Step 3: Create a Payment Request

As a buyer, you can make payments to your supplier (seller) in two ways:

1. Through a manual payment request created by your agent or supplier
2. Through a supplier’s online shop (integrated with Sevi API)

In both cases, the Payment Request will appear in your Sevi App for you to review and confirm.

Option 1: Payment via Agent or Supplier (Manual Request)

If your supplier doesn’t have a web-shop or ERP integrated:

1. The supplier (or their agent) will create a Payment Request on your behalf.

2. You’ll be notified via SMS and in-app notification.

3. Open your Sevi app → go to the Payments section or under Important Actions.

4. Tap Confirm to review the payment details (Order Amount, Pay Later Amount, Supplier Name, Order Number, Payment Option).

   

Option 2: Payment via Supplier Web-Shop

If your supplier has an online shop connected with Sevi:

1. Visit the supplier’s web-shop.

2. Select the products you want to purchase and add them to your cart.

3. At checkout, choose Sevi as your payment method.

   

caution

Make sure the phone number you enter at checkout is the same one linked to your Sevi account. Otherwise, your payment request won’t sync.

After checkout, you’ll receive a notification in your Sevi app with the payment details.

Next Step: Confirm & Choose Payment Option

Once your payment request appears in Sevi (from either method), you must confirm and select how to pay:

• Pay Later (Order Now, Pay Later on credit by switching on use Full Credit if it sustains).
• Pay Now (instant payment if credit available cannot sustain, next step pay via M-Pesa Prompt or Sevi Wallet).

caution

Kindly tap Confirm Payment once your goods have been delivered by the supplier. (Depending on your Supplier Terms)

Sample Screens for Split Payment Options

1. Pay Later Full Credit (Sevi):

2. Pay Now Directly (M-Pesa/Sevi Wallet):