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Processing: How to schedule an auto-debit or recurring payments

Auto-Debit System® (Frictionless Payments)

Processing: How to schedule an auto-debit or recurring payments

You can schedule a recurring payment for any amount, frequency, and number of payments with the Auto-Debit Scheduler!

Last updated on 04 Sept, 2026

Click the Self Help button to use the Cash Practice® walkthrough when logged into your account.

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Start Here: Select the [Auto-Debit Scheduler™] icon, located at the top-right corner of your Dashboard screen.

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Step 1: Enter the Auto Debit Schedule information.

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Payments

Enter the number of payments for the scheduled auto-debit or check the [Indefinite] box to have the payments go forever.

Amount

Enter the dollar amount for the payment

Start Date

Click the date to open the calendar and select the date the payments will begin.

Frequency

Select how often you would like the payment to occur.

Pre-Debit Email (optional)

Enter the number of days in advance to send a reminder email, which includes a link to update their billing details.

Step 2: Enter the Patient Account.

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Patient Account

The menu will search for patients that match the information entered into the field. Enter the patient's first name or last name, company, patient ID, or TPS ID, then select their patient account from the menu. 

[Add +] Button

If this is a new patient and they do not have a patient account yet, the drop-down menu will display "CLIENT NOT FOUND" if you try searching their name. Click on the [Add] button to the right to add a new account. 

[Edit] Button

Click the [Edit] button after the patient account is attached to edit the Patient Record in Cash Practice

Step 3: Allocate any split payment amounts in the payment splitter. If you are not splitting the payment, leave as is.

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Payment Splitter

Enter the amount allocated to each linked patient.

[Linked] Button

Click this button to link patients or view linked patients.

Step 4: Select the Billing Type:

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New

This allows you to type in a new credit card number or bank account.

Card on File

Enter the credit card details manually, or select a saved card from the patient's account. To save a new card to the Billing Vault, click [New].

Bank On-File (EFT)

Routing and account number off of the check.

Click the [New] button to add new information to the Billing Vault

Card Swipe

Use a Cash Practice® USB Card Swiper or Scriptel Signature device to swipe a card and collect payment information for the payment.

Reminder

Auto-Debit Reminders are to be used when the patient has a monthly payment but it is not running automatically in Cash Practice® (i.e. over the counter with a check or cash).

If adding a new card, the Billing Vault section will populate:

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In the Billing Vault Section you can select to [Save to Billing Vault] to keep the bank account on file for future payments. You may also [Set as Default Bank] and add a Nickname to easily recognize the bank account.

Step 5: Proceed to complete the required criteria.

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Merchant Account

The defaulted merchant account will be displayed, but if using multiple merchant accounts with us, make the correct selection here.

For more information, contact our Merchant Services Department: (877) 343-8950 x102
Outside Continental US: (619) 569-1639
Email: MerchantAccounts@CashPractice.com

Comments (optional)

Add a comment for your team's eyes only. This will be displayed on the Posted Payments Report when reviewing the transaction details in the future

(OPTIONAL): Show Options

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Patient Groups

This allows you to group your patients based on whatever parameters you would like. You can then use this to keep track of your patients and leads and also efficiently target market. 

Drip Ed Campaigns

Requires the Drip-Education Email Marketing System™.  We highly recommend you use this feature to continue frequent contact with your patients.

Auto-Debit Groups

This allows you to categorize your payments into groups. For example, it allows you to track your Chiropractic Services, Massage Services, Products, Locations, etc. 

Care Plan Option

If this Auto-Debit is for an existing care plan created with the Care Plan Calculator® System, indicate the payment option (i.e. Option 1, 2, or 3).  This will keep your stats more accurate.

Step 6: Select [Schedule Auto-Debit].

Then click [OK] to schedule your patient's recurring payment.

Or you may select [Preview] to preview the Auto-Debit payment schedule.

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Step 7: Print the Auto-Debit Installment Authorization form by clicking on the [Logo] or clicking [Print] button.

Your may also capture the [e-signature] from the patient directly on this page.

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