How to Use Electronic Invoicing Through the Easy Pay Direct Gateway
Electronic Invoicing in the Easy Pay Direct Gateway lets you email invoices to customers so they can pay from a link in the email. Invoices also include a PDF attachment.
Step-by-Step: Send an Invoice
- Log in as the ADMIN user
You must be logged into the Gateway as ADMIN to set up and use invoicing. - Open Invoices
From the main menu, click Invoice. - Enable the invoicing service (first time only)
If invoicing is not enabled yet, you will be prompted to agree to the service. Click Sign-up to proceed. - Customize the invoice form (optional)
- Click the wrench icon to enter form configuration.
- To remove fields you never use, click the red X next to each field you want hidden.
- Click the disk/save icon to save your layout changes.
- Fill out the invoice details
- Required fields are marked with a red asterisk (*).
- Even though only a few fields are required, it is best to fill in more details so the customer understands what the invoice is for.
- Create the invoice
Scroll to the bottom and click Create Invoice. - Confirm it was sent
You should see an “Invoice was created successfully” confirmation.
The customer will receive an email with:
- A payment link
- A PDF invoice attachment
Video walkthrough
Watch the video for a full on-screen walkthrough of enabling invoicing, customizing fields, and creating an invoice: