Transaction reference
A unique transaction ID plus any merchant reference numbers so payments can be traced across bank statements and internal ledgers for reconciliation and audit.
A concise, accurate payment confirmation reduces reconciliation errors, speeds dispute resolution, and creates an auditable record for accounting and compliance purposes. It also documents contractual performance where payment triggers obligations or deliveries.
The Payment Confirmation Berrypay is used by accounts receivable, billing teams, merchants, and customers to document settled transactions.
Across organizations the form reduces follow-up inquiries and preserves the transaction record for accounting, legal, and customer-service needs.
An accounts manager signs to acknowledge receipt on behalf of the payee and to confirm amounts and remittance details match the vendor system. This signature supports internal reconciliation and external audit evidence when disputes arise.
The payer signs to attest they authorized or received the funds and that the payment method and amount are correct. Signed confirmations are used to support refunds, chargebacks, or warranty claims.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Trigger | On settlement complete |
| Notification | Email to payer and AR team |
| Receipt template | Include transaction ID, amount, and signature block |
| Retention action | Store PDF in secure archive with metadata |
Confirm platform capabilities before enabling electronic confirmations.
Ensure the chosen platform supports secure storage, audit trail capture, and the level of signer authentication you need for compliance and risk management.
A unique transaction ID plus any merchant reference numbers so payments can be traced across bank statements and internal ledgers for reconciliation and audit.
Explicit amount, currency, fees deducted, and net received so both payer and payee have an identical record of the gross-to-net calculation.
Full legal names, billing addresses, and tax identifiers when required for remittance, refunds, or regulatory reporting.
Payment method, card type or bank routing where appropriate, and settlement date so settlement timing and chargeback windows are clear.
Signed approval with timestamp, signer identity, IP or authentication method, and an immutable audit log for evidentiary support.
Document ID, storage location, retention schedule, and link to invoice or contract to enable search, retrieval, and compliance review.
Send confirmation once funds are confirmed in the merchant account.
Most recipients expect confirmation within 24–48 hours of settlement.
Follow payment network rules; card refunds often require merchant action within 120 days.
Buyers typically have 60–120 days to dispute most transactions depending on policy.
Retain confirmations for period-end reconciliation each month and quarter.
Funds settle and transaction moves from pending to posted status.
System or operator creates the Payment Confirmation Berrypay with all fields populated.
Authorized signer applies signature and identity is logged for audit.
Signed confirmation is stored with retention metadata for retrieval and compliance.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Auto-generate | On settlement success |
| Delivery method | Email PDF and store copy |
| Signer auth level | Email link or SMS code |
| Retention policy | Apply organization retention schedule |
| Criteria | Payment Confirmation | Invoice | Receipt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | record settled payment | request payment | proof of payment |
| Timing | after settlement | before or at settlement | after settlement |
| Includes signature | often yes | rarely | sometimes |
| Accounting role | reconciliation evidence | billing source | payment evidence |
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA) | Yes (BAA) | Yes (BAA) | Varies | Varies |
Optica automated confirmations after settlement to reduce manual posting delays.
Martin Properties used signed confirmations to verify renter payments and release keys.