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Card on File

  • Last Updated: February 3, 2026

Merchants can use a card on file to complete transactions. Collecting this high-level customer profile information can help keep transactions secure without the need for a physical card at checkout.

  • Important: Before adding Card(s) on File, merchants must be set up on M360 and have Accounts Receivable settings configured on Exatouch. Please contact the Exatouch Technical Support Team for assistance with M360 and Accounts Receivable set up.

Add a Card on File

  • Note: If a customer wants to save multiple cards, individual customer profiles will have to be set up for each card (e.g., Michael Smith 1111, Michael Smith 1234, etc.).

  1. Go to Home > Customers > Customer List. (To create a new customer profile, see Enter a New Customer.
  2. Select the customer profile from the list or enter a name in the Search field. Card on File – search for customer profile in customer list
  3. In the customer profile Details tab, select Add Card on File. Card on File – add card on file using button in the customer profile details tab
  4. Fill out all fields with a red asterisk (*), then select Save Card.Card on File – save card on file in the credit card information pop up screen
    • Note: All credit card information is encrypted and tokenized, and is not stored locally on Exatouch equipment.
  5. Two confirmations that the card has been saved will display on the Customer Detail page. Card on File – confirmation that card on file has been saved in pop up and on screen in customer profile details tab

Pay With a Card on File

  • Note: “Card on File” functions the same as “Card Not Present” in the Exatouch system.

  1. Go to the Register and add an order.
  2. In the Order Details tab, use the search icon to open the Customer List.
  3. Attach the customer to the order in progress by selecting the name and tapping Go to Order.Card on File – search for customer profile in Order Details tab to attach to existing order
  4. The Order Details tab will display the customer profile information in the lower left. Card on File – Order Details tab showing customer profile information and attached order
  5. In the Pay tab, select Card on File. Card on File – Select Card on File button in Pay tab to pay for order
  6. Tap Yes in the confirmation window.
  7. Card on File – Confirmation pop up to pay current balance with customer stored card on file

  8. Confirm the amount to be charged to the card on file, then choose a payment option: Pay, or Pay-No Receipt. Card on File – Confirm amount to be charged to card on file and select Pay or Pay No Receipt
  9. The receipt will display onscreen, with the card information at the bottom.Card on File – On screen receipt showing the amount charged to card on file with card details at the bottom of receipt

  • Note: Tips charged to a card on file work like normal credit card sales, and are added on the Complete Auth screen. For more information, see Adjust for Tips on an Order.

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