Payment Types Table

If your library has enabled the Fine Payment Data feature enabled, you can define payment methods (such as credit card, cash, etc.) in the Payment Types table. The system then enables you to select a payment type when you collect or waive a fine.

You can access the Payment Types table via the following menu path:

For information on modifying this table, see Maintaining System Parameter Tables and Maintaining Circulation Parameters.

For more information, see Functionality Information and Data Elements.

Functionality Information

When viewing and modifying the Payment Types table, note the following:

Maximum Number of Entries

The Payment Types table can contain a maximum of 14 entries.

First Entry Is Default Selection

The first entry in the Payment Types table becomes the default selection the system displays in the Payment Type drop-down box of the Payment Data dialog box.

Table Must Include Blank or "Other" Entry

Staff must choose a payment method when collecting money or waiving a fine. To allow for situations in which the patron's payment method is not listed in the Payment Type list, keep the first entry in the Payment Types table blank or create an entry for a payment method of "Other."

Data Elements

Entries in the Payment Types table contain the following data elements:

Element	Description
Code	A one-character uppercase alphabetic code that uniquely identifies the type of payment.
Label	A descriptive name of up to 40 characters. At multi-lingual sites, the system repeats this element for each language enabled on your system.