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Prompt payment

With a prompt payment, the customer gets a payment request on their phone. You use it instead of the QR code.

You get here when you tap Prompt on the QR code screen. The amount stays the same.

  • The title Prompt Payment and a back arrow.
  • The field Search.
  • The providers you can use, and Recent.
  1. Ask the customer which mobile money service they use.
  2. Tap that provider. To search, tap Search and type the name.
  3. Type the customer’s phone number. Tap Next.
  4. Check the details and tap Confirm.
  5. The customer confirms on their phone. Wait for the result.
MessageWhat to do
Failed to load providersCheck the internet. Go back and try again.
No providers foundThere are no providers for prompt payments. Use the QR code.
Nothing found — Try another phraseCheck the spelling. Try another word.
How is this different from a QR payment?

With a QR code, the customer scans. With a prompt, the customer gets the request on their phone and confirms there.

What happens to the QR code?

The QR code is cancelled when you tap Prompt.

Do I type the amount again?

No. The app keeps the amount from the QR code.

How do I go back?

Tap the back arrow. You go to the Payments home.