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Create Payment Request for a Buyer

As a Sevi Agent (Seller Rep), you can create payment request of orders on behalf of your customers.

Follow these steps:

1. Open Payment Request

From your Agent Home, tap on Create Payment Request.

Agent Home

2. Start a New payment Request

Tap Create Payment Request to open the order form.

Create Order Form

3. Fill in Order Details

On the order form, complete the following fields:

  • Order Amount → The total amount requested by the buyer. (Mandatory)
  • Reference Number → An internal or invoice reference (optional).
  • Payment Option:
    • Pay Later → Buyer pays later as per the credit terms (Order Now, Pay Later).
    • Pay Directly → Buyer pays immediately using M-Pesa to confirm the order.
  • Select Buyer → Choose the buyer for the order. (Mandatory)
  • Select Seller → Choose the seller who will fulfill the order. (Mandatory)
  • Invoice Upload → Attach invoice or supporting documents (optional).

At the bottom of the screen, the Total Order Amount will be displayed.

Order Details

4. Create Payment Request

Once all details are filled in:

  • Tap Create Payment Request.

  • The buyer will get a notification in their Sevi app under Important Action with a confirm button.

  • When tapped, it will display:

    • Order Value
    • Seller Name
    • Order Number
    • Payment Methods
    Buyer Home Order Confirmation Buyer Order Pay Screen

5. ✅ Buyer Confirms & Pays

  • When the seller delivers the order, the buyer must tap Confirm & Pay in their app.
  • If Pay Later was chosen, payment will be due as per the credit terms.
  • If Pay Directly was chosen, payment will be made instantly via an M-Pesa prompt.

Screens for Payment Methods

Pay Later (Sevi):

Buyer Order Pay Screen with Sevi Order Confirmation Payment Processing Order Confirmation Payment Success

Pay Directly (M-Pesa):

Buyer Order Pay Screen with M-Pesa Order Confirmation Payment Processing M-Pesa M-Pesa STK Prompt Order Confirmation Payment Success
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Remind the buyer to only confirm & pay the order once delivery has been fulfilled by the seller.