Payment Methods

The Payment Methods settings page allows you to configure various ways for your shelter to receive payments, including adoption fees and donations.

Overview

PawPlacer supports multiple payment methods to help maximize your donation and fee collection options. Providing diverse payment choices makes it easier for supporters to contribute in their preferred way.

Setting Up Payment Methods

Available Payment Options

PawPlacer supports several payment methods:

• Stripe - Process credit card payments directly (requires Stripe account)
• PayPal - Accept payments via PayPal
• Venmo - Receive money through Venmo
• Cash App - Accept payments via Cash App
• Cryptocurrency - Including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Solana

Configuring Payment Methods

Stripe Integration

Stripe is a comprehensive payment processing platform that allows you to accept credit cards directly:

1. Click the "Configure Stripe" button
2. You'll be redirected to Stripe to set up or connect your account
3. Follow Stripe's onboarding process to complete your account setup
4. Once configured, your Stripe account will be connected to your PawPlacer account

Username-based Payment Services

For PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App:

1. Enter your username in the appropriate field

• PayPal and Venmo: Enter your username without the @ symbol (the form will add it)
• Cash App: Enter your username without the $ symbol (the form will add it)

2. Click "Add" to save the payment method

Cryptocurrency Wallets

For cryptocurrency payment options:

1. Enter your public wallet address for the selected cryptocurrency
2. Ensure you're using the correct public address format for each cryptocurrency type
3. Click "Add" to save the payment method

Managing Existing Payment Methods

For each configured payment method, you can:

• View the payment QR code by clicking the QR code icon next to the method name
• Edit the address/username by updating the field and clicking "Update"
• Delete the payment method by clicking "Delete"

Best Practices

• Multiple options: Configure several payment methods to accommodate donor preferences
• Verification: Double-check all payment addresses and usernames before saving
• Testing: After setup, consider making a small test transaction to ensure everything works correctly

Important Notes

• All payment methods require administrative privileges to configure
• Changes to payment methods are tracked with the date and user who made the change
• Always ensure you're using public addresses for cryptocurrency wallets, never share private keys
• For cryptocurrency payments, be sure to explain the transaction process clearly to donors
• Consider including payment instructions in your adoption contracts (accessible from the Contracts settings page)