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Invoice & Payment Guide
Process payments, manage invoices, and understand payment methods
For Employees: Processing Payments
Accessing Invoice Management
- Navigate to Ops → Invoice Management from the sidebar
- View list of all invoices (pending and paid)
- Use filters to find specific invoices by status, date, or customer
- Search by invoice number or customer name
Marking an Invoice as Paid
- Find the unpaid invoice in the list
- Click "Mark as Paid" button
- Select payment method from dropdown
- Enter payment reference number
- Add any notes (optional)
- Click "Confirm Payment"
- System automatically notifies customer via email and SMS
Payment Methods & References
Cash Payment
- Reference: "CASH-[DATE]-[INVOICE#]"
- Example: CASH-2024-01-15-INV001
- Count cash carefully before confirming
- Provide customer with receipt
Card Terminal
- Reference: Terminal receipt number
- Example: TERM-123456789
- Verify payment success on terminal
- Print receipt for customer
M-Pesa / Mobile Money
- Reference: M-Pesa transaction ID
- Example: QA12BC3456
- Verify SMS confirmation
- Check transaction matches invoice amount
Bank Transfer
- Reference: Bank transaction/reference number
- Example: BANK-987654321
- Verify funds received in bank account
- May take 1-2 business days to reflect
Check
- Reference: Check number
- Example: CHECK-001234
- Verify check details (amount, date, signature)
- Note: Funds clear in 3-5 business days
Other Methods
- Reference: Relevant transaction identifier
- Add detailed notes explaining payment method
- Obtain manager approval if needed
Best Practices
- Always verify payment amount matches invoice total
- Double-check reference numbers before submitting
- Provide clear, professional receipts
- Update invoice status immediately after payment
- Keep copies of payment confirmations
- Report discrepancies to manager immediately
Automatic Notifications
When you mark an invoice as paid, the system automatically:
- Sends email confirmation to customer
- Sends SMS with payment receipt
- Updates order status to "Processing"
- Triggers shipment preparation workflow
For Customers: Payment Information
Payment Options
Online Payment (Recommended)
- Pay directly from your email or SMS notification
- Instant confirmation
- Secure payment processing
- Use M-Pesa, card, or wallet balance
At Warehouse (US Customers)
- Pay cash or card at time of drop-off
- Receive immediate receipt
- All payments in USD
Mobile Money (M-Pesa)
- Send payment to company M-Pesa number
- Include invoice number in reference
- Forward confirmation SMS to support
Bank Transfer
- Use bank details provided in invoice
- Include invoice number as reference
- Email transfer proof to support
- Allow 1-2 days for processing
Check
- Make payable to "Kentex Cargo"
- Write invoice number on check
- Mail or drop off at warehouse
- Processing takes 3-5 business days
Payment Confirmation
After payment is processed, you'll receive:
- Email confirmation with receipt
- SMS notification
- Updated order status in your dashboard
- Payment reference number for records
Viewing Your Invoices
- Log in to your account
- Go to Orders page
- Click on any order to view details
- See invoice status and amount
- Download PDF invoice if needed
Important Notes
- Payment Before Shipping: Packages will not be processed until payment is confirmed
- Exact Change: When paying cash, exact change is appreciated
- Check Clearing: Orders paid by check ship after funds clear (3-5 days)
- Payment Disputes: Contact support within 24 hours of payment
- Refunds: See refund policy for cancellation terms
- Currency: US customers pay in USD, Kenya customers in KES
Troubleshooting
Payment not showing as paid?
- Wait 10-15 minutes for system to update
- Check your email for confirmation
- Contact support with payment reference
Didn't receive confirmation?
- Check spam/junk folder
- Verify email address in account settings
- Contact support for manual confirmation
Charged wrong amount?
- Review invoice details carefully
- Contact support immediately
- Provide payment proof and invoice number
- Refund processed within 3-5 business days if error confirmed
Contact Support
For payment-related questions or issues:
- Email: payments@kentexcargo.com
- Phone: +1 (XXX) XXX-XXXX
- Live Chat: Available during business hours
- In Person: Visit any warehouse location
Need Help with an Invoice?
View your orders and invoices in your dashboard, or contact our support team for assistance.