Payment Steps
for Applicants, Renewing Members, and Non-Profits
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➡️ Payment Steps
👉 #1 - Approval Email
Step #1 - Approval Email
Once the chapter approves an applicant or a renewal, they're instantly sent an email. (Screenshot is a New Member approval email)
All applicants & renewing members MUST click "Submit Payment" button and finish the process.
👉 #2 - Choose Length of Membership
Step #2 - Choose Length of Membership
Applicants & Renewing Members choose length of membership term.
👉 #3 - What to do if you see the "Annoying White Screen"???
If you see a plain white screen at the payment page:
Some companies block BNI Connect from their server. Try using a personal computer that's not connected to a company server/Wi-Fi.
The site will not display correctly on a phone or table mobile browser. You must use a full desktop browser.
Be sure of the following:
Use Google Chrome or Firefox.
Set monitor at 100% screen magnification.
Enable pop-ups in your browser.
👉 #4 - Payment Pulldown Menu shows 2 options.
1. Online Credit Card Payment
2. Other
---> Option #1: "Online Credit Card Payment"
If you choose option #1, you'll be redirected to our online credit card processor page:
👆 Our online credit card processor screen.
---> Option #2: "Other"
If you select, "OTHER," you will soon receive an email with a link where you can:
Pay in full via PayPal
Pay in full by uploading a check
Request an Invoice
Sign up for a Monthly Payment Plan
Request a waiver of fees (for non-profit organizations)
NOTE: Once you submit, please be patient - we will email that link as soon as we can. 😊
👉 #5 - Confirmation Page
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Step #5 - Confirmation Page
If you selected "other" at the payment screen, please be patient - we will email payment options as soon as we can. 😊
➡️ Monthly Payment Plan
👉 How It Works
How it Works (part 1 of 2)
PayPal is the processor we use.
You will either create a new account, or log into your existing one.
(Sorry, no other monthly payment methods available at this time.)
How it Works (part 2 of 2)
The date you create the payment plan is the date your future payments will occur.
On your payment dates, PayPal automatically deducts monies from your debit/credit card/PayPal account.
👉 If a Monthly Payment Fails
If a Monthly Payment Fails (1 of 3)
If a Monthly Payment Fails (example: expired debit/credit card, bank account changes, lack of funds, etc.):
PayPal automatically executes 3 payment attempts over 10 calendar days.
Each time a transaction attempt fails, PayPal emails both the buyer (you) and the seller (BNI Alabama).
If the 3rd and final payment attempt fails, PayPal cancels the payment plan.
If a Monthly Payment Fails (2 of 3)
Life happens. (We understand.)
If your first payment plan fails, we will help you to subscribe to a replacement monthly plan ONE TIME.
If a Monthly Payment Fails (3 of 3)
If your 2nd payment plan also fails:
Maintaining membership will require a 12-month renewal payment at current rate. Our Corporate support team would modify your membership so it renews 12 months after that payment.
If you choose to not invest in a 12-month renewal, your membership ends, your chapter loses all your BNI Connect activity entered (TYFCB, 1-2-1s, etc.), and zero membership credit will be issued.
👉 Rate Changes / Refund Policy
➡️ How to use PayPal as a "Guest" (AKA: using it without logging into a PayPal account)
IMPORTANT: you CANNOT update your payment source in the future if you originally subscribed as a "Guest."
👇PayPal's Guest Option - screenshot #1
At PayPal window, choose "Pay with Debit or Credit Card".
👇PayPal's Guest Option - screenshot #2
Web version will show the entire form.
Mobile version will ususally only ask for an email.
👇PayPal's Guest Option - screenshot #3
If the email entered is attached to a PayPal account, you will be offered opportunity log in. You can bypass this login and continue as a guest.
➡️ Learn about PayPal's "Line of Credit"
➡️ Request a Payment Waiver (Reserved for Non-Profits or for special circumstances)
Renewing your membership, but want to exercise a Certificate of Credit from a former employee of yours?
Are you with a Non-Profit Organization and need your fees waived?
Experiencing a temporary setback and need some breathing room?
We can help.
➡️ Our Rate Card
Download our Rate Card HERE
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