Manage Your Payment Methods

Set up and manage payment methods to streamline application fee and booth payment processing.

Accepted Payment Methods

Most events accept:

• PayPal: Credit/debit cards through PayPal, or PayPal balance

• Credit/Debit Cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

• Check or Money Order: Traditional payment methods (some events)

• Bank Transfer: For large booth payments (some events)

Using PayPal

PayPal is the most common payment processor:

1. Click "Pay with PayPal" on payment page

2. Log in to your PayPal account (or create one)

3. Select payment method within PayPal

4. Confirm payment amount

5. Complete transaction

6. Return to application to see confirmation

PayPal Benefits

• Secure payment processing

• Buyer protection

• Transaction history in PayPal account

• Multiple payment methods within PayPal

• Instant payment confirmation

Credit Card Payments

When paying by card directly:

1. Enter card number, expiration, CVV code

2. Provide billing address

3. Review payment amount

4. Click "Submit Payment"

5. Save confirmation and receipt

Payment Security

Your payment information is secure:

• All transactions use SSL encryption

• Credit card data is not stored on our servers

• Payment processors comply with PCI-DSS standards

• Never share payment details via email

Payment Receipts

After each payment, you receive:

• Email confirmation with receipt

• Transaction number for your records

• Downloadable PDF receipt

• Receipt in your application history

Keep all receipts for:

• Tax purposes (business expenses)

• Proof of payment

• Dispute resolution if needed

Payment Issues

If payment fails:

• Verify card information is correct

• Check with your bank for declined transactions

• Ensure sufficient funds are available

• Try a different payment method

• Contact event organizer if problems persist

Refunds

Refund policies vary by event:

• Application Fees: Typically non-refundable

• Booth Fees: May be partially refundable depending on event policy and timing

• Cancellation Fees: Some events charge fees for cancellations

Always review the event's refund policy before paying.

Refund Process

If eligible for a refund:

1. Contact event organizer to request refund

2. Provide payment confirmation and application details

3. Refunds typically return to original payment method

4. Processing time: 5-10 business days

5. Check PayPal account or credit card statement

Multiple Applications

When applying to multiple events:

• Each application requires separate payment

• Save payment methods in PayPal for faster checkout

• Track all payments in your application dashboard

• Budget for application fees when planning your show calendar

Tax Information

For business tax purposes:

• Application fees may be deductible business expenses

• Booth fees may be deductible

• Keep all receipts organized

• Consult with a tax professional

• Some organizers provide year-end expense summaries