SONA

Point-of-Sale Systems & Credit Card Processing
A full-service merchant services provider, specializing in payment processing and POS solutions.

Founded in 2016, SONA serves businesses across North America with reliable, transparent payment processing solutions. With it’s head offices in Bedford, Nova Scotia, SONA supports a wide range of industries through a tailored, partner-first approach.

Business Details

In an industry known for hidden fees and complicated contracts, SONA put it all on the table with clear, honest, transparent information and a fresh approach.

  • We Mean What We Say and We Say What We Mean
  • No surprises. Our rates are guaranteed for the life of your contract and if you aren’t satisfied with our service, you can leave anytime, penalty-free.
  • Cutting-Edge Technology powered by modern, cloud-based point-of-sale and payment processing technology, we provide innovative solutions designed to streamline your operations, improve the customer experience, and help your business grow.
  • Customer-Focused Approach. Our customers come first. Period. Our agents take the time to understand your business, finding the right solutions and responding to customer needs quickly for a frictionless experience from setup to on-going support.
  • SONA offers both Clover and Square so members can decide what fits the their business needs
Offer for RANS Members

Sonapay will be reimburse the cost of membership to RANS members who sign-up with SONA. 

In addition, SONA extends valuable offers on:

Credit Card Processing Rates

SONA has negotiatied a competitve set rate to save RANS members on their payment processing

POS Packages tailored specifically to suit your business including:

Options with both Clover & Square

24/7/365 support

Local training implentation

  • Payments: Clover supports both contact and contactless transactions across all major card brands. It enables Pay@Table and Order@Table experiences, with key features such as tip entry, tap functionality, and configurable tap limits.
  • Reporting and Reconciliation: Clover POS provides powerful reporting and
    reconciliation tools through its intuitive, cloud-based dashboard. These features are designed to give restaurant operators real-time visibility into their business performance and streamline end-of-day financial processes.
  • Retail Component
  • Inventory Tracking: Real-time inventory monitoring for food, beverage, and retail items. Automated alerts for low stock, optional ingredient-level tracking, and integration with food vendor management tools.
  • Customer Engagement Tools: Built-in loyalty programs, gift card management, and CRM features
  • Order Management: Streamlined order flow from front-of-house to kitchen with support for dine-in, takeout, delivery, and curbside pickup. Includes kitchen display system (KDS) integration.
  • Employee Management: Role-based access, time clock integration, shift
    scheduling, and performance tracking.
  • Third-Party Integrations: Seamless connectivity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks), marketing tools, and delivery services.
  • Offline Mode
  • Customizable Workflows: Tailored configurations for different service models— table service, counter service, bar, food truck, and hybrid setups.
  • Table Management: Visual table layout tools for managing seating, reservations, and service flow. Enables staff to assign orders to specific tables, track table status, and optimize turnover during peak hours

Addtionally, SONA also offers a complete package through Square

  • Flexible Networking Infrastructure & Hardware: Clover offers a range of hardware options—Station, Mini, Flex, Pocket, Kiosk and iPhone
    Mobile —to suit different restaurant layouts including table and bar service. These devices support digital floor plans, tableside ordering, and kitchen display systems, enablingseamless front-of-house and back-of-house coordination.
  • Backup Connectivity via Cellular & Ethernet
    Clover devices can be reconfigured to use Ethernet or cellular data when Wi-Fi is unavailable. Devices like Clover Flex come with built-in SIM cards for cellular backup, and Ethernet settings can be manually enabled for stable wired connections.
  • SQL Database Integration
  • Pricing, Rental & Replacement: Clover offers both purchase and rental options. Replacement timelines vary, but older models are phased out every 3–5 years, with upgrade incentives and support transition plans available.
  • Handheld Device Battery
    The Clover Flex handheld device has a high-performance lithium-ion rechargeable battery – enough to last a business day.

SONA will work directly with each RANS member to configure and deploy the system based on their unique business needs. This includes:
• Hardware installation
• Software setup
• Payment processor integration

Training & Support
We offer comprehensive training for owners and staff through:
• Onsite sessions
• Webinars
• E-learning modules

Dedicated support from our Halifax office Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to
5:00 PM (local time). For added convenience, our team also provides after-hours
support from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM on weekdays and on-call weekend support from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (local time). In addition, Clover offers 24/7 support, ensuring you have access to assistance anytime you need it.
• Expedited hardware replacement
• SLA-based service delivery

Clover Flex has removed all the inconvenience, uncertainty and technical difficulties of our previous pay-at-the-table payment system. Both the terminals themselves and the back office user interface are intuitive and immediately easy to use. The technology is inline with the kinds of devices our patrons and staff are using in their daily lives so the transition has been seamless. – Finbar’s Irish Pub

Contact Sonapay

graham@sonapay.ca

902-334-1237

SONA