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Merchant Application & Gateway (Reference)

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    Introduction

    A Gateway facilitates the transfer of financial information, such as payment details, to a payment processor. Once the payment details are conveyed, the payment processor takes over by handling the actual transaction. This process involves transferring the specified funds from the congregant's account into the organization's bank account. The Gateway ensures the payment data is delivered safely and efficiently, while the processor completes the financial transaction, ensuring a smooth transfer of funds.

    The initial step in configuring payment processing is to request a Gateway by submitting a Merchant Application. Completing this form will automatically generate a Gateway on your ShulCloud account and activate the built-in donation page.

    The Merchant Application can be found in the sidebar navigation under Extras. In the application admins will fill out the following information:

    • Shul Information 
    • Shul Bank Account
    • Controlling Officer
    • Payment Processing Terms and Conditions

     

    Merchant Application - Shul Information

    Most of the information is pre-filled. 

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    Fields Description
    1. Business Name Recognizable name, include city/state on the end.
    2. Legal Business Name Name used in legal documents.
    3. Short name for Statements Abbreviation or short name for the congregation. 
    4.EIN (Tax ID) Tax ID for the congregation
    5. Business Address 1 Address

    6. Business Address 2 (Optional)

     

    Address
    7. Business City  City
    8. Business State
    State
    9. Business Zip Code Zip
    10. Office Phone Phone Number
    11. Dun & Bradstreet (Optional) Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) is a business credit reporting agency that provides a unique identifier called a D-U-N-S® Number, which is often requested on merchant applications. This number is commonly used for business credit checks, risk assessment, and establishing legitimacy in financial transactions.

     

    Merchant Application - Shul Bank Account

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    Fields Description
    1. Name on Bank Statement The business name used on congregation's bank account.
    2. Bank Name This is the name of the bank where the synagogue has an account.
    3. Account Ownership Type 

    Select:

    • Business
    • Personal
    4. Account Type

    Select:

    • Checking
    • Savings
    5. Routing Number This is the nine-digit number used to identify the bank.

    6. Account Number

    		 This is the congregation’s bank account number.
    7. Reenter Account Number Confirm and reenter the synagogue’s bank account number.
    8. Check Box Please be sure to select the check box before proceeding.

     

    Merchant Application - Controlling Officer

    Some of the Controller Officer information is already pre-filled. 

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    Fields Description
    1. Email Address Email
    2. Job Title at Shul Job Title
    3. Legal First Name First Name
    4. Legal Middle Name (Optional) Middle Name
    5. Legal Last Name Last Name

    6. Address 1

    		 Residential Address 1
    7. Address 2 Residential Address 2
    8. City City
    9. State State
    10. Zip Code Zip Code
    11. Mobile Cell Number
    12. Social Security # FinCEN compliance regulations require ShulCloud to collect controlling and beneficial ownership information including Social Security Number. Please note that the name and address information need to match the information associated with the Social Security number. The Social Security number field is masked and not viewable. 
    13. Reenter Social Security # Reenter Social Security number.
    14. Date of Birth DOB
    15. Photo Id front image Drop a file or click here to upload Front of Photo ID. The person who is providing the information will need to upload the front and back of a photo ID, such as a state issued driver’s license or passport. The images should be saved as a “JPG” or “JPEG”. The form will not accept a “PDF” formatted file.
    16. Photo Id back image Drop a file or click here to upload Back of Photo ID. The person who is providing the information will need to upload the front and back of a photo ID, such as a state issued driver’s license or passport. The images should be saved as a “JPG” or “JPEG”. The form will not accept a “PDF” formatted file.

     

    Merchant Application - Payment Processing Terms and Conditions

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    Fields Description
    1. Payment Processing Terms and conditions Review the entire Terms & Conditions.
    2. Check Box To complete the Merchant Application process, check the box to indicate your agreement.
    3. Sign Up Now Select to complete the Merchant Application. 

     

    Gateway Settings

    Once the Merchant Application is submitted, the system will automatically create a Gateway for the site. Admins must complete the Gateway setup to enable full payment processing capabilities.

     

    Gateway Fees

    Any congregation using Shulware Integrated Payments (SIP) is charged a fee. Some congregations choose to pass along these fees to their members and donors to cover the cost. Online payment fee options provide flexibility and control by allowing shuls and organizations to manage transaction costs, customize payment processes, and adapt charge type gateway fee overrides for specific needs, ultimately enhancing financial efficiency. 

     

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