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How do I add InnPayment/Yapstone as a payment method?
Adding Yapstone (VacationRentPayment) as a Payment Method
ReservationKey integrates with Yapstone (also known as VacationRentPayment) to allow secure online credit card processing for vacation rentals and similar businesses. Follow the steps below to connect your Yapstone account to ReservationKey.
Step 1: Add Yapstone as a Payment Method
- Go to the Website tab.
- Select Payment Methods.
- Click Add Payment Method.
- From the list of processors, choose VacationRentPayment / Yapstone and click Continue.
Step 2: Enter Your Yapstone Credentials
- Enter your Username, Password, and Property Code provided by Yapstone.
- Specify which card types you accept (for example, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express).
- Check the box for Use for Internal Reservations if you want to process payments manually within ReservationKey.
- Check the box for Use on Public Reservation Page to make Yapstone available for online bookings.
- Click Save Changes.
Once saved, Yapstone will be set up as your payment processor for both online and internal reservations.
Step 3: Find Your Yapstone Credentials
Your Username, Password, and Property Code are issued directly by Yapstone. If you don’t already have these details, contact your Yapstone account representative or email Yapstone Support.
ReservationKey frequently works with Yapstone representative Tony Maskull. You can ask him or your account manager to send your credentials directly to ReservationKey for setup.
Once you have your credentials, return to the Payment Methods section and enter them into the appropriate fields.
Step 4: Configure Your Payment Schedule
Next, decide how much of a deposit you want to collect when guests book online:
- Go to the Payment Schedule section of your settings.
- Enter the percentage or fixed amount to collect upfront.
- If you don’t wish to collect a payment at the time of booking, set the deposit to 0.
If you collect a zero deposit, ReservationKey will still save the guest’s card securely with Yapstone. You can later charge the card manually from the reservation.
Step 5: Charging and Managing Payments
Once a card is saved in the system, you can manage payments directly from the Payments section within each reservation:
- Click Add Credit Card to enter a new card manually.
- After saving a card, an orange button labeled Charge Card will appear.
- Click Charge Card to process the payment instantly.
Payments are processed securely through Yapstone, and transaction details are stored in both ReservationKey and your Yapstone dashboard.
Step 6: Refunds and Adjustments
To issue a refund or partial refund, open the reservation’s Payments section and use the Refund option next to the relevant charge. Refunds are processed through Yapstone and will appear in your Yapstone account history.
Summary
Yapstone provides an integrated, secure, and compliant way to process guest payments directly through ReservationKey. After entering your credentials and adjusting your payment schedule, you can begin charging and managing payments immediately.
If you need assistance with credentials or setup, contact your Yapstone account representative or ReservationKey support for help.