ParentPay – Simple, Secure Online Payments

At Salford City Academy, we use ParentPay to make paying for school items quick, easy, and safe. Whether it’s school meals, trips, or revision packs, ParentPay lets you book and pay online using a debit or credit card — anytime, anywhere.

Using ParentPay means you no longer need to send your child to school with cash, giving you peace of mind that payments are made securely and directly to the Academy.

Before your child starts at Salford City Academy, you’ll receive a letter with your unique ParentPay activation details.

To activate your account:

1. Wait for your activation letter from school
2. Visit www.parentpay.com
3. Follow the on-screen steps to set up your account
4. Log in and select ‘Pay for items’

Tip: If you have children at more than one school using ParentPay, you can link their accounts for easy access under one login

What You Can Do:

• Pay securely for school meals, trips, and more
• Track your payment history
• Set up reminders for due payments
• Get instant email receipts
• Pay by instalments for larger costs
• Manage multiple children’s accounts in one place

How It Helps You:

• Make payments anytime, from anywhere
• No more lost cash or cheques
• Fast and secure transactions
• Stay organised with automatic reminder
• Flexible instalment payments for trips
• Easy-to-use platform with full visibility

How It Helps the Academy:

• Reduces cash handling and paperwork
• Allows for quick and easy refunds
• Keeps accurate records for each student
• Supports eco-friendly, paperless systems

Need Help?

If you have any questions or haven’t received your activation letter, please get in touch with our School Finance Office: finance@salfordcity-academy.org

Or visit the ParentPay help site: www.parentpay.com.