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Practical ways you can use Planning Center and Square

Track church donations in Square

When a new donation is received in Planning Center, Zapier automatically creates a corresponding paid order in Square. This helps ensure all donation records are aligned across systems, reducing manual reconciliation time and improving financial accuracy.

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Sync profiles to improve system consistency

When a new profile is created in Planning Center, Zapier automatically generates a customer entry in Square. This ensures user data is synced between systems, supporting seamless operations and reducing redundant manual entry.

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Log project-related donations for review

Whenever a new donation is recorded in Planning Center, Zapier adds it as a note or entry in your project management tool in Square. It ensures the funds tied to specific activities or events are monitored for better resource planning.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Planning Center + Square integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Planning Center and Square

How do I start integrating Planning Center with Square?

To integrate Planning Center with Square, you need to set up a Zap within our platform. You'll start by choosing Planning Center as your trigger app and selecting a specific trigger event, such as 'New Person' or 'New Donation.' After that, you'll link your Square account and set up an action, such as 'Create Customer' or 'Add Payment.' This will ensure seamless data flow between the two platforms.

What triggers are available for Planning Center when connecting with Square?

When integrating Planning Center with Square, you can use triggers like 'New Person,' 'New Donation,' 'Updated Payment,' and more from Planning Center. These triggers initiate actions in Square, such as creating a new customer record or processing a new transaction.

What actions can be performed in Square when using the integration with Planning Center?

You can perform several actions in Square through our integration, including creating customers, processing payments, updating customer details, and adding items. The specific action depends on the trigger chosen from Planning Center.

Do I need any technical skills to integrate Planning Center with Square?

No technical skills are required to integrate these platforms using our services. The process involves selecting triggers and actions through an intuitive interface that guides you throughout the setup process.

How secure is the integration between Planning Center and Square?

The integration is secure because both Planning Center and Square use OAuth authentication to connect with us. This ensures that your data is transferred securely while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Can I customize the data fields transferred from Planning Center to Square?

Yes, you can customize the data fields that are transferred. During the setup of your Zap, you'll have the option to map fields from a trigger event in Planning Center to corresponding fields in an action event in Square.

How often does data sync between Planning Center and Square occur after integration?

Data sync times vary depending on your plan but typically occur every 5 to 15 minutes. You can check real-time updates for critical triggers if you're subscribed to one of our premium plans.

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About Planning Center
Planning Center is a church management system that helps manage people, services, donations, registrations, and more.
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Square creates tools that help sellers of all sizes start, run and grow their businesses. Square’s point-of-sale service offers tools for every part of running a business, from accepting credit cards and tracking inventory to real-time analytics and invoicing.
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