Invoices - Direct Debit Processes & Emails
Invoices - Direct Debit Processes & Emails This article will assist you with understanding the process from Invoice Generation to the Creation of Transactions and emails that are sent to Guardians. Overview When invoices are generated either automatically or manually from the software, there are particular email templates that will be automatically sent out to Guardians. The creation of the Invoice will also create Direct Debit transactions for Families who are set to Direct Debit on thFeaturedHow to stop direct debits or change the scheduled amount
How to stop direct debits or change the scheduled amount This help guide, will show you how to stop an already scheduled direct debit or change the amount. Step 1: Select payments & billing and then select scheduled payments. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/5dcba586b1ba940PopularHow to record a once-off payment
How to record a once-off payment This help document will show you multiple ways in which you can add a once off payment. This could be used if a guardian is paying to settle their account at the centre. Option 1: Payments & Billing - Payment Accounts Step 1: Once you have logged into Xap, select payments & billing from the left-hand menu. Step 2: This will bring you to the payment accountPopularRefunding A Payment
Refunding A Payment This article will assist you with applying a Refund to a Families Account. Overview Refunds can be applied to Families Accounts, if they have paid to much or may be finishing care at the Service and have a credit balance on their Account.PopularHow To Manually Schedule Recurring Direct Debit Payments
How to Schedule a Recurring Direct Debit Payment This help document will show you, how can add recurring direct debit payment. This could be used to set up a payment plan for a family. Note: Recurring payments are scheduled for a future date, if you are wanting the payment to come out today via Direct Debit this will be a Once Off Payment/Debit Online see: How To Complete A Once-Off Debit Online (Using A Credit Card Or Bank Account) (https://help.xap.rocks/en/article/how-to-complete-a-oncPopularDirect Debit Statuses & Descriptions
Direct Debit Statuses & Descriptions Overview Direct Debits or Scheduled Payments is when a parent has chosen to pay their fees using the 3rd party provider from their Bank Account or Credit Card. The Direct Debit payment will be created automatically during the Services invoicing process. Scheduled Payments Screen The Direct Debit payments will initially be displayed on theSome readersHelp Page - Payments & Billing Settings Guides & Links
Help Page - Payments & Billing Settings Guides & Links This article contains all the links to the University links for Guides and Videos to assist you with managing Payments and Billing Settings for your Service. Webinars Full recorded live session Settings - Payments & Billing Configurations Videos How to manage payment & billing profile Direct Debit Profile how to eSome readersHow To Read a Family's Invoice
How To Read a Family's Invoice PDF Handout - Understanding an Invoice (https://43956247.fs1.hubspotusercontent-ap1.net/hubfs/43956247Some readersHow to Transfer Balance from One Account to Another
How to Transfer Balance from One Account to Another Transferring a balance from one account to another can be done through the payments and billing module. This can be used in different circumstances such as changing a CCSS claimant or payer. Step 1: Once you have logged into Xap, select payments & billing from the left-hand side menu.Some readersUnderstanding Your Family's Statement
Understanding your Family's Statement The Family Statement can be viewed via your Smile APP or the Web Portal. Statements are fluid and may change to show the current information for your child. These changes can include: Changes to your CCSS% or CCS hrs. Changes to Bookings - Adding or Removing of days Changes to Fees e.g. Discounts being applied/removed Declined/Successful paymentsSome readersPayments & Billing - Creating & Viewing Banking Deposits
Payments & Billing - Creating & Viewing Banking Deposits This article will assist you with creating and viewing a Banking Deposits. Creating a Banking Deposit To create a new Banking Deposit Select the Payments & Billing Screen From the top toolbar, select the Banking Deposit Tab (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/websiSome readersPayments & Billing - Pay Now Option
Payments & Billing - Pay Now Option This article will assist you with managing pay now payment options for your Families via the Family Portal. Overview The Pay Now Feature will allow the Family to make a payment via the Family Portal. The Family can make this payment regardless of if they are setup for Direct Debit, Direct to Centre or B-Pay payment methods. Activating the Pay Now FeaturFew readersHow to complete a once-off debit online (using a credit card or bank account)
How to complete a once-off debit online (using a credit card or bank account) In this document, we will show you how you can simply add a once-off debit online payment. Debit online is used to debit a family, using a credit card or bank account for an unscheduled or a once off payment. Step 1: Select payments & billing from the left hand side menu. Step 2: Select accFew readersPayment Method Report
Payment Method Report This article will assist you with viewing the Payment Methods for your Families. Overview Payment Methods can be: Direct Debit - Credit Card/Direct Debit via Paychoice This method also includes: Gap Fee Gap/Up to Amount Recurring Direct to Centre - Family is paying over the Counter eg. Eftpos payments B-Pay - Family is using their unique Biller Reference Number to pay their Account. Viewing Payment Methods To view the set payment methods foFew readersInvoice Screen Overview
Invoice Screen Overview This help article will assist you navigating through the invoice screen. Overview The Invoices screen allows you to view and manage the Invoices for Families at your Service. Viewing a Family Invoice Family Invoices can be viewed and downloaded by the Service either via: Family Summary Payments & Billing screen and Invoice Tab or via the Payments & Billing Screen Invoices Tab Step 1: Select the payment and billing fromFew readersDeleting an Incorrect Misc. Charge
Deleting an Incorrect Misc. Charge As a Service you may apply miscellaneous account charges to Families, for example: Show or Excursion charges Service merchandise charges e.g. Hat or T-shirts Automatically applied Early Drop-Off or Late Pick-up charges Manually applied Early Drop-Off or Late Pick-up charges However,Few readersManaging Kindy Transaction Categories & Credits
Managing Kindy Transaction Categories & Credits This article will assist you with the process on applying creating Transaction Categories to allow you to apply credits to your Families accounts for the Free Kindergarten in NSW and VIC, and also applying Kindergarten credits for other States. Overview Kindy Credits can be applied to your Families Account Balances to reduce their Out of Pocket Expense. The recommended process is to create a specific Transaction Category to assist you withFew readersHelp Page - Managing Scheduled Payments/Direct Debits Guides & Videos
Help Page - Managing Scheduled Payments/Direct Debits Guides & Videos This article contains all the links to the University links for Guides and Videos to assist you with managing Scheduled Payments for your Service. Videos Direct Debit Profile how to edit/update Scheduled Payments Screen Overview How to stop direct debitFew readersPayments & Billing Overview
Payments & Billing Overview Step 1: Click on payments & billing from the left hand side menu. Step 2: You can now view accounts, payments, scheduled payments, misc. charges, invoices and statements. Step 3: Accounts - Where you can view all accounts information and records, add charges and muFew readersHow to Schedule a Once Off Direct Debit Payment
How to Schedule a Once Off Direct Debit Payment This help document will show you, how you can add a once off payment via Direct Debit. This could be used if a guardian is wanting to settle their account at the center using their current Billing information or using Credit Card/Bank Account Information as a once off. Step 1: Select paymFew readersHow to add a miscellaneous charge
How to add a miscellaneous charge This help document will show you multiple ways in which you can add a miscellaneous charge, such as for an event or an excursion. Creating a Transaction type Step 1: Once you have logFew readersManaging fixed recurring payments
Managing fixed recurring payments This article will assist you with managing fixed recurring payments for Families. Overview Recurring payments are helpful when: The Family is on a Payment Plan and would like only a set amount to come out for their agreed amounts They are wanting a set amount to be taken regardless of their Account balance Recommended process In this Scenario, we are looking at: Setting a fixed amount to be taken regardless of their Account Balance.Few readersDeleting Incorrect Payments
Deleting Incorrect Payments This article will assist you with deleting incorrect Direct Debit or Manual Payments within the Software. Overview Payments can be created by: When Invoices are created for your Service and your Families are on Direct Debits. Manually Created Debit Online transactions Direct to Centre Payments eg. Cash, Eftpos These payments can be managed if they have been entered for: Incorrect Family Incorrect Amount Incorrect Type of Payment The Receipt aFew readersHow To Add A Charge
How To Add A Charge This help document, will show you multiple ways in which you can add a miscellaneous charge, such as for an event or an excursion. Creating a transaction type Step 1: Once you have logged into Xap,Few readersAccounts Screen Explained
Accounts Screen Explained This help document will assist you with navigating and reading the accounts page. This accounts page will allow you to view all account information and outstanding debt. Step 1: Select the payments and billing from the left-hand side menu. Step 2: Select the accounts page from the top menu. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/5dcba586b1ba9400/imagFew readersScheduled Payments Screen Explained
Scheduled Payments Screen Explained This help document will assist you with navigating and reading the Scheduled Payments page. This page will allow you to add and schedule a recurring payment(s) and view all details. Step 1: Select the payments and billing from the left-hand side menu. Step 2: Select the scheduled payments page from the top menu. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdeFew readersKindergarten - Applying a Term Based Billing Charge
Kindergarten - Applying a Term Based Billing Charge Some services, like kindergartens, may wish to bill by term rather than by session. Xap has been configured so term based billing is simple for these services to manage. Select the Payments & Billing screen Select Misc Charges 3. Select the Green + Add button the right side of the page to add a new misc. charge. (https://storage.Few readersHelp Page - Managing Payment Processes Guides & Videos
Help Page - Managing Payment Processes Guides & Videos This article contains all the links to the University links for Guides and Videos to assist you with managing your Payment information for your Service. Videos Payments & Billing Overview How to use the search filter function (Payments & Billing) How to manage payment & billing profile AccouFew readersCreating a Manual Invoice - Term Based Billing
Creating a Manual Invoice for Term Based Billing This article will assist you with creating a manual invoice for a family for Term Based Billing charges Overview Invoices are generated based on your Service settings however for some services such as Kindergartens who charge per term invoices need to be generated manually.Few readersPayments & Billing Screen - Search Filter Function
Search Filter Function When using Xap, you have the option to customise your search results to find exactly what you want! Searching, filtering or refining can help you get a quick overview of the data you wish to view for a specific purpose. Step 1: Select payments & billing from the left hand side menu. Step 2: Select the tab you want to look at from the top menu.Few readersViewing which Direct Debit Families have incomplete Billing Details
Viewing which Direct Debit Families have incomplete Billing Details This article will assist you with viewing which Families that are setup for Direct Debit that have incomplete Billing Details. Overview If your Service has enabled Direct Debit as a payment method, Families payment method will display as Direct Debit, however their Billing Details will still need to be added.Few readersPayments & Billing Screen - Direct Debiting A Bond Payment Online
Direct Debiting A Bond Payment Online Bonds are payments made in advance (usually at the beginning of care) by a guardian to cover any unpaid fees when the child finishes care. If the fees are paid in full when the child finishes, then bonds can be refunded at the service's discretion. Step 1: Select payments & billing from the left hand side menu. Step 2: SelectFew readersHow to View or Download a Statement (Payments & Billing)
How to View or Download a Statement (Payments & Billing) In this help document, you will learn how to email a statement to the payment account holder via the Payments and Billing module. A statement will show you the attendance summary, any payments made, any once off payments or credits made for a selected period of time and Year to date absences. Step 1: Once you have logged into Xap, Select payments & billing from the left-hand menu. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/weFew readersPayments & Billing Screen - Recording A Bond Payment
Recording A Bond Payment Bonds are payments made in advance (usually at the beginning of care) by a guardian to cover any unpaid fees when the child finishes care. If the fees are paid in full when the child finishes, then bonds can be refunded at the service's discretion. Step 1: Once you have logged into Xap, select payments & billing from the left-hand side menu. StFew readersMisc.Charges Screen Explained
Misc. Charges Screen Expained This help document will assist you with navigating and reading the misc.charges screen. The misc.charges page will allow you to view all misc.charges information and how you can create these charges. Step 1: Select Payments and Billing from the left-hand side menu. Step 2: Select the Misc.Charges page from the top menu. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helFew readersHow to Email a Statement?
How to Email a Statement? In this help document, you will learn how to email a statement to the payment account holder in the Payments and Billings module. A statement will show you the attendance summary, any payments made, any once off payments or credits made for a selected period of time and Year to date absences. Step 1: Once you have logged into Xap, select payments & billing from the left-hand menu. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/5dcba586b1ba9400/screenshoFew readersPayments Screen Explained
Payments Screen Explained This help document will assist you with navigating and reading the payments page. This page will allow you to view all payment information and the status of the payment. Step 1: Select payments and billing from the left-hand side menu. Step 2: Select the payments page from the top menu. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/5dcba586b1ba9400/image1anFew readersHow to Re-send an Invoice via Email or To Download
How to resend an invoice via email or download a copy This article will show you how to re-send a copy of an Invoice to Family via email it will also show you how to print a copy of an invoice if required. STEP 1: Select the Families Tab on the left side of the screen STEP 2: In the Search Bar Search the family name you would like to resend the invoice to STEP 3: Select the Family (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/5dcba586b1ba9400/imageFew readersInvoices - Adding Bank Account Details
Invoices - Adding Bank Account Details This article will assist you with adding your Bank Account details onto your Families Invoices. Overview If you are providing the option of Direct to Centre payments for your Families, and this includes EFT, you can add in you Bank Account Details so they show on the Invoices. Adding Bank Details To add in your Bank Account Details: Select the Settings Screen Select the Payment & Billing Profile Icon (https://storage.crispFew readersInvoice Overview & Statuses
Invoice Overview & Statuses This article will assist you with understanding the status of Invoices. Overview An Invoice is a locked bill that has been generated for a specific period. Any changes that were made after this invoice was generated will display on the next invoice. Invoice Screen Overview Search Field - allows you the ability to search on guardian/family names Issue Date From - date to view Invoices from Issue Date To - date to view Invoices up untFew readersPayment & Billing Settings - Auto Suspend Bookings
Payment & Billing Settings - Auto Suspend Bookings This article will assist you with managing the invoicing for Families who meet the criteria of Suspended. Overview To assist Services with managing Family Debts within the system you can enable an option to stop Guardians from adding/requesting further bookings while they have a Debt. To Manage this option Select the Settings screen from the left-hand menu Select the Payments & Billing icon (https://storage.crispFew readersTransaction Statuses
Transaction Statuses This article will assist you with understanding the different statuses of payments via the Xap program. Overview Payments made via the Xap program will display different statuses in the Payments & Billing Screen. Payments can include: Direct Debit - Transactions using Paychoice for Credit Cards and Bank Accounts Direct to Centre - Over the Counter payments eg. Eftpos B-Pay - Payments made by Families using their Service specific B-Pay referenFew readersBulk Add Payments
Bulk Add Payments This article will assist you with bulk adding payments for Families or Children at your Service. Overview The option will allow you to apply a bulk credit to 1 or More Families or Children.Few readersMulti-Payment Frequency Options For Families on Direct Debit
Multi-Payment Frequency Options For Families on Direct Debit This article will assist you with managing and applying multiple payment frequencies to Families. Overview This feature will allow services who would like to offer multiple payment frequencies to families that may differ to the Service’s set billing cycle. Setup and Configurations To enable the Multi-Payment option Select the Settings Screen Select Payment & Billing Profile icon (https://storage.crispFew readersMigration - Adding a Bond Credit from a prior Software
Migration - Adding a Bond Credit from a prior Software This article will assist you with adding Bond Credits that have been paid in your prior Software. Overview When you migrate to Xap from a different software, a part of the onboarding process is that your balances are imported. This is for your General Account Balances eg. Family GAP details. Bond Credits can be either: A Liability eg. Bond Credit is held separately and then either refunded to the Family when they leave OR tranFew readersInvoices - Adding Notes to Invoices
Invoices - Adding Notes to Invoices This article will assist you with adding Notes onto the Services invoices for Families to view. Overview Adding notes onto your Services invoices will assist you with passing further information onto your Families. e.g. Generating a Manual Invoice and adding notes in reference to Due Dates (Term Based Billing) Reminding Families of your Services Fee Payment Policies Adding the Notes To add the Notes onto your Invoices. Select the SettFew readersMissing Direct Debit Details
Missing Direct Debit Details Your Service may be configured for Direct Debits for your Families accounts. You can easily track who hasn't completed this information within Xap. This can be viewed either from: Payments & Billing Screen Xap Analytics Screen - Aged Debtor Listing report Payments & Billing Screen To view the missing Direct Debit details via your Payments & Billing Screen: Select the Payments & Billing screeFew readers
