Can I send my customer a payment receipt?

Can I send my customer a payment receipt?


Sending a Customer Payment Receipt Using Paytia

Paytia allows you to email payment receipts directly to customers after a successful transaction. Follow these steps to activate and use the payment receipt functionality.


1. Setting Up the Payment-Receipt Function

  1. Log in to the Paytia administration portal.

  2. Navigate to Configure User Screen in the left-hand menu.

  3. Click on the Data-capture sub-menu.

    • You will see a field labeled Customer email address in the list of available form fields.
  4. Click the Edit button (pencil icon) next to Customer email address to open the settings form.

    • Set Required/Not Required: Select Not Required to make the field optional for users.
    • Set Hide/Show: Select Show to display the customer email field on the payment screen.
  5. Save your changes by clicking Save and Submit.


2. How to Send Customers a Payment Receipt

Once the setup is complete, users can send payment receipts directly from the Agent Capture Assist screen.

  1. Tick the Send Customer Receipt Box:

    • The option to send a receipt appears below the payment amount field.
    • Check the box labeled Send customer receipt.

  2. Enter the Customer's Email Address:

    • A field will appear prompting you to enter the customer’s email address.
    • Type in the customer's valid email address.

  3. Complete the Payment:

    • Process the transaction as usual. Once the payment is successfully completed, the system automatically emails the receipt to the provided address.

Example of a Customer Receipt

The receipt includes:

  • Invoice Details: Includes the invoice ID, date, and a description of the goods or services sold.
  • Billing Information: Displays the customer's name, billing address, and country.
  • Payment Details: Shows the card brand, card type, last four digits of the card, and the payment amount.
  • Transaction Status: Confirms the success of the transaction.

This feature ensures a professional and seamless customer experience by providing an immediate confirmation of their payment.


Note: Ensure the customer email address is correctly entered to avoid delivery issues.







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