Payment Links & Invoices
Create payment links to collect money and send professional invoices to your customers — no website or coding required.
Overview
Danipa's payment links and invoices help you collect money from customers with ease. Whether you're a freelancer, small business owner, or merchant, these tools let you accept payments without needing a website or developer.
Requirement: Payment links require Standard KYC tier. Invoices require Premium tier. See KYC Verification.
Payment Links
A payment link is a shareable URL that lets anyone pay you. When someone opens the link, they see a branded payment page where they can complete the transaction.
Creating a Payment Link
- From the home screen, tap More → Payment Links
- Tap Create New Link
- Fill in the details:
- Title — what the payment is for (e.g., "Monthly Rent", "Website Design")
- Amount — the exact amount to collect (or leave blank for the payer to enter)
- Currency — defaults to your wallet currency
- Description (optional) — additional details about the payment
- Tap Create Link
Sharing a Payment Link
Once created, you can share your link via:
- Copy Link — paste it anywhere (WhatsApp, SMS, email, social media)
- QR Code — let customers scan to pay in person
- Share — use your device's share menu
Payment Link Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Fixed amount | Customer pays the exact amount you set |
| Open amount | Customer enters how much to pay |
| One-time use | Link deactivates after one payment |
| Multi-use | Accept multiple payments from the same link |
| Expiry date | Automatically deactivate after a set date |
Managing Payment Links
Go to More → Payment Links to see all your links.
For each link, you can:
- View payments — see who has paid and when
- Edit — update the title, amount, or description
- Deactivate — stop accepting payments on this link
- Delete — permanently remove the link
Payment Link Limits
| KYC Tier | Active Links | Max Amount per Link |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 10 | GHS 5,000 |
| Premium | Unlimited | GHS 50,000 |
Invoices
Invoices let you send professional, itemized bills to your customers. When the customer receives the invoice, they can pay it directly through Danipa.
Creating an Invoice
- Go to More → Invoices
- Tap Create Invoice
- Fill in the invoice details:
Customer Information:
- Customer name
- Email address (invoice will be emailed to them)
- Phone number (optional — for SMS notification)
Line Items:
- Tap Add Item for each product or service
- Enter: Description, Quantity, Unit Price
- The subtotal calculates automatically
Additional Options:
- Tax — add a tax percentage if applicable
- Discount — apply a percentage or fixed discount
- Notes — add payment terms or other information
- Due Date — when payment is expected
- Tap Preview to see how it looks
- Tap Send Invoice
Invoice Status
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Draft | Not yet sent — you can still edit |
| Sent | Delivered to the customer via email/SMS |
| Viewed | Customer has opened the invoice |
| Paid | Payment received |
| Overdue | Past the due date with no payment |
| Cancelled | Invoice voided — no payment expected |
Managing Invoices
From the Invoices screen, you can:
- Filter by status — view only paid, unpaid, or overdue invoices
- Send reminders — nudge customers about unpaid invoices
- Duplicate — create a new invoice based on an existing one
- Download PDF — save the invoice as a PDF for your records
- Cancel — void an invoice that's no longer needed
Automatic Reminders
Danipa can automatically remind customers about upcoming or overdue invoices:
- 3 days before due date — friendly reminder
- On due date — payment due today
- 3 days after due date — overdue notice
To enable: More → Invoices → Settings → Auto Reminders
Receiving Payments
When a customer pays via a payment link or invoice:
- The funds are deposited directly into your Danipa Wallet
- You receive a push notification confirming the payment
- The payment link or invoice status updates automatically
- A receipt is generated for both you and the customer
Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Creating payment links | Free |
| Creating invoices | Free |
| Receiving payment via link | 1.5% (min GHS 1, max GHS 25) |
| Receiving payment via invoice | 1.5% (min GHS 1, max GHS 25) |
Tips for Getting Paid Faster
- Set clear due dates on invoices — customers are more likely to pay on time
- Include a description in payment links so customers know what they're paying for
- Enable auto-reminders for invoices to reduce follow-up work
- Share QR codes for in-person payments — faster than typing a link
- Use the open amount option for tips, donations, or flexible pricing