SMS Payment Link - LEDGERS

With LEDGERS, businesses can efficiently collect payments by sending an SMS containing a payment link directly to customers. This functionality is available when creating an invoice or estimate by simply selecting the 'Send Email with SMS Payment Link' option under Notification Settings.

SMS Payment Example

How SMS Payment Links Work

When an estimate or invoice is generated, LEDGERS automatically creates a short-code payment link and inserts it into an SMS. The message typically reads:

[Company Name] has sent you an [Estimate/Invoice] for Rs.[Amount]. Make payment using icfo.in/[link].

Mobile SMS Flow

Upon creation of the estimate or invoice and enabling the SMS link, customers will receive an SMS structured like this:

SMS Message

Completing the Payment

Clicking the payment link in the SMS takes customers to a secure payment page within LEDGERS, providing a straightforward process to finalize the transaction using various online payment methods.

Mobile Payment Screen - LEDGERS

Benefits of SMS Payment Links

Convenience: Customers can pay instantly from their mobile devices.
Efficiency: Streamlines the payment collection process, reducing manual follow-up.
Security: Encrypted links ensure secure transaction processing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMS Payment Link via LEDGERS for Efficient Transactions.

The SMS Payment Link feature on LEDGERS allows you to send a payment link to customers via SMS when creating an invoice or estimate. The link directs customers to a payment page where they can complete the transaction using online payment options.

The SMS sent to customers includes the company name, whether it's an estimate or invoice, the amount due, and a short payment link (e.g., icfo.in/[link]) that redirects customers to the payment page.

The article doesn't mention the ability to customize the SMS message content. However, it's likely that LEDGERS provides some level of customization for the company name and other details included in the SMS.

Customers can access the payment page by clicking on the short payment link (e.g., icfo.in/[link]) provided in the SMS. This link will redirect them to the payment page for the specific estimate or invoice.

The article states that customers will have access to "all the online payment options" on the payment page to complete the transaction, but it doesn't specify the exact payment methods available.

Yes, the article mentions that the SMS Payment Link option can be selected when creating an invoice or estimate within LEDGERS.

According to the article, when an estimate or invoice is created with the "Send Email with SMS Payment Link" option enabled, a short-code payment link is automatically generated and inserted into the SMS.

The article doesn't provide information on tracking or reporting capabilities for the SMS Payment Link feature. However, it's likely that LEDGERS offers some way to monitor link clicks and completed payments.

The article doesn't specify a character limit for the SMS message containing the payment link. However, most SMS platforms have a standard limit of 160 characters per message.

The article doesn't mention the ability to send the SMS Payment Link to multiple customers simultaneously. It focuses on sending the link individually for each invoice or estimate.