How to Enable Pay-By-Check as a Payment Method

Enabling Pay-by-check allows customers to pay via direct bank transfer before their arrival. Here’s a step-by-step guide to setting it up:

---

1. Access Payment Methods

• Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
• Navigate to WP Booking System in the left-hand menu.
• Click on Settings.
• Go to the Payment Methods tab.

---

2. Activate “Bank Transfer”

• In the list of available payment methods, locate Bank Transfer.
• Check the box or toggle the switch to activate this payment method.

---

3. Configure Display Name and Description

• After activation, you’ll see options to customize:
  • Display Name: Rename it to “Pay by Check”, so customers recognize it as a payment option.
  • Description: Provide payment details, such as “Send us a check no later than 30-days before check-in. Please use your booking reference as the payment reference.”

---

4. Save Changes

• Once you’ve configured the settings, scroll down and click Save Changes to apply them.

---

5. Provide Bank Details

You need to provide your who to make the check out to and where to mail it. You can include this in:

• The Description field of the payment method.
• The Booking Confirmation Email, ensuring customers receive payment instructions immediately after booking.

Example:

Make Payable to: Short-Term Rental, LLC

Mail to:

Short-Term Rental, LLC
1234 Apple Ln
NY NY 44444

---

Important Note

• Customers must manually transfer the payment to your bank account.
• Always verify payments before confirming the booking.
• Encourage customers to include their booking reference in the transfer details for easy tracking.

By following these steps, you can offer Bank Transfers as a secure payment option, giving customers an alternative to online payment gateways. 🚀