Set Up Event Payment Methods
Choose bank transfer, PayPal, Stripe Connect card payments, VAT, and payment instructions for a specific event.
Article guidance
Event payment methods control how participants pay for a particular event. They do not control your SmartGig subscription. That lives in Billing.
Payment method options
- Bank transfer: show bank details and let staff manually reconcile and mark payments in SmartGig.
- PayPal: show a PayPal payment link or wording when your team handles PayPal outside SmartGig.
- Stripe Connect: let participants pay by card through the portal when Stripe is connected and ready.
Set payment methods
- Create or edit the event: Open Payment Methods or the Payments tab in setup.
- Choose which methods to offer: Enable one or more methods that fit your process.
- Add payment details: Enter bank details, PayPal links, Stripe options, VAT settings, and payment instructions.
- Save and test: Check the application form, invoice, and participant portal before asking people to pay.
Choose the right method
- Use bank transfer when your finance process relies on manual reconciliation.
- Use PayPal when your organisation already manages payments there.
- Use Stripe Connect when you want card payments recorded against participant records inside SmartGig.