# Recording a transaction without a check-in

To record a transaction that isn’t connected with an appointment, you’ll use the Purchase Transaction option. At the top of the schedule, click the Day Tools dropdown menu, then click New Purchase Transaction:

[![New Purchase transcation.png](https://help.openacu.net/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/scaled-1680-/LGf8uPwu3NPYHyTM-new-purchase-transcation.png)](https://help.openacu.net/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/LGf8uPwu3NPYHyTM-new-purchase-transcation.png)

A popup modal will appear, where you will select the location, enter the patient’s name, a description of the charge, the amount paid and the form of payment.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

[![purchase transaction stripe.png](https://help.openacu.net/uploads/images/gallery/2024-05/scaled-1680-/DamQSGqtd9v0lau1-purchase-transaction-stripe.png)](https://help.openacu.net/uploads/images/gallery/2024-05/DamQSGqtd9v0lau1-purchase-transaction-stripe.png)

If someone is purchasing [tokens, credits](https://help.openacu.net/books/admin-scheduler-help/page/tokens-and-credits-overview), or a gift certificate, click on the corresponding button under the Description of Charge field. Tokens and/or credits purchased will automatically be added to the patient's account.

Purchase transactions will appear on the day’s [Transaction Report](https://help.openacu.net/books/admin-scheduler-help/page/transaction-report) but not on the [Appointment Report](https://help.openacu.net/books/admin-scheduler-help/page/appointment-report).