Checking Out

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How to Check Out

⚠️ Note: Even if the call doesn't charge an entry fee, you must complete checkout to submit the application.

On the checkout page, ☑️ click the checkbox next to the call's entry fee.

Checkout page for a 2024 CaFE Sculpture Exhibition demo application with a $20.00 fee

On CaFÉ, you can pay for entry fees using a credit/debit card, with a PayPal account, and sometimes by sending the organization a paper check. The organization sponsoring the call determines what payment options it allows.

If you have a coupon code, enter it in the Coupon Code box and click Apply. The total amount will be updated with the discount.

Click ➡️ Proceed to Checkout.

Make your payment.
- 💳 Credit/Debit Card: Click Card, and fill out your credit card information. Click Submit Payment to complete your transaction.
- 💻 PayPal: Click PayPal, then PayPal Checkout. A separate window will open where you can log into PayPal and complete the on-screen steps. Click Submit Payment to complete your transaction.
- 📫 Check: Enter the check number in the provided field and click Submit Payment. After submitting, you’ll see a receipt page with the name to which your check should be made out to and the address to which it should be sent.

Checkout part 2.png — Checkout page highlighting the final step with payment options

When the checkout is complete, your application will be sent to the organization sponsoring your call. A copy of the receipt will be emailed to the email address listed in your CaFÉ account.

⚠️ Note: The charge will appear on your credit card or PayPal statement as CAFE AR, CREATIVE WEST, or WESTAF CAFE ARTREG. Find more information about payments and refunds.