Charge First Payment Automatically after NACH Registration
Register a customer's mandate AND charge them the first recurring payment as part of the same transaction via paper NACH.
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.
The flow to complete an authorisation transaction using paper NACH differs from the other payment method's flow.
- Create a customer.
- Create an order by passing the
customer_idand the method asnach. Razorpay generates a NACH form with the customer information pre-filled and ready to sign. - The customer can get the form in one of the following ways to sign it:
- You can download the form from the Dashboard and send it to the customer.
- A customer can download the form from the Hosted page (in the case of registration links).
- The signed form can be uploaded in one of the following ways:
- Using the Standard Checkout page.
- Hosted page (in the case of registration links).
- The customer can send you the form and you can upload the form for the customer. The acceptable image formats and size are:
- jpeg
- jpg
- png
- Maximum accepted size is 6 MB.
Once the details are validated, the authorisation transaction is completed, and a token is generated. You can charge your customer as per your business model after the token status changes to confirmed.
You can create an authorisation transaction:
- Using the .
- Using a .
To create an authorisation transaction using the Razorpay Standard Checkout, you need to:
- .
- .
- .
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 asemail and contact and use them for various Razorpay offerings. The following endpoint creates a customer.
fail_existing
optional
string 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:
1(default): If a customer with the same details already exists, throws an error.0: If a customer with the same details already exists, fetches details of the existing customer.
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.
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
API to create a unique Razorpayorder_id that is associated with the authorization transaction. The following endpoint creates an order.
Download and Upload the Pre-filled NACH Form
Once the order is created, the generated pre-filled form must be downloaded, signed by your customer and uploaded back to Razorpay to complete the transaction.
You receive the following parameters as part of the response:
prefilled_form
The link from where you can download the pre-filled NACH form.
upload_form_url
The link where the NACH form should be uploaded once it is signed by the customer.
amount
mandatory
integer Amount in currency subunits. For Paper NACH, the amount has to be 0.
currency
mandatory
string The 3-letter ISO currency code for the payment. Currently, we only support INR.
method
mandatory
string The authorisation method. In this case the value will be nach.
customer_id
mandatory
string The unique identifier of the customer, who is to be charged. For example, cust_D0cs04OIpPPU1F.
receipt
optional
string A user-entered unique identifier for the order. For example, rcptid #1. This parameter should be mapped 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 transaction 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
mandatory
string The payment method used to make the authorization payment. Here, it is physical.
bank_account
The customer's bank account details that is printed on the NACH form.
account_number
mandatory
string The customer's bank account number. For example 11214311215411.
ifsc_code
mandatory
string The customer's bank IFSC. For example UTIB0000001.
beneficiary_name
mandatory
string The customer's name. For example, Gaurav Kumar.
account_type
optional
string The customer's bank account type. Possible values:
savings(default)currentcc(Cash Credit)nre(SB-NRE)nro(SB-NRO)
max_amount
optional
integer Use to set the maximum amount per debit request. The value can range from 500 - 1000000000 (1cr, default value).
expire_at
optional
integer The Unix timestamp that specifies when the registration link should expire. The value can range from the current date to 01-19-2038 (2147483647).
nach
Additional information to be printed on the NACH form that your customer will sign.
form_reference1
optional
string A user-entered reference that appears on the NACH form.
form_reference2
optional
string A user-entered reference that appears on the NACH form.
description
optional
string A user-entered description that appears on the hosted page. For example, Form for Gaurav Kumar.
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 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:
netbankingdebitcardaadhaar
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)current
ifsc_code
string Customer's bank IFSC. For example UTIB0000001.
beneficiary_name
string Name of the beneficiary. For example, Gaurav Kumar.
Download and Upload the Pre-filled NACH Form
Once the order is created, the pre-filled form must be downloaded, signed by your customer and uploaded back to Razorpay to complete the transaction.
You receive the following parameters as part of the response:
prefilled_form
The link from where you can download the pre-filled NACH form.
upload_form_url
The link where the NACH form should be uploaded once it is signed by the customer.
Authorisation transaction + auto-charge first payment:
You can register a customer's mandate and charge them the first recurring payment as part of the same transaction. Refer to the
for more information.You can create a payment against the order_id after it is created.
You should create an authorization payment after you create an order.
To create an authorization payment:
- Download the Paper NACH form and send it to the customers.
- Ask the customers to fill the form and either or send it to you to upload the form using the .
Create a payment checkout form for customers to upload the NACH form and make the Authorisation Transaction. You can use the Handler Function or 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
recurring
mandatory
boolean Determines whether the recurring payment is enabled or not. Possible values:
1: Recurring payment is enabled.0: Recurring payment is not enabled.
You can upload the signed NACH forms that are collected from your customers using the create NACH File API, . Razorpay's OCR-enabled NACH engine submits the form to NPCI on successful verification and you will receive a success or a failure response.
Use the following endpoint to upload the signed Paper NACH form via the API.
Use the following API to upload the NACH file sent by the customer.
The below table lists the errors that may appear while uploading the NACH file, the reason, explanation and next steps:
Registration Link is an alternate way of creating an authorization transaction. You can create a registration link using the
orHandy Tips
You do not have to create a customer if you choose the registration link method for creating an authorization transaction.
- When you create a registration link, an is automatically issued to the customer. They can use this invoice to make the authorization payment.
- A registration link should always have an order amount (in paise) the customer will be charged when making the authorization payment. This amount should be
0in the case of Paper NACH.
Handy Tips
You can
against a registration link.The following endpoint creates a registration link for recurring payments.
Download and Upload the Pre-filled NACH Form
Once the registration link is created, the customer should complete these steps:
- Download the pre-filled form using the Download NACH Form option on the Razorpay hosted page.
- Sign the form.
- Upload the signed form using the Upload NACH Form option on the Razorpay hosted page.
customer
Details of the customer to whom the registration link will be sent.
name
mandatory
string Customer's name.
mandatory
string Customer's email address.
contact
mandatory
string Customer's phone number.
type
mandatory
string In this case, the value is link.
currency
mandatory
string The 3-letter ISO currency code for the payment. Currently, only INR is supported.
amount
mandatory
integer The payment amount in the smallest currency sub-unit.
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.
first_payment_amount
optional
integer The amount, in paise, the customer should be auto-charged in addition to the authorization amount. For example, 100000.
method
mandatory
string The NACH type used to make the authorization payment. Here, it is physical.
auth_type
mandatory
string The authorization method used to make the authorization transaction. Here, it is nach.
bank_account
The customer's bank account details.
beneficiary_name
mandatory
string The name on the beneficiary. For example, Gaurav Kumar.
account_number
mandatory
integer The customer's bank account number. For example, 11214311215411.
account_type
mandatory
string The customer's bank account type. Possible values:
savingscurrent
ifsc_code
mandatory
string The customer's bank IFSC. For example, HDFC0000001.
max_amount
optional
integer Use to set the maximum amount, in paise, per debit request. This value can range from 500 - 1000000000. The default value is 1cr.
expire_at
optional
integer The Unix timestamp till when you can use the token (authorization 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 (4101580799).
nach
Additional information to be printed on the NACH form that your customer will sign.
form_reference1
optional
string A user-entered reference that appears on the NACH form.
form_reference2
optional
string A user-entered reference that appears on the NACH form.
description
optional
string A user-entered description that appears on the hosted page. For example, Form for Gaurav Kumar.
sms_notify
optional
boolean Indicates if SMS notifications are to be sent by Razorpay. Can have the following values:
true(default): Notifications are sent by Razorpay.false: Notifications are not sent by Razorpay.
email_notify
optional
boolean Indicates if email notifications are to be sent by Razorpay. Can have the following values:
true(default): Notifications are sent by Razorpay.false: Notifications are not sent by Razorpay.
expire_by
optional
integer The timestamp, in Unix, till when the registration link should be available to the customer to make the authorization transaction.
receipt
optional
string A unique identifier entered by you for the order. For example, Receipt No. 1. This parameter should be mapped to the order_id sent by Razorpay.
notes
optional
object This is a 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 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.
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:
draftissuedpartially_paidpaidcancelledexpireddeleted
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:
pendingsent
email_status
string The delivery status of the email notification for the invoice sent to the customer. Possible values:
pendingsent
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.
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:
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:
smsemail
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.
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.
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:
draftissuedpartially_paidpaidcancelledexpireddeleted
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:
pendingsent
email_status
string The delivery status of the email notification for the invoice sent to the customer. Possible values:
pendingsent
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.
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 the token_id in the following ways:
- API
Know more about
.Use the below endpoint to fetch the token_id using a payment_id.
Handy Tips
You can also retrieve the token_id via the
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.
status
string The status of the payment. Possible values:
createdauthorizedcapturedrefundedfailed
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. Possible values:
true: Payment made using international card.false: Payment not made using international card.
amount_refunded
integer The amount refunded in smallest unit of the currency passed.
refund_status
string The refund status of the payment. Possible values:
nullpartialfull
captured
boolean Indicates if the payment is captured. Possible values:
true: Payment has been captured.false: Payment has not been captured.
description
string Description of the payment, if any.
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.
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.
Use the below endpoint to fetch tokens linked to a customer.
A customer can have multiple tokens tied to them. These tokens can be used to create subsequent payments for multiple products or services.
Watch Out!
This endpoint will not fetch the details of expired and unused 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
boolean 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.
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:
initiatedconfirmedrejectedcancelledpaused
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 enabledfalse: The option to change currency is not enabled.
The following endpoint deletes a token.
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.
amount
mandatory
integer Amount in currency subunits. For cards, the minimum value is 100 ($1.00).
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 the 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.
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.
curl -u [YOUR_KEY_ID]:[YOUR_KEY_SECRET] \-X POST https://api.razorpay.com/v1/payments/create/recurring/ \-H "Content-Type: application/json" \-d '{"email": "john.smith@example.com","contact": "+11234567890","amount": 1000,"currency": "","order_id": "order_1Aa00000000002","customer_id": "cust_1Aa00000000001","token": "token_1Aa00000000001","recurring": true,"description": "Creating recurring payment for Gaurav Kumar","notes": {"note_key 1": "Beam me up Scotty","note_key 2": "Tea. Earl Gray. Hot."}}'
{"razorpay_payment_id" : "pay_1Aa00000000001"}
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.
true: Recurring payment is enabled.false: Recurring payment is not enabled.
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.
razorpay_order_id
string The unique identifier of the order that is created. For example, order_1Aa00000000001.
razorpay_signature
string The signature generated by the Razorpay. For example, 9ef4dffbfd84f1318f6739a3ce19f9d85851857ae648f114332d8401e0949a3d.
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