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# Payment Methods Explained

## The 'Payment Method' column on your reports shows how a guest's payment was made.

**Automatic Payment Methods:**

Guests can pay through the Emma microsite using multiple payment methods (if enabled), such as Card, Invoice, or Bank Transfer. The payment method selected by the guest will be recorded and displayed in your reports.

*\*The bank details included on the invoice or bank transfer communication are those you have manually configured. These may be different from the bank account connected to your Stripe account.*

**Manual Payment Methods:**

If a payment was received outside of the Emma microsite, you can manually mark the booking as paid and select the appropriate payment method (for example, **Card**, **Invoice**, **Cash**, or **Bank Transfer**) to ensure your reports accurately reflect how the payment was received.

**Adding a Manual Payment:**

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