Accept bank transfers for event payments

Event organizers like you prefer Event Espresso for planning seminars, conferences, nonprofit events, workshops, and more! Make an event registration system with Event Espresso and use the Check payment method to let your attendees know how they can pay offline for their event registrations by transferring funds to your bank account.

Why the Bank Transfer Payment Method?

Your attendees can start their event registrations on your WordPress website using an event registration form through Event Espresso and you can use the Bank Transfer payment method to provide information on how an attendee can transfers funds to your bank account.

Event organizers choose Event Espresso so they can get started with their event registrations without needing to be experts with technology.

Online payments are recommended for your events

Are you thinking about using the Bank Transfer payment method for your events? We recommend collecting online payments instead so you can:

– Receive your funds as your attendees register without any delay
– Know who is attending your event so you can plan ahead
– Avoid the hassle of handling offline payments and needing to follow up with attendees who registered but haven’t paid

Check out what an event organizer shared about online payments:

How do I get started with the Bank Transfer payment method for my event registrations?

Are you currently using Event Espresso for your event registrations on your WordPress website? The Bank Transfer payment method is included with Event Espresso! You can find the Bank Transfer payment method in your WordPress dashboard (WP-admin) → Event Espresso → Payment Methods → Bank.

Need a support license for Event Espresso?

Here are the steps to get started with Event Espresso and the Bank Transfer payment method right now.

1) Join other event organizers who prefer Event Espresso for their event registrations and purchase a support license for Event Espresso today

2) Afterward, you’ll be logged into your new account on EventEspresso.com and, a welcome email will be sent to your email address

3) Follow the quick start guide for Event Espresso to get up and running quickly with your events through Event Espresso and the Bank Transfer payment method

Remember that the Bank Transfer payment method does not transfer or move any funds. After an attendee starts a registration from your website, they’ll see instructions on how they can transfer funds from their bank account to your bank account.

Frequently asked questions about the Bank Transfer payment method

Is a WordPress website required?
Event Espresso includes the Bank Transfer payment method and its a plugin for WordPress so you’ll need a website running WordPress to use them. If you don’t currently have a website, then check out Event Smart where you can create an event registration website and use it with the Bank Transfer payment method so you can receive registrations for your events.

How can I set up a recurring payment, payment plan, or a subscription through the Bank Transfer payment method?
Recurring payments, payment plans, or subscriptions are not currently supported in Event Espresso.

When I refund a payment, does it also refund through the Bank Transfer payment method?
Refunds in Event Espresso 4 are currently a two-step process. First, apply the refund through the transaction details screen of Event Espresso in your WP-admin (WP dashboard). Then return the funds to the attendee.

You are covered by our 30-day money back guarantee!

The Bank draft payment method documentation can help you with questions like:

– How do I enable the Bank Transfer payment method on my WP website once I’ve purchased a support license from EventEspresso.com?
– What are some common questions about the payment gateway?

Check out the documentation for the Bank draft payment method.

Still, need more help? Log in to your account on EventEspresso.com and get help from our support team today.