, 2024

The standout feature of Skytab POS at Rico's Chicken is its incredible speed and user-friendliness. It has remarkably streamlined our order processing, enhancing our ability to serve customers promptly and accurately. This efficiency is vital in our fast-paced dining environment, ensuring customer satisfaction and smooth operations.

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Hey Milton - Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that SkyTab has enhanced order processing at Rico's Chicken and can't wait to continue working together.

Thumbnail of user baxxanholdings
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 21st, 2024

If you get approved, it will take probably 60 days. When opening a restaurant, you do not have time to waste on your POS system. The new third-party verification is absolutely horrible, and the sales team cannot get any help to update the customer. Horrible!

Tip for consumers:
Good product but horrible on-boarding process and support.

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Hello – We’re sorry to hear your experience with Shift4 hasn’t met your expectations. Please know your comments are really helpful in highlighting opportunities to improve our processes. If you need further assistance resolving your concerns, please reach out to us at reviews@shift4.com with your contact information and issue details and we'll ensure it's escalated. Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention.

Thumbnail of user diegom289
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 23rd, 2024

My opinion is the system is very easy to use, and a nice system. We use the Online ordering and the free website they gave us which using AI was set up within 10 minutes! We also use the wireless Skytab mobiles for our piece of delivery drivers and they work well. Thanks!

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Hey Diego - Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you find our system easy to use and efficient. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to serve you!

Thumbnail of user johnm13953
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 23rd, 2024

Been using Shift4 since we opened in November 2023, they were fast to respond while learning the system and now we use it hassle and stress free

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Hey John - Thanks for your provide review! We're thrilled to hear that Shift4 has been instrumental in making your operations hassle-free since day one. We hope to continue exceeding your expectations.

Thumbnail of user justyousalon48
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 7th, 2023
Verified purchase

Same as all the other reviews. Very poor customer services, yes reps are nice. Too bad their company doesn't give proper resources to handle issues. Takes sometimes an hour just to get through. If you do the callback, they never call back. Yes -never… we moved and discontinued using as of mid January 2023 but we're told contract through 3/25. Fees for inactivity $75 plus monthly fee for software and equipment lease $89+, plus a minimum processing fee $25 plus fluctuating fees they could not explain that we're a difference of almost $20+ between 2 statements. BEWARE Surprise fees!. They took away ability to export our customer list &noted info A MONTH before transitioning to another pos company. The soft ears is antiquated. Had to,jump through hoops to cancel service! Based on reviews we WILL be watching and better not continue to be billed or our lawyers will be calling,. Don't have much faith in company ar all

Tip for consumers:
Awful customer service and to supportive of salon industry, caters more to bar restaurants. It was time to leave.

Products used:
Point of sale system, card reader, barcode scanner

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Walter — We're very sorry to hear about this issue and we want to help get it resolved ASAP. Please reach out to us at reviews@shift4.com with your business name and contact information, and we'll ensure it's escalated. And, as always, you can reach us 24/7 via live chat: shift4.com/support

Thumbnail of user franckr12
1 review
4 helpful votes
February 20th, 2023

This company is absolutely the biggest scammers in the industry. Bad customers service every month he collects different amounts front my business account. My contract I canceled the first month I received the equipment I sent the equipment back to the company. 8 month collects money from my bank bad company.

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Hi Franck — We're very sorry to hear about this billing and cancelation issue and we want to help get it resolved ASAP. Please reach out to us at reviews@shift4.com with your contact information and issue details and we'll ensure it's escalated. And, as always, you can reach us 24/7 via live chat: shift4.com/support

Thumbnail of user kelseyt98
1 review
2 helpful votes
March 19th, 2023

The absolute worst experience with a company! I closed my business on Oct. 31,2022 with my last transaction posting on November 2. I have called and emailed numerous times to cancel and Shift4 just keeps billing me month after month and sending me cancellation ticket numbers. They offer no resolution, they lie to my face and just keep billing. STAY AWAY FROM SHIFT4!

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Hi Kelsey - We're very sorry to hear about the trouble you're experiencing with canceling your account and we want to help get it resolved ASAP. Please reach out to us at reviews@shift4.com with your contact information and MID# and we'll ensure it's escalated. And, as always, you can reach us 24/7 via live chat: shift4.com/support

Thumbnail of user tonye514
1 review
2 helpful votes
February 2nd, 2023
Verified purchase

Quite Possibly the worst POS company in the world. Never once in the three years I was forced to do business with this company did I have a positive experience.
I was a FuturePOS user and when Shift4 Purchased the company it all went bad.
Steve Pritchard (VP Sales) would simply lie to you when ever approached about something wrong. Once it got so bad I left a review and they attempted to bribe me to take the review down...
When my POSContract was finally over they kept charging me saying they changed their contracts to be auto renewing and therefore I was stuck! When I asked about being notified about this change they said I could find the information on their website?

Tip for consumers:
Please don't

Products used:
Future POS and Shift4 Credit Card Processing

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Hi Tony — We're very sorry to hear about this issue and we want to help get it resolved ASAP. Please reach out to us at reviews@shift4.com with your contact information and we'll get this escalated and work towards a resolution. And, as always, you can reach us 24/7 via live chat: shift4.com/support

Thumbnail of user isisr19
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 17th, 2023

Do not use this company for absolutely ANYTHING! I canceled my services with them in January 2022 and I am still be charged. The customer service is a joke and so is upper management. I haven't had a credit card processed with them since October 2021! So please tell me what I'm being charged for. They are an absolute scam! I also plan to take legal action against them..

Tip for consumers:
Stay away from this company

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I had the entire system

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Isis — We're very sorry to hear about this issue and we want to help get it resolved ASAP. Please reach out to us at reviews@shift4.com with your contact information and issue details and we'll ensure it's escalated. And, as always, you can reach us 24/7 via live chat: shift4.com/support

Thumbnail of user carltonw68
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 9th, 2023

Shift4 is by far one of the best companies we interact with by way of customer service...In an era where customer service is precipitously on the decline, Shift4 actually shows care, consideration, and wherewithal each time I deal with them regardless of the department...Big shot out to Cassandra in chargebacks!

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Hello Carlton! It’s great to hear that you're happy with your experience with Shift4. We really appreciate your detailed review and we hope to continue to exceed your expectations!

Thumbnail of user kenya.hughes
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 18th, 2024

Great experience, so far I don't have any complaints. I'll recommend to as many people as I can. Great company!

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Hi Kenya - We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with us. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to reach out!

Thumbnail of user harshadb4
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 19th, 2023

Their POS system and staff is still under testing and hence support is pathetic, don't get it even if it is offered free. It would take 1 hour to get some one on call and then the guy would say I am from Harbour touch let me transfer you to skyTab technician, that would be another hour and if you get disconnected you would start all over again. When the technician comes on phone they would not know anything as they are still exploring and learning the system

Products used:
SkyTab POS system and devices

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Thanks for reaching out to provide this feedback, Harshad. Your comments are really helpful in highlighting opportunities to improve our processes. If you need further assistance resolving your concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team via live chat (available 24/7): shift4.com/support

Thumbnail of user carriek440
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 21st, 2023

I've had the worst experience with this company. Tickets disappeared, the system went down, money lost. They don't seem to care. Trying to cancel and get no help. Worst experience I've ever had with a credit card processor. I'd avoid at all costs.

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Credit Card Processing

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Hello Carrie – We are sorry that your experience with our services has fallen short of expectations. Your concerns are valid, and we genuinely care about your satisfaction. We’d like to hear more about your experience and work with you to resolve any challenges you may still be experiencing! Please reach out to us at reviews@shift4.com with your contact information and issue details and we'll ensure it's escalated. We are committed to improving your experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

Thumbnail of user reidt34
1 review
3 helpful votes
January 4th, 2023

Require a signature to cancel and keep on debiting the account until they get one. Wish they would make their money by providing good service as opposed to barriers to exit. My ask is phone cancellation or online cancellation.

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Thanks for reaching out to provide this feedback, Reid. Your comments are really helpful in highlighting opportunities to improve our processes. If you need further assistance resolving your concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team via live chat (available 24/7): shift4.com/support

Thumbnail of user angeloa88
1 review
2 helpful votes
November 15th, 2022

This company is absloutley thr biggest scammers in thr industry. The digged into my business bank account for 4 months when I figured it out it was almost 6k.when I brought it up I'm at fault yes I was to blame for them stealing mu money 2 I never saw the 500 sign bounce. 3 I sold the business and they still billing me and I'm in collections now.suing those mofos. Run ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍

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Pps systems for my bar

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Hi Angelo — We would like to make things right. Please reach out via live chat at shift4.com/support (available 24/7) for assistance in resolving these issues.

Thumbnail of user michaelb9084
1 review
5 helpful votes
September 27th, 2022

This company has been used by my company for many years now & solely out of lack of time to build a new site is reason for staying... In general as long as you have no needs for issues that come up then the site is a basic site... But When you have a real issue that needs resolving especially when it is a glitch on their end well expect the run around and no department speaks to another and each blames the other... Also don't make the mistake of letting them be your processor to save money on the site because as soon as there is issue holy hell... even when proven to be their fault and cost you the client money they cannot possibly own the mistake and make it right... they drown you in a see of hold times, ticket numbers, well call you back within 24/48hr (aka: not at all) I am now finally having to make the change and will have to speak with litigation about recouping funds provably lost due to their system glitches

Please note I have been a client for several years so this is not taken lightly and while I am pissed at this point, this review is not written to just bash a company it is written because if I can help one person not have this frustration then I have done a good service

Tip for consumers:
DONT and if you do DONT let them run your payments that is the biggest mistake I have done

Products used:
It is a website developer I use them for a website of mine

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Thumbnail of user magnusonm
4 reviews
12 helpful votes
January 6th, 2022

They charge your customers up to 5 months after the purchase. They have zero tech support. RUN FAST

Tip for consumers:
This is a shell of a company with offshore support. Expect your issues such as system down during peak business to be resolved in about 90 minutes or more

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Magnuson, we're very sorry to hear that your experience with Shift4 has fallen short of your expectations. We strive to provide the best quality service and we seem to have missed the mark here. Please reach out to team via chat (24/7) so that we can discuss this matter and come to a resolution: shift4.com/support

Thumbnail of user richellefountain
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 16th, 2023

The absolute worst company i've ever worked with. They charged me for equipment I returned months ago TWICE. Put my account in the negatives and still giving me the runaround about returning my money after multiple calls. If you love getting your money taken or withheld for THEIR mistakes and hearing another 3-5 business days after 24-48hrs for review every time you call even though you've been told the problem was resolved then this company is for you. Can't wait to deal with them to terminate my contract when it ends seeing as there's reviews of that mess as well. Just go with someone else please. Wish i saw these reviews before going with them…..

Tip for consumers:
scammers

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Hello Richelle — Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us! We’re sorry to hear that your experience with Shift4 hasn’t met your expectations. Please know that your feedback is vital to us, and we would like the opportunity to address your concerns and make things right. We encourage you to reach out to us at reviews@shift4.com with your contact information and issue details and we'll ensure it's escalated. Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention. We are committed to learning from our mistakes and enhancing our services to better serve our customers.

Thumbnail of user jpreciado1990
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 11th, 2023

I got a new POS system keeps having network issues between their devices. Tickets wont send & Computers will disconnect at random times. Its hard to get any support from them on the phone or chat. If you send a email you will hear back days or weeks after. Was just on chat waited 15 minutes to someone to join chat only to be left in the chat with a "agent" for 10 minutes without a word from the agent only for him to leave the chat. Now waiting for another agent. Going on 20 minutes wait again. This company is also parent company of Future POS avoid Sky tab or Future POS.

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Sean R. – Shift4 Rep

Hi Juan – We’re sorry to hear your experience with Shift4 hasn’t met your expectations. Please know your comments are really helpful in highlighting opportunities to improve our processes. We would like the opportunity to work with you and resolve any challenges you may still be experiencing! Please reach out to us at reviews@shift4.com with your contact information and issue details and we'll ensure it's escalated. Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention.

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