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Account

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Account When do I get paid? (Settlements) When do I get paid? (Settlements) The moment a customer pays, the clock starts. Here's exactly when you can expect the money in your account,… 2 min read Account Can I refer other businesses to Atoa? Can I refer other businesses to Atoa? Yes! If you know of another business who would really benefit from Atoa, you can send them a referral link from… 1 min read Account How do I manage my Atoa account? How do I manage my Atoa account? Managing your Atoa account is straightforward whether you're at your desk or on the go. From adding your team and… 4 min read Account Does Atoa charge a minimum fee? Does Atoa charge a minimum fee? Our standard rate of 0.7% works out at about 70p in fees per £100. Instant payments at an unbeatable low rate can… 1 min read Account My account has been suspended. How do I reactivate it? My account has been suspended. How do I reactivate it? If you believe your account has been incorrectly suspended, you can appeal our decision by… 1 min read Account I've been asked to re-verify my account, why? (Re-KYC) I've been asked to re-verify my account, why? (Re-KYC) I've been asked by Atoa to re-verify my account, why? Atoa often requests merchants to… 1 min read Account How does billing work? How does billing work? It depends on how your customers pay. Pay by Bank – You receive 100% of the payment upfront into your business bank account.… 1 min read Account Can I manage multiple businesses or locations from one Atoa account? Can I manage multiple businesses or locations from one Atoa account? Yes. You can add and manage multiple business locations under one Atoa account.… 1 min read Account How to verify your business on Atoa How to verify your business on Atoa Why verify your business? When you first sign up with Atoa, there's a £20 limit on payments. Verify your business… 1 min read Account How do I change my linked bank account? How do I change my linked bank account? You can edit your bank account details directly from your Atoa account settings. Go to Settings and select… 2 min read

Devices

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Devices Voiding and refund card payments Voiding and refund card payments Difference between "void" and "refunds" Voids – If a transaction has been completed but you wish to return funds to… 1 min read Devices How to enable tips and split bills How to enable tips and split bills By default, Tips and Split Bills are disabled on Atoa terminals. How to Enable Swipe up from the right-hand side… 1 min read Devices Accessing settings Accessing settings You can access our Settings area by swiping up from the right-hand side of the terminal screen. You'll then see the button for… 1 min read Devices Getting started with my card terminal Getting started with my card terminal Atoa now offers payment via Terminals for Card Payments and Pay by Bank Payments. I've just received my new… 3 min read Devices What is Rapyd Payments Limited? What is Rapyd Payments Limited? Rapyd provides Atoa's card payment services. Rapyd is a major global card acquirer and provides payment services for… 1 min read Devices My card machine isn't working... My card machine isn't working... Troubleshooting Your Card Machine 1. Check the Basics 💡 95% of card machines issues can be resolved by following… 1 min read Devices How do I change the paper roll? How do I change the paper roll? Changing the till roll is quick and easy. Pull the latch on top of the terminal’s printer cover to open it. Place the… 1 min read Devices Connecting to Wi-Fi on your A920 Pro Connecting to Wi-Fi on your A920 Pro Connecting Atoa to the internet is quick and easy... Power on your terminal by holding down the button on the… 1 min read Devices Purchasing a card machine Purchasing a card machine Buying a PAX A920 Pro Atoa currently offers the PAX A920 Pro card machine. Built on Android 10, it's an advanced card… 1 min read Devices How to update your password How to update your password What is a password? The default password for voiding transactions on your terminal is 9299 . For security reasons, we… 1 min read Devices What is two-step authentication (2FA)? What is two-step authentication (2FA)? Two-step authentication (2FA) or two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your Atoa… 6 min read Devices How do I generate a end of day card report? How do I generate a end of day card report? Generating a end-of-day or end-of-shift summary report (also known as a "X Report" in three easy steps.… 1 min read

Features

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Features What is Recovery AI? What is Recovery AI? Recovery AI is Atoa’s AI-powered collections assistant that helps you follow up on pending payments—automatically. It makes… 3 min read Features What is the Customers feature all about? What is the Customers feature all about? The Customers feature lets you save your customer details in one place so you can track payments and send… 1 min read Features What is the Invoice feature on Atoa? What is the Invoice feature on Atoa? Create invoices instantly, get paid quickly, and keep your sales organised. With Atoa Invoices, you can send… 2 min read Features What are partial payments? What are partial payments? Partial payments allow customers to pay an amount less than the full total. This is useful for large transactions or when… 1 min read Features What is bank feed? What is bank feed? Bank feed lets you connect your business bank accounts to Atoa so you can see your transactions, from Atoa and beyond, all in one… 3 min read Features How can Google Reviews help my business with Atoa? How can Google Reviews help my business with Atoa? What is the Google Reviews feature? Atoa asks customers to leave a review after they pay, securing… 2 min read Features What are Communication Preferences? What are Communication Preferences? Communication Preferences allow you to choose how you’d like to receive updates from Atoa. You can control… 2 min read Features How do bulk payment links work? How do bulk payment links work? What is the bulk payment link feature? Atoa's bulk payment link feature helps you save time by sending multiple… 2 min read Features What is the Products feature about? What is the Products feature about? Products lets you create and save a list of items you sell. Instead of typing product details each time you… 2 min read Features How to create a custom role for your staff? How to create a custom role for your staff? Sometimes, our standard roles like cashier and supervisor don’t match what your staff needs. That’s why… 1 min read Features How to add and manage employees on Atoa How to add and manage employees on Atoa There are three ways for your employees to be added to your Atoa account. Employees can scan the QR code on… 1 min read Features How do I connect my Atoa account to my Google Profile? How do I connect my Atoa account to my Google Profile? The Google reviews feature is for Growth or Advance Add-on users. People trust businesses with… 1 min read Features How to collect tips on Atoa How to collect tips on Atoa Everyone loves a tip! As a business owner, you can increase your takings by 5-10% by collecting them when you accept… 1 min read

Getting started

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Help and support

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Help and support My Atoa Business account application was declined My Atoa Business account application was declined Our UK-based security team carefully reviews each application to protect existing businesses and… 1 min read Help and support Can I follow Atoa on social media for updates? Can I follow Atoa on social media for updates? Yes! You can follow Atoa Payments on a variety of different platforms to keep up to date with our… 1 min read Help and support My business is seasonal, will my account be closed due to inactivity? My business is seasonal, will my account be closed due to inactivity? Here at Atoa, we understand that every business is different and may have… 1 min read Help and support Card Payment Errors Explained Card Payment Errors Explained If a card payment fails, you’ll see an error code against the invoice in your Atoa dashboard. Match the error code… 11 min read Help and support I paid for something I didn't receive, can I get a refund? I paid for something I didn't receive, can I get a refund? Each Atoa payment is a direct bank transfer from the Customer to the Merchant. Atoa is not… 1 min read Help and support How to close your Atoa account How to close your Atoa account Atoa respects your privacy, so we make it easy for you to close your account and delete your data. Steps to delete… 1 min read Help and support What is a card chargeback and how does it work? What is a card chargeback and how does it work? What is a chargeback? A chargeback happens when a customer asks their bank to refund a payment made… 2 min read Help and support Why did my card payment fail? Why did my card payment fail? If your card payment fails, you’ll see an error code against the invoice. Match the error code below to understand why… 12 min read Help and support Paying in-store with Atoa Paying in-store with Atoa If you're a customer who’s paying a business using Atoa, this section is for you. Here are answers to common questions… 3 min read Help and support What happens if there is a dispute with my transaction? What happens if there is a dispute with my transaction? Talk to the business or customer first If there is any dispute regarding a transaction reach… 1 min read Help and support Is there a discounted rate for charities? Is there a discounted rate for charities? Atoa values the incredible work that charities do. That's why we offer a reduced transaction rate of 0.3%… 1 min read Help and support Can I accept international payments with Atoa? Can I accept international payments with Atoa? Not currently. As Atoa utilises the UK Faster Payment Service, only payments made via a supported UK… 1 min read

Industry specific

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Integrations

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Integrations How to Connect QuickBooks with Your Atoa Account How to Connect QuickBooks with Your Atoa Account Connecting your QuickBooks account to Atoa is a great way to simplify how you send invoices and keep… 3 min read Integrations Can I use Atoa with my point-of-sale system? Can I use Atoa with my point-of-sale system? Yes , we are currently fully integrated with Tevalis , pointOne , TillTech , Keyloop , VDIT , Haswent ,… 1 min read Integrations How to connect Atoa-Pay by Bank with your Shopify account How to connect Atoa-Pay by Bank with your Shopify account Integrating Atoa with your Shopify store lets your customers pay you directly through their… 3 min read Integrations Introducing Atoa Pay by Bank for Shopify Introducing Atoa Pay by Bank for Shopify Atoa lets you accept secure, bank-to-bank payments on your Shopify store. It’s quick to set up and can help… 1 min read Integrations How do I manage payment methods after installing Atoa on Shopify? How do I manage payment methods after installing Atoa on Shopify? Once you’ve installed Atoa on your Shopify store, we recommend a few optional steps… 1 min read Integrations Can I use Atoa for e-commerce payments? Can I use Atoa for e-commerce payments? Use Atoa with WooCommerce for WordPress for instant online payments Atoa is now fully integrated with… 1 min read Integrations How do I connect Atoa to Dentally? How do I connect Atoa to Dentally? There are four ways to use Atoa with Dentally: Atoa dashboard – Send payment links and manage payments directly… 5 min read Integrations How to connect Atoa and Xero for instant invoice payments How to connect Atoa and Xero for instant invoice payments Swap expensive card fees and slow bank transfers to get paid instantly from your customers'… 5 min read Integrations Does Atoa integrate with accounting software like Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks? Does Atoa integrate with accounting software like Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks? Yes, Atoa easily integrates with accounting platforms like Xero ,… 1 min read Integrations How to connect Atoa with Epos Now How to connect Atoa with Epos Now Why use Atoa instant payments with your Epos Now system? Get paid fast, keep your customers happy Money in your… 4 min read

Legal and compliance

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Pay Later

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Payments

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Payments How to view your payment history How to view your payment history If you want to see how many payments your business has accepted with Atoa, head to My Account and Analytics to view… 1 min read Payments Can I accept debit card payments on Atoa? Can I accept debit card payments on Atoa? Yes, you can. Atoa now supports both debit and credit card payments issued by VISA and Mastercard . That… 1 min read Payments What is Pay by Bank? What is Pay by Bank? Pay by Bank is a secure way for customers to pay a business directly from their bank account. Instead of entering card details,… 3 min read Payments How to refund customers with Atoa How to refund customers with Atoa This article is for businesses using Atoa Instant Settlement. For customers using Atoa Payouts (End of Day… 1 min read Payments How do I turn on my notifications for the Atoa Business dashboard? How do I turn on my notifications for the Atoa Business dashboard? In order to receive notifications, please enable them on your dashboard by… 1 min read Payments What to do when customers payments are declined What to do when customers payments are declined Declined payments are rare, but we understand it can be inconvenient for you. Read on to find out how… 1 min read Payments How QR code receipt payments work How QR code receipt payments work What is a QR code receipt? A QR code receipt is an easy way for bars or restaurants to accept payments from… 1 min read Payments How invoice payments work How invoice payments work Why are Atoa invoice payments good for business? Connect your accountancy software to Atoa and let clients pay invoices… 1 min read Payments Why am I not receiving payment notifications? Why am I not receiving payment notifications? If you’re not getting payment notifications from Atoa, don’t worry, you can follow these steps to fix… 2 min read Payments Are there any risk of chargebacks on Atoa? Are there any risk of chargebacks on Atoa? Pay by Bank does not support chargebacks, but APP regulations do apply... Pay by Bank payments cannot be… 1 min read Payments My card settlement is delayed, why? My card settlement is delayed, why? What is Settlement? “Settlement” is when Atoa pays out funds to your nominated business bank account. The timing… 2 min read Payments How to link and manage in-store QR codes How to link and manage in-store QR codes Whether you’re running one shop or many, it’s easy to link the physical QR codes to your Atoa business… 3 min read Payments How to enable API access How to enable API access Ready to start accepting payments on your platform? You can easily enable your API access through your Atoa business app or… 2 min read Payments Do you support MOTO payments? Do you support MOTO payments? No. Atoa does not support Mail Order or Telephone Order (MOTO) card payments. What is a MOTO payment? A MOTO payment is… 2 min read Payments How payment links work How payment links work What are payment links? SMS payment links are shareable links that let customers make payments from their devices. They make… 2 min read Payments Is there a limit on how much I can receive for a single transaction? Is there a limit on how much I can receive for a single transaction? Yes, the limit per transaction is £15,000 due to AML regulation. Anything more… 1 min read Payments What are Payment Pages? What are Payment Pages? Payment Pages let you accept and manage payments from multiple customers, all in one place. You can collect customer details,… 2 min read Payments How Atoa in-store QR code payments work How Atoa in-store QR code payments work Scan, pay, go. It's that simple with Atoa's in-store QR codes . Upgrade your in-store experience, make your… 2 min read Payments My Pay by Bank settlement is delayed, why? My Pay by Bank settlement is delayed, why? What is Settlement? “Settlement” is when Atoa pays out funds to your nominated business bank account. The… 1 min read Payments How to use Atoa for payments How to use Atoa for payments Atoa helps UK businesses accept both Pay by Bank and card payments in one simple platform. With Pay by Bank, customers… 2 min read Payments Can I request a single payment limit over £15,000? Can I request a single payment limit over £15,000? Atoa has a standard payment limit of £15,000 per transaction. This limit can be increased to… 1 min read

Payouts (End of Day)

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