> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.athelas.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Manage Credit Cards

> Set default card-saving, add or remove a patient's saved cards, and key in a card manually.

#### At a Glance

Saving a patient's card avoids re-entering it every time, and you'll always need a way to remove cards that have expired or that a patient asks you to delete. This guide covers setting the site default for saving cards, toggling it per payment, adding a card without charging, removing a saved card, and keying in a card manually.

#### Set the Site Default for Saving Cards

Open your practice's [PR Settings](/insights_front_desk/patient_responsibility/pr_settings). Under the **General** tab, find the **Card Fees** section and toggle **Auto-Save patient credit cards** on or off.

#### Toggle Card Saving on an Individual Payment

From the [Appointments](https://insights.athelas.com/appointments) page, choose the patient to charge and open the payment flow. Select **Pay via Credit Card**. If no card is saved, you'll have the option to **Save this Credit Card** as you enter the details. If a card is already saved, you can select the saved card or enter a new one. You can view a patient's saved cards on their profile under **Cards on File**.

#### Add a Card Without Charging

Open the [patient's profile](/insights_front_desk/patient_profiles/how_to_find_and_edit_a_patients_profile), open the **Cards on File** menu, and click **Add New Card** to key in the card details without charging.

#### Remove a Saved Card

Open **Cards on File** on the [patient's profile](/insights_front_desk/patient_profiles/how_to_find_and_edit_a_patients_profile) and click **Remove Card** next to the card you want to delete.

#### Manually Enter a Card

When a card won't swipe or the patient only has the numbers, every payment window (Miscellaneous Charge, Quick Purchase, Pay Balance) includes **Pay via Credit Card** — select it and key in the details for immediate processing.

<Note>
  **Pay via Credit Card** is for card payments **not** taken on the **Athelas card reader** (which is a separate option in every payment window).
</Note>

### FAQ

<Accordion title="How do I stop cards from being saved automatically?">
  In [PR Settings](/insights_front_desk/patient_responsibility/pr_settings) → **General** → **Card Fees**, turn off **Auto-Save patient credit cards**. You can still save a card on an individual payment.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Can I store a card without charging the patient?">
  Yes. On the patient's profile, open **Cards on File** and click **Add New Card**.
</Accordion>