The online payment feature in Polaris and Payrexx provides numerous advantages
Payrexx Online payment is an optional Polaris feature for clubs, districts, and organizations, including Foundations. It enhances operational efficiency and convenience. By integrating online payments, organizations streamline transactions, making it easier for members to contribute. Benefits include improved payment tracking, reduced administrative workload, and enhanced member satisfaction. Online payments allow quicker processing and better financial management, leading to improved budgeting.
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« The ability to integrate online payment into Polaris has been a long-awaited request from many clubs and districts in different countries. We are very proud that we can now offer this functionality to everyone. »
Jan Trnka, Product Manager Polaris
Overall, this functionality enables organizations to function more efficiently and offers the following benefits:
1. Advance payment for your event
For event planners → enhanced organization and more straightforward event coordination.
2. Easier to organize special events
Use online payment for special (large) events and the finance module for weekly lunches. The online payment is not linked to the Polaris finance module. See also Comparison of Online Payment and Financial Module.
3. Participation without direct payment on site
Fast admittance of registered participants.
4. Registration of each individual
Registration of various companions, guests, and non-members with different selection criteria and pricing.
EXAMPLE
Overview about your registration
Online payment possibilities
5. Organize donation campaigns
Establish your own donation pages for direct contributions. For comprehensive details see also Donation.
EXAMPLE
6. Sell merchandising articles or products of your club
Set up your own online shop pages. For comprehensive details see also Online Shop.
EXAMPLE
Check out an example of a publication in Polaris linked to an Example of an Online Shop
7. And numerous new opportunities are yet to emerge
Polaris will be further expanded at this point. E.g. payment of the annual club fees.
If you have any questions about online payment, the DICOs in your district or the Polaris Team (payrexx@rotary.ch) will be happy to help you.
FAQ
What is the online payment feature in Polaris?
The online payment feature in Polaris is an optional tool for clubs, districts, and organizations that enhances operational efficiency and convenience by streamlining transactions.
How does online payment improve event planning?
Online payment allows for advance payment for events, leading to enhanced organization and more straightforward event coordination.
Can participants register without making a direct payment on site?
Yes, online payment allows quick entry for registered (prepaid) participants without the need for direct payment on site.
Is the online payment feature linked to the Polaris finance module?
No, the online payment feature can be used for large events independently of the Polaris finance module, which can be used for regular transactions like weekly lunches.
Can organizations create their own donation campaigns?
Yes, organizations can create their own donation pages for direct fundraising through the online payment feature via Payrexx. Various payment options are available (e.g., QR Pay, Paylink, …).
Is it possible to sell merchandise through Polaris?
Yes, organizations can set up their own online store pages to sell merchandising articles or products.