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title: Set alternative check methods per event/donation/etc.
slug: set-alternative-check-methods-per-eventdonationetc
description: Learn how to set up recipients for paper check payouts in Ludus for events, collections, classes, donation categories, passes, and gift cards. This comprehensive document offers step-by-step instructions and helpful screenshots for each item category. Dis
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createdAt: 2023-09-06T22:41:02.410Z
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One of the perks of paper check payouts is that you can assign different recipients for each event, collection, class, donation category, pass, etc. Check out the drop-down menus below to learn where to find the check option setting for each item within Ludus.

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These menus will only appear once you have multiple check methods set up. To learn more about setting up a check payout method, check out this article. 

*Suggested Article*: [Add paper check payout option](docId\:zaVlrThjXMNcpRfET-d5t)
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### For Events

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On the main **Events** tab, locate the desired event.
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Click **More** --> **Settings**.
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Scroll to the bottom and click **Additional Options**.
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Next to **Payout Method**, use the drop-down menu to select the desired option.

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### For Collections

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From the top navigation bar, click **Collections** --> **Standard**.
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Next to the desired Collection title, click **Options** --> **Settings**.

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Next to **Payout Method**, use the drop-down menu to select the desired option.

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### For Classes

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From the top navigation bar, click **Collections** --> **Classes**.
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Next to the desired Class title, click **Options** --> **Settings**.

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Next to **Payout Method**, use the drop-down menu to select the desired option.

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### For Donation Categories

By default, general donations will be sent to the primary payment option on the account. 

*Suggested Article*: [Choose a primary check option](docId\:IVeNggORw_7eEm2L7gbRv)

If you have different Donation Categories, you can route checks to different recipients based on the donation category (e.g., if you have a category for choir, one for band, and one for orchestra, you can set corresponding recipients for donation checks). 

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To set up Donation Categories, be sure to read through this resource - [Donation Categories](docId\:PlL9xy0UW4HBm7RLMndQC) 
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To set the payout method on a donation category:

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From the top navigation bar, click **Fundraising** --> **Categories**.
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Next to the desired category, click **Edit**.
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Next to **Payout Method**, use the drop-down menu to select the desired option.

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### For Passes

Proceeds will be sent to the primary method on the account. 

*Suggested Article*: [Choose a primary check option](docId\:IVeNggORw_7eEm2L7gbRv)

### For Gift Cards

Proceeds will be sent to the primary method on the account. 

*Suggested Article*: [Choose a primary check option](docId\:IVeNggORw_7eEm2L7gbRv)