Overview
Office → Payment Methods defines labels staff pick when logging payments on orders. Settings → Payment holds breeder payment configuration. Online card flows use Payment Gateways and optionally Stripe financing under Advanced → Integrations.
Steps
- Create payment methods that match real-world collection (cash, check, Zelle, card, financing).
- Configure gateway credentials only on secure admin sessions; rotate keys when staff turnover.
- Match method names between admin and staff training so reports stay clean.
- Test a small live or sandbox charge before advertising online deposits.
- Read Recording deposits for day-to-day order payment entry.
Practical note
Payment method sprawl makes year-end reconciliation painful.
Admin setup
Changes here affect all staff—communicate maintenance windows.
Advanced options
Cross-link to matching app guide in the same module. Superadmin-only actions: platform host boundary.
Troubleshooting
Admin page 403: user lacks admin role—use breeder admin account.
Developer & API notes (members)
Payment methods: /api/v01/admin/payment_methods/fetch.php — referenced by order payment forms.
Gateway settings: /api/v01/integrations/payment_gateways/settings/{fetch,save}.php
Website deposits: GET /api/v01/website/public/deposit_settings/fetch.php (public, breeder-scoped); POST /api/v01/website/deposits/save.php (buyer flow).
Deposit defaults: /api/v01/core/deposit_settings/fetch.php and General Settings keys order_default_deposit_*.