Payment Source Setup
Last Modified on 04/22/2026 6:44 am PDT
Pathway: Setup > Accounting > Payment Source
Payment Source Setup provides a way to categorize where payments come from.

Field Descriptions
Field | Description |
| ID | System generated unique identifier.
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| Name | User defined name that is descriptive of the payment source. This will be what is displayed in selection fields within the system.
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| Active | Controls if the Payment Source is available for selection when working in the system in areas like Payment Batch processing.
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Add a Payment Source
To add a Payment Source, use the following steps. Once created and active, the payment source can be selected from a bank related source field and is visible for reporting purposes.

- Click the green + icon to display the Create Payment Source editor.
- Enter a descriptive Name.
- Click Save when finished.
Note: A Payment Source can not be deleted but can be set to Inactive by setting the Active field to 'No'.
Application of Payment Source
The Payment Source is utilized when dealing with payments. This is seen in several places within the system.
Create Payment Batch
The Source selection field on the Create Payment Batch popup displays the active Payment Sources created using this setup screen.
AR Payment Batch - Import
The payment source is also provided on the payment batch import popup, providing the option to identify the source of the import.
Batch Source Selection
After selecting a specific batch, the option to select a Payment Source is provided via the Source field. Selection will update the batch and will display in the AR Payment Batch Source column.
Permissions
The following permission is required to view, add and edit the Attachment Type Setup screen:
| Permission ID | Permission Name |
| 23 | Setup \ Account |
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