Note
The new SchoolCash Online user experience must be enabled for boards to activate Apple Pay and Google Pay.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Overview of Digital Wallet Payments
- Key Benefits of Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Availability
- Implementation Details
- How to Enable Digital Wallet Payments
- Completing Your Purchase on Desktop or Mobile
- FAQs
- Where to next?
Introduction
This guide helps parents understand how to make online payments using SchoolCash Online (SCO) with the new digital wallet options. The integration of Apple Pay and Google Pay provides a seamless, secure, and convenient checkout experience.
Overview of Digital Wallet Payments
The addition of Apple Pay and Google Pay to SchoolCash Online (SCO) provides parents and guardians with more payment options. These secure and reliable payment methods enhance the online purchasing experience by eliminating the need to manually enter credit card details during each transaction.
Key Benefits of Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Convenience: Parents can complete transactions swiftly using the digital wallet tools already stored on their devices.
- Security: Both Apple Pay and Google Pay use tokenization, generating unique transaction tokens to protect sensitive information and reduce the risk of data compromise.
- Faster Checkout: Parents no longer need to search for their physical credit cards, streamlining the process and reducing potential delays.
Availability
Note for Interac Customers:
Interac is not supported for payments made through Apple Pay or Google Pay in SchoolCash Online.
- Apple Pay: Available on iPhones, Apple Pay allows parents to use their stored credit or debit cards for secure payments.
- Google Pay: Available for desktop users on Google Chrome and Android mobile devices. Parents can use their saved credit cards in their Google Account for payments.
Implementation Details
Clients must be on Nuvei for Apple Pay and Google Pay to function within SCO. If clients are already using Nuvei, they will automatically have access to these payment options once activated.
How to Enable Digital Wallet Payments
- Ensure that your board has enabled the new SchoolCash Online user interface.
- Once the updated interface is active, Apple Pay and Google Pay will be available as payment methods.
Completing Your Purchase on Desktop or Mobile
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Credit Card on Desktop
Learn how to pay with a credit card using a desktop computer.
- Navigate to the checkout page and select the credit card payment option.
- Enter your credit card details as prompted.
- Review your order and submit the payment.
Google Pay on Desktop
Learn how to use Google Pay on a desktop computer.
- Ensure your browser is Google Chrome and that your Google Account is logged in.
- Select the Google Pay option at checkout.
- Confirm the payment method stored in your Google Account and complete the transaction.
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Google Pay on Mobile
Learn how to use Google Pay on a mobile device.
- Open the checkout page and select Google Pay as your payment option.
- Confirm the payment method stored in your Google Account.
- Complete the transaction by following the on-screen prompts.
Reviewing Order with Google Pay
Learn how to review and confirm your order when using Google Pay.
- Verify the items in your cart and proceed to checkout.
- Select Google Pay as your payment method and confirm your order details.
- Submit your order and wait for the confirmation message.
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Apple Pay on Mobile
Learn how to use Apple Pay on a mobile device.
- Ensure your card is set up in the Wallet app on your iPhone.
- Select Apple Pay at checkout and confirm your payment with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode.
- Complete the payment and wait for the confirmation.
Reviewing Order with Apple Pay
Learn how to review and confirm your order when using Apple Pay.
- Check the items in your cart and proceed to checkout.
- Select Apple Pay as your payment option and confirm your shipping and billing information.
- Complete the payment by verifying with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode, and wait for the confirmation message.
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Learn how to confirm your billing address during checkout.
- Ensure your billing address is accurate and matches the address on your card.
- Review and update any incorrect information as needed.
- Confirm and proceed to payment.
FAQs
What is Google Pay?
Google Pay is a secure payment service from Google that allows users to tap to pay online and in stores by adding a payment card to their Google Account. This service facilitates a faster checkout experience and keeps card details secure. For more information, visit Google Pay.
What is Apple Pay?
Apple Pay is a private, secure payment method from Apple, available for use online, in apps, and in stores. Users add their credit or debit card to the Wallet app on their iPhone to start using Apple Pay. For more information, visit: