Compare recorded offline payments, hosted online checkout, sandbox testing and live verification.
Different methods carry different evidence#
Only enable methods the business can actually accept and reconcile. A displayed provider name or saved credential is not proof that a payment has settled.
| Choice | When it fits | What it changes |
|---|---|---|
| Cash or recorded bank transfer | Money confirmed through the business’s offline process. | An authorised operator records the receipt. Keep the real payment evidence and reference. |
| Hosted online checkout | A supported provider collects payment securely. | Requires an implemented, verified merchant connection and a matching supported currency. Provider returns alone never mark the invoice paid. |
| External card terminal | A separate terminal takes the payment. | Where offered, the operator records its confirmed reference. This is not an integrated terminal charge. |
Keep the active workspace, actual business requirements and current setup summary in view. A guide explains a choice; it does not make that choice for you.