Are you looking to expand your payment options? With Pike13, you can accept payments from clients using external payment methods not integrated with our system, such as Square or Groupon. Adding an external payment method is simple and allows your staff to record these transactions just like cash or checks, enhancing flexibility in your billing processes.
Understanding External Payment Methods
Pike13 treats transactions made with external payment methods similarly to cash transactions. This means that while these payments aren’t automatically integrated or reported within Pike13, you can still easily track them during checkout. Simply record the amount and any relevant transaction number when processing the payment.
Key Points to Note:
- External payment methods do not support recurring payments.
- Only staff can accept payments using external methods; clients cannot make these payments directly through your Pike13 website.
Adding an External Payment Method
To get started with external payments, you’ll need to add the desired method to your Pike13 business. Here’s how:
- At the top of any Pike13 page, select Settings and choose Advanced Settings.
- In the right menu under Checkout, click on Accepted Payments.
- On the Accepted Payments page, select External Payment Systems, then click + Add Payment Method.
- Enter the name of the external payment method (e.g., "Square" or "Groupon").
- Decide whether to enable a field for entering a transaction number during checkout.
- Click + Create to finish the process.
Important Billing Notifications
Keep in mind that if you use external payment methods for recurring payments, clients will receive reminders about upcoming bills. These notifications will be sent three days before the due date unless you take action to close the bill or the client opts out of notifications in their settings.