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Payments Overview

The Payments section of the Bila Console allows you to manage all your payment operations, including creating payment links, tracking transactions, and managing recurring payments.

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Accessing Payments

To access the Payments section:

  1. Log in to the Bila Console
  2. Click on Payments in the main navigation menu on the left side

Payments Section in Bila Console

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Payment Dashboard

The Payments dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of your payment activities:

Payments Dashboard

Key elements of the dashboard include:

  • Payment Summary: Total volume, count, and success rate
  • Recent Transactions: List of your most recent payment transactions
  • Payment Method Distribution: Breakdown of payment methods used
  • Quick Action Buttons: Create payment, payment link, or request

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Creating Payments

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One-Time Payments

To create a one-time payment:

1

Click Create Payment

Click the “Create Payment” button in the top-right corner of the Payments dashboard.

Create Payment Button

2

Enter Payment Details

Fill in the payment details form:

  • Amount and currency
  • Customer information (name, email)
  • Payment description
  • Optional metadata

Payment Details Form

3

Select Payment Method

Choose the payment method to be used:

  • Card payment
  • Mobile money
  • Bank transfer
  • Cryptocurrency
4

Review and Confirm

Review the payment details and click “Create Payment” to generate the payment.

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Share Payment Link

Share the generated payment link with your customer via email, SMS, or other channels.

Payment links allow you to create shareable links that customers can use to make payments:

1

Click Create Payment Link

Click the “Payment Links” tab and then “Create Payment Link” button.

Create Payment Link

2

Configure Link Settings

Set up your payment link:

  • Fixed or variable amount
  • Link name and description
  • Expiration date (optional)
  • Allowed payment methods
  • Success and failure redirect URLs

Payment Link Configuration

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Customize Appearance

Customize the payment page appearance:

  • Add your logo
  • Set brand colors
  • Add custom message
4

Generate Link

Click “Create Link” to generate your payment link.

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Share Link

Copy and share the link with your customers through your preferred channels.

Share Payment Link

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Recurring Payments

Set up recurring payments for subscriptions and regular billing:

1

Access Recurring Payments

Click on the “Recurring” tab in the Payments section.

Recurring Payments Tab

2

Create Subscription Plan

Click “Create Plan” and configure your subscription plan:

  • Plan name and description
  • Billing amount and currency
  • Billing frequency (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly)
  • Trial period (optional)

Create Subscription Plan

3

Add Customers

Add customers to your subscription plan:

  • Manually add customer details
  • Import customers from CSV
  • Create a signup link for self-enrollment
4

Activate Subscription

Review details and activate the subscription.

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Payment Methods

Bila supports a wide range of payment methods to accommodate global customers:

Mobile Money

M-PesaMTN MoneyAirtel MoneyOrange Money

Bank Cards

VisaMastercardAmerican Express

Bank Transfers

ACHSEPAWire Transfer

Cryptocurrencies

USDCUSDTETHBTC

Available payment methods may vary based on your region and account type. Some payment methods may require additional verification or setup.

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Managing Transactions

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Viewing Transactions

To view and manage your transactions:

1

Access Transactions

Click on the “Transactions” tab in the Payments section.

Transactions Tab

2

Filter Transactions

Use the filters to narrow down transactions:

  • Date range
  • Status (successful, pending, failed)
  • Payment method
  • Amount range

Transaction Filters

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View Transaction Details

Click on any transaction to view its complete details:

  • Customer information
  • Payment method details
  • Transaction timeline
  • Metadata and notes

Transaction Details

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Transaction Actions

For each transaction, you can perform several actions:

  • Refund: Process full or partial refunds
  • Capture: Capture authorized payments
  • Void: Cancel authorized but uncaptured payments
  • Resend Receipt: Send payment receipt to the customer
  • Add Note: Add internal notes to the transaction

Transaction Actions

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Payment Analytics

The Payments section provides detailed analytics to help you understand your payment performance:

Payment Analytics

Key metrics include:

  • Conversion Rate: Percentage of successful payments
  • Average Transaction Value: Average payment amount
  • Payment Method Distribution: Breakdown by payment method
  • Geographic Distribution: Payments by customer location
  • Time Analysis: Payment patterns by time of day/week

You can export payment analytics data in CSV, Excel, or PDF format for further analysis or reporting.

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Payment Settings

Customize your payment settings to match your business needs:

1

Access Payment Settings

Click on the “Settings” icon in the Payments section.

Payment Settings

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Configure Payment Methods

Enable or disable specific payment methods and set processing priorities.

3

Set Transaction Rules

Configure rules for transaction processing:

  • Minimum and maximum transaction amounts
  • Allowed currencies
  • Geographic restrictions
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Customize Checkout

Customize the checkout experience:

  • Branding and colors
  • Required customer fields
  • Receipt and notification templates
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Save Changes

Review and save your payment settings.