Accepting online credit card payments through SchoolInsight saves staff time by reducing data entry of payments information. Instead of entering hundreds of checks or cash payments, parents can pay lunch, registration, and general fees online. Staff make deposits into their own lunch accounts as well. These payments are automatically reflected in student and employee account balances within SchoolInsight. Additionally, online payments reduce cash/checks handling in the office and driving to or waiting in line at the bank. Instead, funds are deposited directly into the school/district bank account.
SchoolInsight uses Payrix as our online payment processor, and here are some of the main benefits of using online payments:
- Reduction in staff time entering payments
- No monthly fees, setup costs, or transaction processing minimums
- Ability to add parent convenience fees to cover transaction costs
- Low transaction costs: 2.99% + $0.30 per transaction
- Funds directly deposited into school bank account on a weekly basis
- Business office reports to aid reconciliation
- Direct first tier customer support from Common Goal Systems
- Easy account setup within SchoolInsight
For more detailed instructions on setting up online payments, please see the following article.