Create a Payment Request

How to create a payment link via payment request plugin.

Ottu empowers merchants with the ability to swiftly generate payment request links directly from the Ottu dashboard. This streamlined process not only facilitates a smoother transaction experience but also ensures that merchants can efficiently manage and track payment requests with ease.

1- Navigate to Payment Request Section:

Access the Payment Request section within the Ottu dashboard.

2- Create Payment Request:

Select the Create option to unveil a comprehensive form. This form serves as the cornerstone of your payment request creation, requiring specific details to tailor the request to your needs and those of your customers.

3- Fill Payment Request Form:

To complete the Payment Request Form, you will need to provide several key pieces of information. Merchants also have the flexibility to add additional fields as necessary.

For more details on how to add extra fields, please refer to the additional documentation here.

Required Information:

• Currency Code:

  The code corresponding to the currency in which the payment will be made.

• Amount:

  The total amount due for payment.

• Operation:

  The type of payment operation, such as Authorized or Purchase.

• Gateway:

  The available payment gateways that can be used to process this payment. Merchants can add multiple payment gateways, allowing customers to choose their preferred option.

• Language:

  The language options available for the payment process, typically English or Arabic.

• Customer Email:

  The email address where all relevant correspondence should be sent to the customer.

• Email Notification:

  Specifies when email notifications should be sent. Options include before, after, or both before and after the payment is made.

• Generate QR Code:

  Option to generate a QR code (Check/Uncheck).

• Config:

  • Unit:

    This section in the administration panel allows merchants to define templates for pre/post payment communications via email, SMS, WhatsApp, and other related options.

  • Redirect URL:

    The URL to which the customer will be redirected after completing the payment.

  • Webhook URL:

    Defines the webhook URL for additional integrations. More information on webhooks can be found here.

  • Expiration Time:

    Specifies when the payment request will expire if not completed.

4- Generating Payment Link

After completing the required fields, submit the form. A payment URL will be generated. More details of the generated payment can be found under the details section.

5- Checkout Page:

Share the generated URL with the customer, enabling them to proceed to the checkout page and complete the payment.

6- Completing the Payment

Upon clicking the Pay Now button, the customer will be redirected to the bank's secure payment page. Here, they can enter their card details and confirm the transaction. If the information is entered correctly and all necessary verifications are completed, the payment will be processed successfully.