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# Adding and Managing Payment Methods

## Understanding Payment Method Types

There are two main categories of payment methods:

## Integrated Payment Providers

* These are services like **PayPal** or **Stripe** that process payments automatically.
* They are connected and configured via the **Integrations** section.
* Once connected, they appear automatically on this page.
* Payments made through these providers are typically marked as **Completed** automatically upon successful processing.
* Management (connecting, disconnecting, specific settings) is done on the **Integrations** page, linked from the provider's card here.
* Cards display the provider's logo (e.g., PayPal icon) and any associated processing fees.

## Manual Payment Methods

* These are methods handled outside the system, requiring manual verification and approval (e.g., **Cash**, **Bank Transfer**, **Check**).
* You add and manage these directly on this page.
* When a member selects a manual method, the associated payment is usually created with a **Pending** status.
* You will need to manually confirm receipt of payment (e.g., check bank statement, confirm cash received) and then update the payment status in the Payments section.

## Adding a Manual Payment Method

* Click the **Add Manual Method** button to open the sheet.
* **Method Name:** Enter a clear name (e.g., "Bank Transfer - EUR", "Cash at Reception").
* **Instructions:** Provide necessary details for the member (e.g., bank account details, IBAN, instructions on who to pay).
* **Available:** Toggle this switch on to make the method visible and selectable by members during checkout.
* Click **Add Manual Method** to save.

## Managing Existing Payment Methods

## Manual Methods

Each manual method is displayed on a card. Use the menu icon (three dots) on the card to:

* **Edit Method:** Modify the Name, Instructions, or Availability status.
* **Enable/Disable Method:** Quickly toggle the Availability on or off. **Note:** You cannot disable the last available payment method; at least one must remain active.
* **Delete Method:** Permanently remove the method. **Note:** You cannot delete the last remaining payment method. Deleting a method updates associated non-pending payments to indicate the method was removed but doesn't delete payment records.

## Integrated Providers

* These cards show the provider name, icon, status (Available/Unavailable), and a link to manage them.
* Configuration and availability for these methods are managed within the **Integrations** section, not directly on this page.

⚠️ Ensure you always have at least one **Available** payment method (either manual or integrated) configured so members can complete purchases.