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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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
Devices
12 articles
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Features
13 articles
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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…
Getting started
5 articles
Getting started
Does the customer need to download an app to pay with Atoa?
Does the customer need to download an app to pay with Atoa? To pay using Atoa, the customer needs a mobile phone with a banking app registered on it.…
Getting started
Is Atoa secure?
Is Atoa secure? Yes. Security is built into every payment made through Atoa. When customers pay using Pay by Bank , the payment is authorised…
Getting started
What is Atoa, and how does it work?
What is Atoa, and how does it work? Atoa is a UK payment provider that helps businesses accept Pay by Bank and card payments through one simple…
Getting started
Can I use Atoa as a sole trader?
Can I use Atoa as a sole trader? Unfortunately, as of 10 January 2025, Atoa doesn’t support new signups for sole traders. To use our services, you'll…
Getting started
How to order in-store QR codes
How to order in-store QR codes Let’s walk you through the simple steps of ordering in-store QR codes to get started. How do I order a QR code for my…
Help and support
12 articles
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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%…
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…
Industry specific
6 articles
Industry specific
Using Atoa in hair and beauty businesses
Using Atoa in hair and beauty businesses How does Atoa work for salons and clinics? Atoa helps salons and beauty clinics take instant bank payments…
Industry specific
Can I use Atoa for my Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree business?
Can I use Atoa for my Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree business? No. Atoa merchants are strictly not permitted to use Atoa for payments via…
Industry specific
Using Atoa in bars and restaurants
Using Atoa in bars and restaurants Can I add Atoa to my point-of-sale system? Yes. Atoa integrates with leading hospitality POS systems, including…
Industry specific
Using Atoa for online and ecommerce payments
Using Atoa for online and ecommerce payments How does Atoa work for online businesses? Atoa lets you add Pay by Bank and card payments as options at…
Industry specific
Using Atoa in clinics and healthcare practices
Using Atoa in clinics and healthcare practices How does Atoa work for clinics? Atoa helps dental practices, vet clinics, physiotherapists, and other…
Industry specific
Using Atoa in your automotive business
Using Atoa in your automotive business How can Atoa help me take payments for vehicles, servicing, or repairs? Atoa helps dealerships and garages…
Integrations
10 articles
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…
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 ,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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'…
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 ,…
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…
Legal and compliance
6 articles
Legal and compliance
Updates to Our Terms, Privacy & Cookie Policy
Updates to Our Terms, Privacy & Cookie Policy Why have we updated our terms? We last updated them back in 2023. Now, Atoa has become an Authorised…
Legal and compliance
Is Atoa FCA authorised?
Is Atoa FCA authorised? Yes. Atoa Payments Limited is authorised by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an Authorised Payment Institution .…
Legal and compliance
How can I make a complaint?
How can I make a complaint? Atoa is committed to providing you with the best service we possibly can, so if you have a suggestion for how we can…
Legal and compliance
Shopping on Facebook Marketplace
Shopping on Facebook Marketplace Atoa advises consumers to not pay Atoa links sent from Facebook Marketplace merchants. Atoa merchants are strictly…
Legal and compliance
Data Subject Access Requests
Data Subject Access Requests Atoa respects your privacy. Please contact our Care Team at hello@paywithatoa.co.uk with the email subject title “Data…
Legal and compliance
I’ve paid for goods using Atoa which I haven’t received
I’ve paid for goods using Atoa which I haven’t received Authorised Push Payment (APP) Fraud You may have been impacted by Authorised Push Payment…
Pay Later
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Payments
21 articles
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Payouts (End of Day)
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Payouts (End of Day)
What is Payouts?
What is Payouts? Please note, this feature is available only to businesses using our 'Payout' service which provides an end of day settlement…
Payouts (End of Day)
I have a question regarding a specific payout?
I have a question regarding a specific payout? Please note, this feature is available only to businesses using our 'Payout' service that provides…
Payouts (End of Day)
How do I sign up for payouts?
How do I sign up for payouts? Please note, this feature is available only to businesses using our 'Payout' service that payouts funds at end of day…
Payouts (End of Day)
How do I issue a refund to a customer?
How do I issue a refund to a customer? Please note, this answer is for businesses using our 'Payout' service that processes refunds through…
Payouts (End of Day)
Why do I need the Payouts feature to use Atoa with Shopify?
Why do I need the Payouts feature to use Atoa with Shopify? Shopify requires the ability to process instant refunds directly from their admin…
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