Can we use other payment options, like Square?
EntryThingy supports multiple ways to collect entry fees:
Built-in payment options
- PayPal — Connect your gallery's PayPal account once in Preferences → Payments & Integrations, and every paid call automatically uses it. Artists pay via PayPal (or credit/debit card through PayPal guest checkout), and entry status updates to "Submitted" when payment clears. See Connect your PayPal account.
- Square — Connect your Square account once in Preferences → Payments & Integrations (or directly from the Entry Fees section of any call). Artists pay through Square's hosted checkout with a credit or debit card, and entry status updates automatically when payment clears. See Connect your Square account.
Other options
- Off-platform payments — Collect fees outside of EntryThingy (by check, bank transfer, at the door, through your own website, etc.). Artists submit their application first, then you manually mark their entry as "Submitted" after receiving payment. See Accepting off-platform payments for setup instructions.
- Free calls — No entry fee required. Artists submit and their entry is marked as "Submitted" immediately.
Which should I choose?
- PayPal or Square if you want automatic status updates after payment
- Off-platform if you already have a payment system or collect fees in person
- Free if there's no entry fee for this call
See Setting up entry fees and payment options for a complete guide.