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title: "Set Up Pay at Check-In"
slug: "set-up-pay-at-check-in"
updated: 2024-06-28T21:52:31Z
published: 2024-06-28T21:52:31Z
canonical: "www.procaresupport.com/set-up-pay-at-check-in"
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# Set Up Pay at Check-In

Learn how to set up Tuition Express and your check-in computer, so families may make payments through the check-in screen.

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## Before You Begin

1. Make sure you are on version 10.2.4461 or higher. If not, just download the latest [Online Update](/procare-desktop/docs/install-online-update).
2. You must be registered for Tuition Express.
3. You’ll need a credit card reader, such as the one integrated with the [Procare Touch Computer](http://procaresoftware.com/products-and-services/check-in-solutions-overview/procare-touch-computer/), or order a USB card reader separately from Tuition Express.
4. Download the [Tuition Express Configuration Assistant](https://procaresupport.com/tuition-express-first-time-set-up/) and confirm your settings include the following (see image below). If you make any changes, click Update > Exit.

a. Your *Tuition Express* *Account Numbe*r must be entered. b. *Accept Credit Cards* and Accept POS must be checked. c. Choose a *Credit Card* POS Payment Description. d. Enter a *Minimum Transaction Amount*. ![image](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.procaresoftware.com/pdfs/Support+Site+Images/Desktop/Tuition+Express/Set+Up+Pay+at+Check-In/Set+Up+Pay+at+Check-In+-+122023+-1.png)

## Requirements for Parents (Payers)

In order for parents (or any payer on a family’s account) to make a payment at the Check-In screen or a [Payment Station](https://procaresupport.com/set-up-a-payment-station-kiosk/):

1. The *Payer* must have an email address on their [Person Information](/procare-desktop/docs/person-information) screen. This is necessary to email a receipt.
2. The *Payer* must be Registered for Checking In. **Note**: Even if they are not marked as a pickup person (on the [Child Relationships](https://procaresupport.com/child-information-relationships/) screen), they can still register, but will be limited to making payments; they will not be able to check children in/out.

## Enable Payments at Check-In

1. At the [Check-In Options](https://procaresupport.com/check-in-options/) screen place a in the *Allow Payments* box (near the bottom). ![image](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.procaresoftware.com/pdfs/Support+Site+Images/Desktop/Tuition+Express/Set+Up+Pay+at+Check-In/Set+Up+Pay+at+Check-In+-+122023+-2.png)
2. To simplify the menu options for payers, we also suggest you do not display accounting in the *Family* *Data* portion of the setup. ![image](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.procaresoftware.com/pdfs/Support+Site+Images/Desktop/Tuition+Express/Set+Up+Pay+at+Check-In/Set+Up+Pay+at+Check-In+-+122023+-3.png)

![image](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.procaresoftware.com/pdfs/Support+Site+Images/Desktop/Tuition+Express/Set+Up+Pay+at+Check-In/Set+Up+Pay+at+Check-In+-+122023+-4.png)

1. If you want payment receipts emailed to the *Primary Payer* (instead of the email address of whoever pays the account that time), check the Use *Primary Payer Email* box.  

![image](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.procaresoftware.com/pdfs/Support+Site+Images/Desktop/Tuition+Express/Set+Up+Pay+at+Check-In/Set+Up+Pay+at+Check-In+-+122023+-5.png)