Processing Payments
This quick-reference guide covers the essential steps for recording payments in DebtRecoup.
Detailed Reference
For complete information about payment types, fields, statuses, and advanced features, see Payment Processing.
Quick Workflow: Single Payment

- Click Take Payment button in the action toolbar
- Select the Single Payment tab (default)
- Choose payment method from dropdown
- Enter the payment amount
- Select payment type (Partial Payment, Balance in Full, or Settlement)
- Review credit distribution if needed
- Click Add Payment (or Process Payment if payment date is today)
Quick Workflow: Payment Plan

Payment plans use a 3-step wizard:
Step 1: Details
- Click Take Payment button in the action toolbar
- Click the Payment Plan tab
- Set the Down Payment Date
- Enter Down Payment Amount (if applicable)
- Click Next
Step 2: Schedule
- Choose frequency (Weekly, Every 2 Weeks, or Monthly)
- Either:
- Enter Number of Installments to calculate the installment amount, OR
- Enter Installment Amount to calculate the number of installments
- Review the calculated end date
- Click Next
Step 3: Review
- Review the payment plan summary
- Click Add Payment Plan (or Process Payment Plan if down payment is today)
Related Topics
- Payment Processing - Complete payment reference
- Payments Tab - View payment history
- Payment Dashboard - Payment analytics