How to Send a Request for Payment Message

Learn how to easily request payment from customers using a payment link.

Written By Melanie

Updated on September 27th, 2024

Requesting payments from your customers has never been easier. Whether they owe a deposit, have an outstanding balance from additional tickets, or need to pay for products or add-ons, you can quickly send them a link to settle the payment through email or SMS. This process simplifies payment collection, ensuring that your business maintains smooth financial operations without the need for awkward follow-ups. Below, we’ll walk you through how to send a payment request message.

Examples of When to Use the Payment Request Message 

  • The customer owes a deposit for their trip
  • There’s an outstanding balance for additional tickets purchased after booking
  • The customer needs to pay for products or add-ons such as merchandise or special services

 

How to Send a Request for Payment Message 

  1. Within the trip with a balance due, select Email 

 

  1. Choose the Request for Payment/Deposit template (or create your custom template) from the dropdown menu and add an optional note

 

  1. Select Send 

Your customer will receive an email and SMS (if SMS settings are enabled for your template):

Example of payment request email

 

When your customer selects Pay Online Now, they will be redirected to a secure payment portal to complete their payment

 

After the payment is processed, it will be recorded under the Payments tab within the trip.