Managing Payment Processors on SimpleTix
A comprehensive guide to connecting, managing, and troubleshooting payment processors on SimpleTix, including fees and regional availability.
Revised Guide to Managing Payment Processors on SimpleTix
1. Connecting Your Payment Processor
- Log in to your account at manager.simpletix.com. Click Settings in the top rail and then select Store on the left-hand side.
- In this section, you’ll see the option to set up or change your existing payment processor.
- To connect or update your processor quickly, use this direct link: https://manager.simpletix.com/general/store.
2. Regional Availability of Payment Gateways
The availability of payment processors differs by region. Use the table below as a reference:
| Region/Country | Supported Processors |
|---|---|
| United States | Square, Stripe, Authorize.net |
| Canada | Square, Stripe |
| United Kingdom | Square, Stripe |
| Australia | Square, Stripe |
| Europe (select zones) | Stripe |
| Rest of the World | Stripe (Authorize.net and Square may not be available) |
Note: PayPal is currently not available as a payment processor option.
Payment methods accepted by each payment processor
| Payment Method | Square | Stripe | Auth.net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Card | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Apple Pay | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Buy Now Pay Later | Afterpay | Affirm, Afterpay, Klarna | ❌ |
| Cash App | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| PayPal | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| ACH | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Link | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Crypto | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
Payment processor availability and fee structures can vary significantly by region. Ensure you check the supported options for your area and note that fees are calculated on a per-ticket basis.
3. Understanding the Processing Fees
- When you choose to pass the credit card processing fee on to your ticket buyers, SimpleTix calculates this as an estimated fee on a per-ticket basis.
- The estimate we use when passing fees on to the customer are 2.9% plus 30 cents per ticket. Although external processors (such as Square) might typically a flat 30 cents per order, we add the fee individually to every ticket so that the total service fee per ticket does not change as more tickets are added.
- SimpleTix does not pay the fees to your payment processor, the additional fee is sent to your payment processor where they will deduct their fee.
For additional fee details and a detailed breakdown, please visit our pricing page.
4. Payouts, Bank Accounts & Tax Information
SimpleTix does not hold, process, or transfer your ticket sales revenue. All funds from ticket sales go directly to your connected payment processor account (Square, Stripe, etc.). You must access your payment processor account to view balances and transfer funds to your bank account.
- All transactions are processed through your connected payment processor. SimpleTix does not directly process payouts or store your bank account details.
- To receive payouts, add your bank account information via your payment processor’s portal.
- SimpleTix does not collect your EIN or issue any tax forms. Tax-related documents (like the 1099-K) are managed and sent by the processor you use. For any tax questions, contact your chosen payment gateway directly.
Accessing and Transferring Your Funds
To access your ticket sales revenue:
- Log in to your payment processor account (Square, Stripe, etc.)
- View your available balance in your payment processor dashboard
- Transfer funds to your bank account using the payment processor’s transfer or deposit feature
- Set up automatic transfers (optional) through your payment processor settings to receive funds on a regular schedule
The timing of fund availability and transfers varies by payment processor. Generally, funds are available within 1-3 business days after a transaction, but this can vary based on your processor’s policies and your account standing.
5. Connecting Specific Payment Processors
Authorize.net Connection Guide
When connecting your Authorize.net account to SimpleTix, you’ll need to provide your API credentials:
- Log in to your Authorize.net account
- Go to Account > Settings > API Credentials & Keys
- Locate your API Login ID and Transaction Key
- In SimpleTix, go to Settings > Store
- Enter your API Login ID in the appropriate field
- Enter your Transaction Key in the “Access Code” field (Note: Despite the field name, you need to enter your Transaction Key here, not an Access Code)
Important: The “Access Code” field in SimpleTix is where you enter your Authorize.net Transaction Key, not an Access Code.
6. Troubleshooting Common Payment Gateway Issues
If you encounter issues when setting up or switching processors, consider the following tips:
- Ensure all required verification steps are completed with your payment processor (e.g., account verifications for Square or Stripe).
- If you experience activation issues, try disconnecting your current account and reconnecting. Using an incognito/private browsing window can sometimes help resolve session or cache problems.
- For common issues:
- Square: Check your account verification status and refer to Square’s support if necessary.
- Stripe: Verify your account details and consult Stripe’s documentation or support forums.
- Authorize.net: Verify you’re using the correct API Login ID and Transaction Key (not Access Code).
- For additional support, use these direct help links:
7. Detailed Steps for Switching Accounts on the Same Gateway
- Log in to manager.simpletix.com and navigate to Settings > Store.
- Locate the currently connected payment processor.
- Disconnect the payment processor
- Once disconnected, follow the steps to connect the new account. (Using an incognito window might help avoid session issues.)
- Remember: Ensure the new account is fully verified and ready before reconnecting.