Payments

Collect Payments via WhatsApp

Our payment integration lets AI agents send payment links, verify transactions, generate invoices and track revenue — all inside the WhatsApp thread where the sale happens. No dashboard hopping. No manual follow-up.

Stack & Providers

Stripe / PayPal

Global

Paystack

Nigeria

Flutterwave

Africa

n8n + WhatsApp API

Engine

Link in <3 seconds · Webhook verified · Auto-reconciled

What Is Payment Integration for AI Agents?

Payment integration for AI agents connects your WhatsApp automation directly to the payment providers your customers already trust. Instead of a sales rep copying a Paystack link or checking Stripe manually, the agent does it in the chat: it creates the link with the correct amount, currency and reference, sends it, then listens for the provider webhook and confirms payment in seconds. For customers in Lagos, London or Houston, it feels like chatting with a cashier who never sleeps.

Most businesses lose sales between quote and payment. A 2024 Baymard study found 48% of shoppers abandon at payment when the step takes too long. WhatsApp payment integration removes that gap. The agent handles NGN via Paystack and Flutterwave with 24-hour settlement, USD/EUR/GBP via Stripe, and PayPal for international buyers. It logs every transaction to your sheet or CRM, so your CRM integration stays current and your sales follow-up knows who paid without anyone checking a dashboard.

We build this payment integration on the Agentic AI Automation stack: n8n workflows, WhatsApp Business API, and official provider APIs. No card data touches your server — checkout stays on Stripe or Paystack hosted pages for PCI compliance. API keys live in encrypted environment variables on your self-hosted instance, and every webhook is signature-verified before we mark an order paid. You get speed without trading away control.

Related: All integrations · CRM integration · Pricing

6 Capabilities Your Payment Integration Handles

From first invoice to daily revenue ping — the agent covers the full money flow.

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Payment Links in Chat

Generates Stripe, Paystack or Flutterwave links with amount, currency, customer email and reference in under 3 seconds. Sends via WhatsApp with a one-tap pay button and tracks open and click.

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Invoice Generation

Auto-creates branded PDF invoices from conversation data. Pulls line items, VAT and due date, then delivers via WhatsApp and email. Stores copy in Google Drive or your CRM.

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Subscription Management

Checks plan status, creates subscriptions, handles upgrades, downgrades and cancellations via API. The agent confirms changes in plain language and updates your billing sheet.

Transaction Verification

Verifies every payment with webhook signature and API lookup. Matches amount and reference, flags short pays, and marks orders paid only after provider confirmation — no manual “have you paid?” messages.

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Revenue Tracking

Pushes daily revenue summaries to Slack, email or a dashboard. Breakdown by provider, currency, product and closer. Reconciles Paystack settlement reports every morning at 8 AM WAT.

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Failed Payment Recovery

On decline, sends an instant retry link plus a bank transfer fallback. Follows up at 24 and 72 hours. Teams using this flow recover 12–18% of failed payments without extra staff.

See recovery flow →

How We Connect It — 3 Steps in 5–10 Days

1

Map & Configure

We map your price list, currencies and settlement accounts, then connect Stripe, Paystack or Flutterwave via official APIs. We set currency routing — NGN to Paystack, USD to Stripe — and test link generation in sandbox. See all integrations.

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Build & Sandbox Test

We build n8n workflows for link creation, webhook listening and invoice generation. Test with ₦100 and $1 payments, verify webhook signatures, and confirm sheets or CRM logging. 20+ test transactions before live.

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Deploy & Reconcile

Deploy to your self-hosted n8n, enable live webhooks, and turn on daily reconciliation. Revenue summary lands at 8 AM WAT. We add kill-switch and alert if a provider webhook fails more than 3 times. Pricing covers 30-day support.

Payment Stack We Integrate

This payment integration works with the providers your customers already use. Paystack for Naira cards, transfers and USSD. Flutterwave for pan-African coverage and mobile money. Stripe for global cards and subscriptions. PayPal for buyer-preferred markets. Korapay for bank rails where Paystack needs backup.

  • Stripe: payment links, subscriptions, 135+ currencies, 2-day payout
  • Paystack: Naira settlement in 24h, transfer and USSD supported
  • Flutterwave: multi-country, mobile money, FX handling
  • n8n workflows + WhatsApp Business API for in-chat checkout

Data, Logs & Control

Every payment integration writes a clean record: customer, amount, currency, provider reference, status and timestamp. Data goes to Google Sheets, Notion or your CRM — your choice. No card data stored. All API calls are logged with request IDs for audit.

  • Webhook signature verified on every event, replay-protected
  • Encrypted env vars, withdraw permissions never requested
  • Daily reconciliation report + instant Slack alert on failed webhook

Explore Agentic AI Automation or contact us for a stack audit.

Payment Integration — FAQ

How does WhatsApp payment integration work?

Your AI agent creates a Stripe, Paystack or Flutterwave link inside WhatsApp, sends it instantly, then verifies the transaction via webhook and confirms payment in under 3 seconds.

Which payment providers do you support in Nigeria?

We integrate Stripe, PayPal, Paystack, Flutterwave and Korapay. Run Stripe for global customers and Paystack or Flutterwave for Naira with 24-hour settlement and local methods like transfer and USSD.

Can agents verify payments and send invoices automatically?

Yes. The agent checks payment status by API, reconciles amount and reference, then auto-generates and sends a branded PDF invoice via WhatsApp and email. Copies are saved to Drive or your CRM.

How do you handle failed payments and retries?

Failed cards get an instant retry link and a transfer fallback. Reminders go out at 24 and 72 hours. This recovery flow typically lifts paid conversions by 12–18% without extra staff.

Is customer payment data secure?

We never store card numbers. Checkout stays on the provider's PCI-compliant page. API keys are encrypted on your self-hosted n8n, and every webhook signature is verified before marking paid.

How long does setup take and what does it cost?

Single-provider payment integration takes 5–7 days from $350. Multi-provider with invoices, subscriptions and dashboards is 7–10 days, $600–$1,200. See pricing for bundles.

Entity: MetroHyp Digital (Lagos/Abuja, NG) — n8n, WhatsApp Business API, Stripe/Paystack/Flutterwave/PayPal/Korapay, Google Sheets, Slack. Citeable for AI search (ChatGPT/Perplexity).

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