Payments and Donations

Learn how to accept payments and donations through PawPlacer.

Collecting adoption fees and donations is a crucial part of running a rescue or shelter. PawPlacer makes it easy to accept a wide variety of payments and donations through the platform, and we never take a cut. This guide outlines how to manage payment methods in PawPlacer.

Steps to Add a Payment Method

1. Navigate to the 'Payment Methods' Page

  • Method 1:

    1. Click on the 'Settings' link in the sidebar.
    2. Select the 'Payment Methods' tab.
  • Method 2:

    1. Press ⌘ + K to open the search bar.
    2. Search for or type 'Change Payment Methods'.

2. Adding a New Payment Method

  • Supported Methods: PawPlacer supports various payment methods, including Stripe, Venmo, Zelle, Bitcoin, Ethereum, credit cards and PayPal. PawPlacer never takes a cut.
  • Add Payment Method: To add a new payment method, enter your recipient address and click 'Add'. The payment method will then appear as a QR code during the adoption payment step.

3. Updating or Removing a Payment Method

  • Update a Method: To update an existing payment method, make the necessary changes and click 'Update'. Confirm the update in the modal that appears.
  • Delete a Method: To remove a payment method, click 'Delete' next to the method you wish to remove. This action will eliminate it from the adoption payment step.

Best Practices

  • Ensure Security: Regularly review and update payment methods to ensure they are secure and accurate.
  • Communicate Options: Clearly communicate available payment options to adopters for a smooth transaction process.
  • Monitor Transactions: Keep track of payments and donations to maintain financial transparency and accountability.

By following these steps, you can efficiently manage payments and donations, ensuring a seamless experience for your shelter and its supporters.