How to set Payment settings

Overview / Purpose

Payment settings define how a brand handles transactions within Tourpaq. This includes accepted card types, booking payment methods, gift card usage, and last-minute sales (LMS) rules. Proper configuration ensures smooth payment processing and accurate handling of special cases like last-minute bookings.

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How It Works

• Payment settings are configured per brand.

• Administrators can define:

  • Which card types the brand accepts.

  • The default booking payment type.

  • Whether gift cards are accepted.

  • Special access settings for last-minute sales, determining LMS eligibility.

• The system uses these settings to validate payments and apply LMS rules automatically.

Key Features / Functions

Card Types

• Select one or multiple card types that the brand will accept (e.g., Visa, Mastercard, Amex).

• Ensures customers can only use valid payment methods.

Booking Payment Type

• Choose the default payment type for bookings using the dropdown menu.

• Examples include: credit card, invoice, or cash.

Gift Card Payments

• Enable or disable gift card usage for bookings associated with this brand.

Special Access / LMS Settings

• Configure Web Payment LMS Day Limit:

  • Determines when a booking is considered last-minute.

  • A booking is LMS if the booking date is equal to or fewer days than the set limit relative to the departure date.

  • Helps apply special payment or booking rules for last-minute sales.

Save Settings

• After making changes, click Save Payment to apply the settings.

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Examples / Scenarios

1. A brand accepts Visa and Mastercard, but not Amex. Customers trying to pay with Amex are blocked.

2. LMS settings are configured to 3 days:

   • Any booking made 3 days or less before departure is treated as last-minute.

3. Gift cards are enabled, allowing customers to redeem a stored-value card for partial or full payment.

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Notes / Best Practices

• Regularly review accepted card types to ensure compatibility with payment providers.

• Set LMS days according to operational needs; shorter periods allow more flexibility but require quick processing.

• Only enable gift cards if the brand is prepared to handle redemptions accurately.

• Always click Save Payment to confirm changes; unsaved modifications will not apply.