From Monday 1st September, we’re rolling out a new and improved online payment system, and we wanted to walk you through exactly what to expect.
The short version: paying online is now quicker, stays entirely on our website from start to finish, and you can now pay by Google Pay and Apple Pay as well as by debit card. Here’s the full step-by-step guide.
Step 1: Log in and choose your payment amounts
Log in to your Variety Portal as usual, head to your Dashboard, and select ‘Make a Payment’. You’ll see a list of your active customers — just enter the amount you’d like to pay against each one (for example, a £10.62 payment is entered as 10.62), then press Tab to move to the next box.
When you’ve entered everything you need, press Next (or scroll down to the Submit button).
Step 2: Confirm your total and choose how to pay
You’ll see a summary of your payments and the total amount. Underneath, you’ll find buttons for Checkout with Card, Google Pay and Apple Pay (if enabled on your device). Choose whichever suits you.
Step 3: The new checkout experience
This is where things have changed for the better. If you’re paying by debit card, you would previously have been redirected away from the Variety website to a separate payment page. Now, a Checkout window pops up right there on our site instead.
It’ll already be filled in with your name, email, phone number and address, so you’ll just need to add your card details. If you’ve set up Click to Pay with your bank, that option will be available too. Once everything’s entered, scroll down and press Continue.
If you chose Google Pay or Apple Pay, you’ll simply be taken through those payment methods as normal.
Step 4: Check and confirm
You’ll see a summary of your payment details — card, address, and amount. Take a moment to check everything’s correct (there’s a blue Edit link if you need to make a change), and if you’d like your details saved for next time, tick the box provided. When you’re ready, click Confirm and continue.
Step 5: You’re done!
The checkout window will close, and you’ll see a confirmation message on the Variety website letting you know your payment was successful. Our office team will verify it and add it to your Christmas savings account within 24–48 hours.
Got questions?
If anything’s unclear, or you run into any issues with the new system, please don’t hesitate to contact our support team — we’re happy to help you through it.
Thank you for continuing to save with Variety Christmas Savings.