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Get started with Payments (video guides)
Get started with Payments (video guides)
Updated over a month ago

💡 Important to know:

  • Our official payment gateway, SiteMinder Pay — also known as SiteMinder Payments in Channel Manager — ​​is a swift, simple, and secure way to process online payments.

  • SiteMinder Pay comes with an assortment of useful features; to access them, go to the Payments tab in your Channel Manager or Direct Booking Engine.

  • SiteMinder Pay must be activated before it can be used:

    1. Channel Manager — click on your property’s name > Property Settings > Payments > Activate SiteMinder Payments , and follow the instructions on the next screen.

    2. Direct Booking Engine — click on Setup > Property > Payment > under Payment Gateway , click Activate Now , and follow the instructions on the next screen.

SiteMinder Pay: features and benefits

SiteMinder Pay ​​is a swift, simple, and secure way to process online payments, featuring a host of helpful features which will benefit you, your property, and your guests.

  1. Saves time and hassle — makes processing payments, deposits, and refunds quick and easy.

  2. Reduces manual work — eliminates the need to handle guest credit cards at check-out, thereby decreasing the risk of human error while increasing convenience for you and your guests.

  3. Keeps transactions secure — provides an extra layer of protection with industry-standard security that you can trust.

  4. Optimises payment processes — features a real-time transaction dashboard to help you action payments and reconcile bookings at times that suit you.

  5. Comes with no hidden fees — no setup fees or monthly fees; just a small commission per transaction.

  6. Provides round-the-clock global support — extends expert help thanks to a dedicated support team available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

  7. Offers the ultimate all-in-one payment solution — helps you save time, reduce cancellations, and manage cash flow, ensuring you can spend more time on what you do best: delivering great guest experiences.

SiteMinder Pay: getting started

Setup and account verification

Dashboards and transactions

SEPA, BACS, and auto debits

Payouts

Refunds

Processing payment and refunds

Deposits, policies, and cancellations

Credit card setup and Pay

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