How to make a direct payment (Local)
Introduction
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for making a direct payment through our system without first creating an expense. Direct payments allow you to quickly transfer funds to vendors, suppliers, or service providers while maintaining proper documentation in your accounting records. By following this streamlined process, you'll be able to efficiently manage payments without the additional step of expense creation, saving you valuable time while ensuring financial accuracy.
To begin
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Log in to the Merchant Dashboard
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Click on “Payments”
Select Local transfers as shown below:

Click on “Make New Transfer” as shown below.

Select your payment source from these options:
- Business wallet
- Expense Account
- Connected Banks (Direct Debit)
Input the rest of the required information, such as:
- Amount
- Select a beneficiary or create a new one by clicking on “Enter a new beneficiary.”
- Add description
Once done, click on “continue” as shown below:

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Finalize with your preferred authentication method.
Congratulations, you have just made a successful direct local payment
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