Accept Credit Card Payments

In GEM-BOOKS, you can configure a payment processor to accept credit card payments. GEM-BOOKS uses your existing payment provider. There is no additional charge for using this function. (If you do not have a provider, or your provider is not listed in this article, please contact us). Click on Configurations > Configurations.

Then click on the API tab, and you'll find the Merchant Accounts section. Click on +New.

Choose your payment processor from those available:

• Authorize.NET
• Bambora
• Chase
• Global Payments
• NetBanx
• Nuvei/Till Payments
• PayPal (Pro)
• Paysafe
• Stripe

Complete the form using the information provided by your payment provider:

• Merchant ID: Your unique identification number with your payment provider;
• Secret key: The secret key to use your payment processor externally, normally in your processor's API settings;
• Account number: Your unique account number with your payment provider (not mandatory for some processors).

Then click Save and Close.

Application

To check the configuration, click on Sales > Sales and go to an invoiced sale. 

In the Point of Sale, click Payment.

Then select the Take a Credit Card Payment button, which allows you to process a credit card payment manually.

A form will appear where you can enter your credit card details. Note that if you check the “Save payment details for future use and auto renew” box, the information will be saved in the client's file and will be available for future payments. (Not available for PayPal accounts).

The same screen will be displayed to your clients when you send an invoice by e-mail. A new button Pay online will be displayed in the billing e-mails you send to your clients, enabling them to make online payment directly on receipt of the e-mail.

One advantage is that payments for subscriptions you sell can be withdrawn automatically on their anniversary date (without any intervention on your part or on the client's).

Finally, the administrator(s) will receive an e-mail notification as soon as a payment has been made in this way. If the payment is refused, the reason will be entered in the customer's log tab.

End of Integration with this Payment Terminal

Why is this integration no longer available?

After analyzing the various payment solutions available on the market, we decided to focus our integrations on Stripe in order to offer a simpler, more flexible, and more cost-effective solution for our customers.

Which payment solution is now supported?

Today, Stripe is the only payment solution integrated with our platform:

• by email
• by text message (SMS)
• online
• by manually entering the card
• via a compatible credit card terminal

Why did we choose Stripe?

Stripe is currently the only provider committed to offering:

• a flat rate, regardless of:
  • the type of card
  • reward cards
  • whether the card is present or not
• no long-term commitment
• no monthly fees
• Open an account in 5 minutes

This allows us to offer a transparent, simple, and predictable solution for merchants.

Can I get a payment terminal?

Yes. Depending on your eligibility, you may qualify for a free terminal.

We invite you to contact our team to verify your eligibility and get more information.