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Payment basics

What is a merchant reference?

The merchant reference

A merchant reference is a unique alphanumeric identifier that you (the merchant) can generate to identify a payment.

Search for a payment using the merchant reference:

  1. Log in to your Customer Area.
  2. Go to Transactions > Payments.
  3. Search with the Merchant reference.
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