Managing payments is a crucial part of running a pet business, and PawsAdmin is designed to support you no matter which payment tools you prefer. This guide walks you through every available option - in-person payments, online payments, and integrated solutions - so you can choose the setup that best matches your workflow.

A major advantage of PawsAdmin is its flexibility. You can:

  • Use online payments only

  • Use integrated in-person POS only

  • Use both

  • Use neither and continue using your own POS

PawsAdmin works independently and does not require any specific payment system.

1. In-Person Payments

These are payments collected at your facility for grooming, daycare, boarding, training, or any other service.

You have two options:

Option A - Continue Using Your Current POS

You can keep using your existing POS machine or payment terminal (Square, Clover, Moneris, Chase, etc.).

How it works:

  1. PawsAdmin automatically generates the invoice.

  2. The total is automatically calculated.

  3. You manually enter that total into your POS machine.

  4. After the customer pays, you close the ticket in PawsAdmin.

Why choose this option?

  • Zero setup

  • Works with any payment terminal

  • Ideal if you’re satisfied with your current merchant provider

  • No changes to your workflow

Option B - Use PawsAdmin’s Integrated POS

If you want a seamless checkout process with no manual entry into your terminal, an integrated POS gives you that convenience.

How it works:

  1. After PawsAdmin generates an invoice, the total automatically appears on your POS terminal - no typing required.

  2. Once the customer completes the payment, the invoice automatically closes in PawsAdmin, keeping your system fully synced.

You have two integrated POS options:

1. Fiserv (Clover & Other Terminals) – US Only

  • Available only in the US due to API restrictions

  • Must be applied through our partner link

  • May require a credit score check and business license

2. Stripe Card Reader

  • Fast, easy onboarding through Stripe

  • May require business license

2. Online Payments

Online payments allow customers to pay for services, packages, and outstanding invoices directly in the client portal.

PawsAdmin offers two online payment providers:

Option A - Stripe 

  • Fast and easy setup

  • Trusted and widely used online

  • Allow custom rate negotiation with their sales team once signed up

You can integrate an existing Stripe account or create a new one.

Option B - Fiserv Online Payments

  • Applied through our partner link

  • Best for businesses already using Fiserv for  integrated in-person POS

  • Keeps all payments (online + in-person) under the same merchant provider

Online Payment Features in PawsAdmin

When online payments are enabled, customers can:

  1. Pay open invoices in their client portal

  2. Purchase services or packages online

  3. Add a card on file

  4. View past invoices and check-ins

  5. Use recurring payments (Stripe only at the moment)

  6. Submit online booking requests with required payment info

Card data is tokenized and secure. PawsAdmin only shows the last four digits.

Important Notes

  • Online and integrated in-person payments are completely optional.

  • You can use one, both, or none.

  • PawsAdmin does not manage merchant fees, financial details, or underwriting.

  • Full card information is never stored by PawsAdmin.

  • Your payment provider (Stripe or Fiserv) manages all payment processing.

Need Help?

If you have any questions or need help choosing or setting up payment options, feel free to email support@pawsadmin.com - our team is always happy to assist.