# Bar Tab Payment Apps The Soon-To-Be-Launched Tabio App is a Nightlife Smartphone Solution By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-02-25 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabio-app References: [betalist](http://betalist.com/startups/tabio) & [tabioapp](http://tabioapp.com/) Described as "the [Uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-eats-dine-out) of bar tabs," the Tabio app helps you focus on partying. The smartphone application integrates with point of sale systems at nightlife venues, so users can start, view, [split and close out their tabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splitit) at the bar. This means shorter wait times when you want to order a drink and also helps you keep an eye on things and prevent out of control spending. In addition to fast and secure bill handling, the app has Uber integration so you can get home safely, shows you the guy to girl ratio of a venue without having to step inside and hosts [Yelp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattle-powers-red-robin) reviews. For bartenders, they will be able to serve customers faster and provides them with a mobile solution for payment. Smart location recognition ensures tabs are being opened at the correct place as well. The Tabio app will be launching in March 2016. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bar Tab Payment Apps:** Opportunity for disruptively innovating the nightlife industry by providing a smartphone solution for faster and more convenient bill handling at bars. - **Integration with Point of Sale Systems:** Opportunity to disrupt the payment industry by integrating smartphone apps with point of sale systems at various establishments, enabling seamless payment experiences for customers. - **Mobile Solutions for Payment:** Opportunity to disrupt the service industry by providing mobile payment solutions to bartenders, improving their efficiency and customer service. ### Who This Affects Most - **Nightlife:** Opportunity to disrupt the nightlife industry by introducing bar tab payment apps that enhance customer experience and improve operational efficiency. - **Payment:** Opportunity to disrupt the payment industry by integrating smartphone apps with point of sale systems, revolutionizing the way payments are made. - **Service:** Opportunity to disrupt the service industry by providing mobile payment solutions to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bar Order Management Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotab-1.md) - [Effortless Group Payment Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabbit.md) - [Self-Ordering Table Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotab.md) - [Patron-Led Payment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-union.md) - [Premium Seating Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablz.md) - [Virtual Tap N' Pay Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabby.md) - [Bar-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-dating-1.md) - [Bartender Collaboration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drinktank.md) - [Bill-Splitting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splitparty.md)