# Ad hoc payments

> Collect a one-off payment from a member that is not tied to a booking, membership, or store order.

Canonical: https://www.clubpal.app/docs/payments/manual-payments
Section: Payments

Ad hoc payments allow members to make a one-off payment for any reason, without it being tied to a session booking, membership purchase, or store order. This is useful for collecting money for things like:

- Club kit or equipment not listed in the Store
- A one-off event fee or trip deposit
- Governing body affiliation fees
- Any other ad hoc charge you want to collect quickly

To enable this feature, go to **Admin > Settings > Payments** and turn on **Allow Ad Hoc Payments**.

When enabled, a **Make a Payment** option is added to the site menu. Members visiting this page can enter a description or reason for the payment and the amount to pay. They are then taken to the payment screen to complete the payment by card. Once paid, the member receives a payment receipt by email.

> **Note**
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> Ad hoc payments require a payment provider to be connected. If no provider is configured, this option will not appear even when enabled.