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Creating Payments
This guide covers how to create payments through the GovPayPlan Admin Portal.
Accessing the Create Payment Form
- Log in to the Admin Portal
- Click Payments in the top navigation
- Locate the Create Payment form on the Payments page
Create Payment Form
The Create Payment form allows you to create a one-off outstanding payment for a one-time obligation. Once created, the payment link is sent to the payer to complete.
Form Fields
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Amount | Yes | The payment amount in dollars |
| Payment Reference | No | Your internal reference or description for this payment |
| Contact | Yes | Phone number or email address of the payee |
Creating the Payment
- Enter the Amount for the payment
- Add a Payment Reference to help identify this payment (optional but recommended)
- Enter the payee's Contact information (phone number or email address)
- Click the Create button
What Happens Next
After you create the payment:
- An outstanding payment record is created in the system
- The payee receives a notification with a link to complete their payment
- The payment appears in your Payments list with a pending status
- Once the payee completes the payment, the status updates automatically
Viewing Created Payments
All payments you create appear in the Payments list on the same page. From here you can:
- View payment status
- Edit payment details (if not yet completed)
- Resend payment notifications
- Cancel outstanding payments
Related Topics
- Payment Types - Understanding one-time vs. recurring payments
- Processing Refunds - How to issue refunds
- Transaction Reports - Finding past transactions
