Payments

The Payments section allows you to manage payment methods used across the Church Management app for donations, event registrations, storage upgrades, background checks, and other purchases.

Adding a Payment Method

Click "Add Payment Method" to save a new card or bank account. You can add:

• Credit or Debit Cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover
• Bank Accounts (ACH): Direct transfer from your checking or savings account

Payment information is entered through a secure, PCI-compliant payment form. Your financial data is encrypted and never stored directly by the church—instead, a secure token is generated for future transactions.

Setting a Primary Payment Method

Your primary payment method is used by default for donations, event payments, and other transactions. To set a payment method as primary:

1. Go to your Payment Methods list
2. Select a saved method
3. Click "Set as Primary"

Only one payment method can be primary at a time.

Setting a Backup Payment Method

If your primary payment method fails (e.g., expired card, insufficient funds), the system will automatically attempt to charge your backup method. This helps ensure recurring donations and subscription payments go through without interruption.

To set a backup method:

1. Go to your Payment Methods list
2. Select a saved method
3. Click "Set as Backup"

You can have both a primary and backup method active at the same time.

Updating Payment Method Details

For saved credit cards, you can update:

• Expiration Date: Change the card's expiry if you received a replacement card
• Billing Address: Update the address associated with the card

To update a payment method:

1. Find the method in your list
2. Click the edit (pencil) icon
3. Make changes and save

For bank accounts, you can update the billing address on file.

Deleting a Payment Method

Remove a payment method you no longer want to use:

1. Find the method in your list
2. Click the delete (trash) icon
3. Confirm the deletion

If the payment method is set as primary or backup, you'll be prompted to choose a replacement before deletion.

Payment Method Limits

You can save up to 5 payment methods in your account. If you reach the limit, delete an unused method before adding a new one.

Theme Support

The payment form automatically adapts to your app's dark or light mode setting. Card input fields display with the appropriate text and background colors for visibility in either theme.

Security & Privacy

All payment processing is handled by a PCI-compliant payment processor. Your card numbers and bank account details are never transmitted to or stored by the church directly. Instead, a secure token is generated for each payment method and used for future transactions.

Next Steps: Add your first payment method, then proceed with donations, event registration, or other purchases that require a payment method.