# Registering a Participant Payment

Did a participant pay by cash or bank transfer? Register the payment in a few clicks — their balance will update straight away.

## How to register a payment

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**Go to the *****Participants***** tab**

Find the participant whose payment you want to register.
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**Check the *****Balance***** column**

If the participant has arrears, you will see them in the *Balance* column. Click on the amount to open the payment form.
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**Enter the payment details**

Enter the **amount**, **date**, and an optional **comment**.
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**Click *****Save***

The payment is registered and the participant's balance updates automatically.
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