Charge First Payment Automatically after Emandate Registration

Register a customer's mandate and charge them the first recurring payment as part of the same transaction via Emandate.


You can register a customer's mandate and charge them the first recurring payment as part of the same transaction. For this, you have to pass the first_payment_amount parameter while creating the order.

You can create an authorisation transaction:

To create an authorisation transaction using the Razorpay Standard Checkout, you need to:

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Razorpay links recurring tokens to customers via a unique identifier. You can generate this identifier using the Customer API.

You can create

with basic information such as email and contact and use them for various Razorpay offerings. The following endpoint creates a customer.

POST
/customers

name

mandatory

string The name of the customer. For example, Gaurav Kumar.

email

mandatory

string The email ID of the customer. For example, gaurav.kumar@example.com.

contact

mandatory

string The phone number of the customer. For example, 9876543210.

fail_existing

optional

boolean The request throws an exception by default if a customer with the exact details already exists. You can pass an additional parameter fail_existing to get the existing customer's details in the response. Possible values:

  • 0: Retrieve details of the existing customer.
  • 1 (default): Throws an exception error.

notes

optional

object Key-value pair that can be used to store additional information about the entity. Maximum 15 key-value pairs, 256 characters (maximum) each. For example, "note_key": "Beam me up Scotty”.

id

string The unique identifier of the customer. For example cust_1Aa00000000001.

entity

string The name of the entity. Here, it is customer.

name

string The name of the customer. For example, Gaurav Kumar.

email

string The email ID of the customer. For example, gaurav.kumar@example.com.

contact

string The phone number of the customer. For example, 9876543210.

notes

object Key-value pair that can be used to store additional information about the entity. Maximum 15 key-value pairs, 256 characters (maximum) each. For example, "note_key": "Beam me up Scotty”.

created_at

integer A Unix timestamp, at which the customer was created.

You can create an order once you create a customer for the payment authorisation.

You can use the

to create a unique Razorpay order_id that is associated with the authorisation transaction. The following endpoint creates an order.

POST
/orders

amount

mandatory

integer Amount in currency subunits. For emandate, the amount should be 0.

currency

mandatory

string The 3-letter ISO currency code for the payment. Currently, we only support INR.

payment_capture

mandatory

boolean Determines whether tha payment status should be changed to captured automatically or not. Possible values:

  • true: Payments are captured automatically.
  • false: Payments are not captured automatically. You can manually capture payments using the .

method

mandatory

string The authorisation method. Here, it is emandate.

customer_id

mandatory

string The unique identifier of the customer to be charged. For example, cust_D0cs04OIpPPU1F.

receipt

optional

string A user-entered unique identifier of the order. For example, rcptid #1. You should map this parameter to the order_id sent by Razorpay.

notes

optional

object Key-value pair that can be used to store additional information about the entity. Maximum 15 key-value pairs, 256 characters (maximum) each. For example, "note_key": "Beam me up Scotty”.

token

Details related to the authorization such as max amount and bank account information. Pass a value in the first_payment_amount parameter if you want to auto-charge the customer the first payment immediately after authorization.

first_payment_amount

optional

integer The amount, in paise, that should be auto-charged in addition to the authorization amount. For example, 100000.

auth_type

optional

string The payment method used to make the authorisation transaction. Possible values:

  • netbanking
  • debitcard
  • aadhaar

max_amount

optional

integer The maximum amount, in paise, that a customer can be charged in one transaction. This value can range from 500 - 100000000. The default value is 9999900 (₹99,999).

expire_at

optional

integer The Unix timestamp, till when you can use the token (authorisation on the payment method) to charge the customer subsequent payments. The default value is 10 years for emandate. This value can range from the current date to 31-12-2099 (4102444799).

notes

optional

object Key-value pair that can be used to store additional information about the entity. Maximum 15 key-value pairs, 256 characters (maximum) each. For example, "note_key": "Beam me up Scotty”.

bank_account

The customer's bank account details that should be pre-filled on the checkout.

account_number

optional

string The customer's bank account number.

account_type

optional

string The customer's bank account type. Possible values:

  • savings (default value)
  • current

ifsc_code

optional

string The customer's bank IFSC. For example UTIB0000001.

beneficiary_name

optional

string The customer's name. For example, Gaurav Kumar.

Watch Out!

The beneficiary_name should be between 4 to 120 characters.

id

string A unique identifier of the order created. For example order_1Aa00000000001.

entity

string The entity that has been created. Here it is order.

amount

integer Amount in currency subunits. For emandate, the amount should be 0.

amount_paid

integer The amount that has been paid.

amount_due

integer The amount that is yet to pay.

currency

string The 3-letter ISO currency code for the payment. Currently, we only support INR.

receipt

string A user-entered unique identifier of the order. For example, rcptid #1. You should map this parameter to the order_id sent by Razorpay.

status

string The status of the order.

notes

object Key-value pair that can be used to store additional information about the entity. Maximum 15 key-value pairs, 256 characters (maximum) each. For example, "note_key": "Beam me up Scotty”.

created_at

integer The Unix timestamp at which the order was created.

token

Details related to the authorisation such as max amount and bank account information.

auth_type

string Emandate type used to make the authorisation payment. Possible values:

  • netbanking
  • debitcard
  • aadhaar

max_amount

integer The maximum amount in paise a customer can be charged in a transaction. The value can range from 500 to 100000000. The default value is 9999900 (₹99,999).

expire_at

integer The Unix timestamp to indicate till when you can use the token (authorisation on the payment method) to charge the customer subsequent payments. The default value is 10 years for emandate. This value can range from the current date to 31-12-2099 (4102444799).

notes

object Key-value pair that can be used to store additional information about the entity. Maximum 15 key-value pairs, 256 characters (maximum) each. For example, "note_key": "Beam me up Scotty”.

bank_account

Customer's bank account details that should be pre-filled on the checkout.

account_number

string Customer's bank account number.

account_type

string Customer's bank account type. Possible values:

  • savings (default value)
  • current

ifsc_code

string Customer's bank IFSC. For example UTIB0000001.

beneficiary_name

string Name of the beneficiary. For example, Gaurav Kumar.

Create a payment checkout form for customers to make Authorisation Transaction and register their mandate. You can use the Handler Function or Callback URL.

Handler FunctionCallback URL
When you use the handler function, the response object of the successful payment ( razorpay_payment_id , razorpay_order_id and razorpay_signature ) is submitted to the Checkout Form. You need to collect these and send them to your server.When you use a Callback URL, the response object of the successful payment ( razorpay_payment_id , razorpay_order_id and razorpay_signature ) is submitted to the Callback URL.

Watch Out!

The Callback URL is not supported for Recurring Payments created using the registration link.

You should send the following additional parameters along with the existing checkout options as a part of the authorisation transaction.

customer_id

mandatory

string Unique identifier of the customer created in the

.

order_id

mandatory

string Unique identifier of the order created in the

.

Registration Link is an alternate way of creating an authorisation transaction. You can create a registration link using the

or

Handy Tips

You do not have to create a customer if you choose the registration link method for creating an authorisation transaction.

  • When you create a registration link, an is automatically issued to the customer. They can use this invoice to make the authorisation payment.
  • A registration link should always have an order amount (in paise) the customer will be charged when making the authorisation payment. This amount should be 0 in the case of Emandate.

Handy Tips

You can

against a registration link.

The following endpoint creates a registration link.

POST
/subscription_registration/auth_links

customer

Details of the customer to whom the registration link is sent.

name

mandatory

string Customer's name.

email

mandatory

string Customer's email address.

contact

mandatory

integer Customer's contact number.

type

mandatory

string In this case, the value is link.

amount

mandatory

integer The payment amount in the smallest currency sub-unit.

currency

mandatory

string The 3-letter ISO currency code for the payment. Currently, only INR is supported.

description

mandatory

string A description that appears on the hosted page. For example, 12:30 p.m. Thali meals (Gaurav Kumar).

subscription_registration

Details of the authorization payment.

method

mandatory

string The authorization method. Here, it is emandate.

auth_type

optional

string Possible values:

  • netbanking
  • debitcard
  • aadhaar

first_payment_amount

optional

integer The amount, in paise, the customer should be auto-charged in addition to the authorization amount. For example, 100000.

max_amount

optional

integer The maximum amount, in paise, a customer can be charged in a transaction. Defaults to 9999900 (₹99,999). The maximum value you can set is 1000000000 (₹1,00,00,000)

expire_at

optional

integer The Unix timestamp indicates till when you can use the token (authorization on the payment method) to charge the customer their subsequent payments. Defaults to 30 years. The maximum value you can set is 30 years from the current date. Any value beyond this will throw an error.

bank_account

The customer's bank account details.

beneficiary_name

optional

string Name on the beneficiary. For example Gaurav Kumar.

Watch Out!

The beneficiary_name should be between 4 to 120 characters.

account_number

optional

string Customer's bank account number. For example 11214311215411.

account_type

optional

string Customer's bank account type. Possible values:

  • savings (default)
  • current

ifsc_code

optional

string Customer's bank IFSC. For example HDFC0000001.

sms_notify

optional

boolean Indicates if SMS notifications are to be sent by Razorpay. Possible values:

  • 0: Notifications are not sent by Razorpay.
  • 1: Notifications are sent by Razorpay (default value).

email_notify

optional

boolean Indicates if email notifications are to be sent by Razorpay. Possible values:

  • 0: Notifications are not sent by Razorpay.
  • 1: Notifications are sent by Razorpay (default value).

expire_by

optional

integer The Unix timestamp indicates the expiry of the registration link.

receipt

optional

string A unique identifier entered by you for the order. For example, Receipt No. 1. You should map this parameter to the order_id sent by Razorpay.

notes

optional

object This is a key-value pair that is used to store additional information about the entity. Maximum 15 key-value pairs, 256 characters (maximum) each. For example, "note_key": "Beam me up Scotty”.

id

string The unique identifier of the invoice.

entity

string The entity that has been created. Here, it is invoice.

receipt

string A user-entered unique identifier of the invoice.

invoice_number

string Unique number you added for internal reference.

customer_id

string The unique identifier of the customer. For example, cust_BMB3EwbqnqZ2EI.

customer_details

Details of the customer.

id

string The unique identifier associated with the customer to whom the invoice has been issued.

name

string The customer's name.

email

string The customer's email address.

contact

integer The customer's phone number.

billing_address

string Details of the customer's billing address.

shipping_address

string Details of the customer's shipping address.

order_id

string The unique identifier of the order associated with the invoice.

line_items

string Details of the line item that is billed in the invoice. Maximum of 50 line items are allowed.

payment_id

string Unique identifier of a payment made against the invoice.

status

string The status of the invoice. Possible values:

  • draft
  • issued
  • partially_paid
  • paid
  • cancelled
  • expired
  • deleted

expire_by

integer The Unix timestamp at which the invoice will expire.

issued_at

integer The Unix timestamp at which the invoice was issued to the customer.

paid_at

integer The Unix timestamp at which the payment was made.

cancelled_at

integer The Unix timestamp at which the invoice was cancelled.

expired_at

integer The Unix timestamp at which the invoice expired.

sms_status

string The delivery status of the SMS notification for the invoice sent to the customer. Possible values:

  • pending
  • sent

email_status

string The delivery status of the email notification for the invoice sent to the customer. Possible values:

  • pending
  • sent

date

integer Timestamp, in Unix format, that indicates the issue date of the invoice.

terms

string Any terms to be included in the invoice. Maximum of 2048 characters.

partial_payment

boolean Indicates whether the customer can make a partial payment on the invoice. Possible values:

  • true: The customer can make partial payments.
  • false (default): The customer cannot make partial payments.

amount

integer Amount to be paid using the invoice. Must be in the smallest unit of the currency. For example, if the amount to be received from the customer is ₹299.95, pass the value as 29995.

amount_paid

integer Amount paid by the customer against the invoice.

amount_due

integer The remaining amount to be paid by the customer for the issued invoice.

currency

string The currency associated with the invoice. You should mandatorily pass this parameter if you are accepting international payments.

description

string A brief description of the invoice.

notes

object Any custom notes added to the invoice. Maximum of 2048 characters.

short_url

string The short URL that is generated. This is the link that can be shared with the customer to receive payments.

type

string Here, it is invoice.

comment

string Any comments to be added in the invoice. Maximum of 2048 characters.

The following endpoint sends/resends notifications with the short URL to the customer:

POST
/invoices/:id/notify_by/:medium

id

mandatory

string The unique identifier of the invoice linked to the registration link for which you want to send the notification. For example, inv_1Aa00000000001.

medium

mandatory

string Determines through which medium you want to resend the notification. Possible values:

  • sms
  • email

success

boolean Indicates whether the notifications were sent successfully. Possible values:

  • true: The notifications were successfully sent via SMS, email or both.
  • false: The notifications were not sent.

The following endpoint cancels a registration link.

POST
/invoices/:id/cancel

Handy Tips

You can only cancel registration link in the issued state.

id

mandatory

string The unique identifier for the invoice linked to the registration link that you want to cancel. For example, inv_1Aa00000000001.

id

string The unique identifier of the invoice.

entity

string The entity that has been created. Here, it is invoice.

receipt

string A user-entered unique identifier of the invoice.

invoice_number

string Unique number you added for internal reference.

customer_id

string The unique identifier of the customer. For example, cust_BMB3EwbqnqZ2EI.

customer_details

Details of the customer.

id

string The unique identifier associated with the customer to whom the invoice has been issued.

name

string The customer's name.

email

string The customer's email address.

contact

integer The customer's phone number.

billing_address

string Details of the customer's billing address.

shipping_address

string Details of the customer's shipping address.

order_id

string The unique identifier of the order associated with the invoice.

line_items

string Details of the line item that is billed in the invoice. Maximum of 50 line items are allowed.

payment_id

string Unique identifier of a payment made against the invoice.

status

string The status of the invoice. Possible values:

  • draft
  • issued
  • partially_paid
  • paid
  • cancelled
  • expired
  • deleted

expire_by

integer The Unix timestamp at which the invoice will expire.

issued_at

integer The Unix timestamp at which the invoice was issued to the customer.

paid_at

integer The Unix timestamp at which the payment was made.

cancelled_at

integer The Unix timestamp at which the invoice was cancelled.

expired_at

integer The Unix timestamp at which the invoice expired.

sms_status

string The delivery status of the SMS notification for the invoice sent to the customer. Possible values:

  • pending
  • sent

email_status

string The delivery status of the email notification for the invoice sent to the customer. Possible values:

  • pending
  • sent

date

integer Timestamp, in Unix format, that indicates the issue date of the invoice.

terms

string Any terms to be included in the invoice. Maximum of 2048 characters.

partial_payment

boolean Indicates whether the customer can make a partial payment on the invoice. Possible values:

  • true: The customer can make partial payments.
  • false (default): The customer cannot make partial payments.

amount

integer Amount to be paid using the invoice. Must be in the smallest unit of the currency. For example, if the amount to be received from the customer is ₹299.95, pass the value as 29995.

amount_paid

integer Amount paid by the customer against the invoice.

amount_due

integer The remaining amount to be paid by the customer for the issued invoice.

currency

string The currency associated with the invoice. You should mandatorily pass this parameter if you are accepting international payments.

description

string A brief description of the invoice.

notes

object Any custom notes added to the invoice. Maximum of 2048 characters.

short_url

string The short URL that is generated. This is the link that can be shared with the customer to receive payments.

type

string Here, it is invoice.

comment

string Any comments to be added in the invoice. Maximum of 2048 characters.

Once you capture a payment, Razorpay Checkout returns a razorpay_payment_id. You can use this ID to fetch the token_id, which is used to create and charge subsequent payments.

You can retrieve thetoken_id in the following ways:

Know more about

.

The following endpoint retrieves the token_id using a payment_id.

GET
/payments/:id

Handy Tips

You can also retrieve the token_id via the

webhook.

id

mandatory

string The unique identifier of the payment to be retrieved. For example, pay_1Aa00000000002.

id

string Unique identifier of the payment.

entity

string Indicates the type of entity. Here, it is payment.

amount

integer The payment amount represented in smallest unit of the currency passed. For example, amount = 100 translates to 100 subunits, that is ₹1.00.

currency

string The currency in which the payment is made. Refer to the list of

that we support.

status

string The status of the payment. Possible values:

  • created
  • authorized
  • captured
  • refunded
  • failed

order_id

string The unique identifier of the order.

invoice_id

string The unique identifier of the invoice.

international

boolean Indicates whether the payment is done via an international card or a domestic one.

method

string The payment method used for making the payment. Possible values:

  • card
  • netbanking
  • wallet
  • emi
  • upi

amount_refunded

integer The amount refunded in smallest unit of the currency passed.

refund_status

string The refund status of the payment. Possible values:

  • null
  • partial
  • full

captured

boolean Indicates if the payment is captured.

description

string Description of the payment, if any.

email

string Customer email address used for the payment.

contact

integer Customer contact number used for the payment.

customer_id

string The unique identifier of the customer.

token_id

string The unique identifier of the token.

notes

json object Contains user-defined fields, stored for reference purposes.

fee

integer Fee (including GST) charged by Razorpay.

tax

integer GST charged for the payment.

error_code

string Error that occurred during payment. For example, BAD_REQUEST_ERROR.

error_description

string Description of the error that occurred during payment. For example, Payment processing failed because of incorrect OTP.

error_source

string The point of failure. For example, customer.

error_step

string The stage where the transaction failure occurred. The stages can vary depending on the payment method used to complete the transaction. For example, payment_authentication.

error_reason

string The exact error reason. For example, incorrect_otp.

created_at

integer Timestamp, in UNIX format, on which the payment was created.

A customer can have multiple tokens and these tokens can be used to create subsequent payments for multiple products or services. The following endpoint retrieves all tokens linked to a customer.

GET
/customers/:id/tokens

id

mandatory

string The unique identifier of the customer for whom tokens are to be retrieved. For example, cust_1Aa00000000002.

entity

string The entity being created. Here, it is a collection.

count

integer The number of tokens to be fetched.

items

Details related to token such as token id and bank information.

id

string The unique identifier linked to an item. In this example, it is token_id.

entity

string The entity being created. Here, it is a token.

token

string The token is being fetched.

bank

string Card issuing bank details.

wallet

string Provides wallet information.

method

string The payment method used to make the transaction.

card

Details related to card used to make the transaction.

entity

string The entity being created. Here, it is card.

name

string Name of the cardholder.

last4

integer Last 4 digits of the card.

network

string Name of the payment processor. Here it is Visa.

type

string Card type (debit or credit). In this example, it is credit.

issuer

string Name of the card-issuing bank.

international

string Card usage restriction. Possible values:

  • true: Supports international transactions.
  • false: International transactions are not supported.

emi

string Card EMI status. Possible values.

  • true: The card is on EMI.
  • false: The card is not on EMI.

sub_type

string Type of the customer.

expiry_month

integer Month on which the card expires.

expiry_year

integer Year on which the card expires.

flows

The transaction flow details.

otp

string Whether the OTP function is enabled or not. Possible values:

  • true: The OTP function is enabled.
  • false: The OTP function is not enabled.

recurring

string Whether the recurring for this payment method is enabled or not. Possible Values:

  • true: Recurring is enabled.
  • false: Recurring is not enabled.

vpa

string The VPA details.

username

string The username of the VPA holder. For example, gaurav.kumar.

handle

string The VPA handle. Here it is upi.

name

string The name of the VPA holder.

recurring

string This represents whether recurring is enabled for this token or not. Possible values:

  • true: Recurring is enabled.
  • false: Recurring is not enabled.

recurring_details

object Details of the recurring transaction.

status

string This represents the status of the recurring transaction. Possible values:

  • initiated
  • confirmed
  • rejected
  • cancelled
  • paused

failure_reason

string This provides the reason why the recurring transaction failed.

auth_type

string The authorisation type details.

mrn

string The unique identifier issued by the payment gateway during customer registration. This can be Gateway Reference Number or Gateway Token.

used_at

integer The VPA usage timestamp.

created_at

integer The token creation timestamp.

expired_at

integer The token expiry date timestamp.

dcc_enabled

string Indicates whether the option to change currency is enabled or not. Possible values.

  • true: The option to change currency is enabled
  • false: The option to change currency is not enabled.

The following endpoint deletes a token.

DELETE
/customers/:customer_id/tokens/:token_id

customer_id

mandatory

string The unique identifier of the customer with whom the token is linked. For example, cust_1Aa00000000002.

token_id

mandatory

string The unique identifier of the token that is to be deleted. For example, token_1Aa00000000001.

deleted

boolean Indicates whether the token is deleted. Possible values:

  • true: The token is deleted successfully.
  • false: The token was not deleted.

You should perform the following steps to create and charge your customer subsequent payments:

You have to create a new order every time you want to charge your customers. This order is different from the one created during the authorisation transaction.

The following endpoint creates an order.

POST
/orders

amount

mandatory

integer Amount in currency subunits. For cards, the minimum value is 100 (₹1.00).

currency

mandatory

string The 3-letter ISO currency code for the payment. Currently, we only support INR.

receipt

optional

string A user-entered unique identifier for the order. For example, Receipt No. 1. You should map this parameter to the order_id sent by Razorpay.

notes

optional

object Key-value pair you can use to store additional information about the entity. Maximum of 15 key-value pairs, 256 characters each. For example, "note_key": "Beam me up Scotty”.

payment_capture

mandatory

boolean Determines whether tha payment status should be changed to captured automatically or not. Possible values:

  • true: Payments are captured automatically.
  • false: Payments are not captured automatically. You can manually capture payments using the .

id

string A unique identifier of the order created. For example order_1Aa00000000001.

entity

string The entity that has been created. Here it is order.

amount

integer Amount in currency subunits.

amount_paid

integer The amount that has been paid.

amount_due

integer The amount that is yet to pay.

currency

string The 3-letter ISO currency code for the payment. Currently, we only support INR.

receipt

string A user-entered unique identifier of the order. For example, rcptid #1.

status

string The status of the order.

notes

object Key-value pair you can use to store additional information about the entity. Maximum of 15 key-value pairs, 256 characters each. For example, "note_key": "Beam me up Scotty”.

created_at

integer The Unix timestamp at which the order was created.

Once you have generated an order_id, use it with the token_id to create a payment and charge the customer. The following endpoint creates a payment to charge the customer.

POST
/payments/create/recurring

email

mandatory

string The customer's email address. For example, gaurav.kumar@example.com.

contact

mandatory

integer The customer's phone number. For example, 9876543210.

currency

mandatory

string 3-letter ISO currency code for the payment. Currently, only INR is allowed.

amount

mandatory

integer The amount you want to charge your customer. This should be the same as the order amount.

order_id

mandatory

string The unique identifier of the order created. For example, order_1Aa00000000002.

customer_id

mandatory

string The unique identifier of the customer you want to charge. For example, cust_1Aa00000000002.

token

mandatory

string The token_id generated when the customer successfully completes the authorisation payment. Different payment instruments for the same customer have different token_id.

recurring

mandatory

boolean Determines whether recurring payment is enabled or not.

description

optional

string A user-entered description for the payment. For example, Creating recurring payment for Gaurav Kumar.

notes

optional

object Key-value pair you can use to store additional information about the entity. Maximum of 15 key-value pairs, 256 characters each. For example, "note_key": "Beam me up Scotty”.

razorpay_payment_id

string The unique identifier of the payment that is created. For example, pay_1Aa00000000001.


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