Pricing

Simple pricing for verified bookings.

PayPerTap uses a booking-first model. Buyers pay a fixed ₹20 booking via PayPerTap to reserve a product, and PayPerTap keeps it as the platform verified-booking fee in Phase 1. The seller does not receive the ₹20 and collects the remaining amount directly.

Reviewed by PayPerTap teamLast updated: May 2026

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Who pays the ₹20 booking?

The buyer pays the fixed PayPerTap platform verified-booking fee to reserve the item. The seller does not receive this ₹20 in Phase 1.

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Remaining amount

Who collects the remaining amount?

The seller collects it directly through WhatsApp, UPI, COD, or their preferred process. PayPerTap is not a full payment gateway.

Is payout setup required?

No seller payout setup is needed in Phase 1 because PayPerTap does not pay the ₹20 to sellers or settle their remaining payment.

What is recorded?

PayPerTap records booking and buyer context before the seller continues payment and delivery confirmation directly.

What does PayPerTap handle, and what does the seller handle?

The booking layer is intentionally limited, so sellers can keep their existing WhatsApp workflow while buyers understand where each payment goes.

Part of orderPayPerTap handlesSeller handles
PaymentFixed ₹20 platform verified-booking feeProduct price or remaining amount
RecordBooking record and buyer detailsFinal payment method and confirmation
ConversationWhatsApp handoff contextDirect buyer conversation and delivery confirmation
After purchaseSupport for booking-flow issuesReturns and exchanges according to seller policy

Is PayPerTap a full payment gateway?

No. Phase 1 is built around one fixed verified-booking fee and a direct seller-buyer completion flow.

No seller payout or split payment

PayPerTap keeps the fixed ₹20 fee. It does not remit that fee to the seller, split a larger payment, or configure a custom seller advance. Final product payment remains the seller's direct process.

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Other products serve different needs: official guidance describes the Shopify Starter plan as a way to sell through social media or messaging apps using product links. PayPerTap remains a booking-first storefront, not a full replacement.

Pricing FAQ

The booking model is intentionally clear: PayPerTap handles the ₹20 booking fee, not full seller payments.

How does the ₹20 booking work?

A buyer pays a fixed ₹20 booking through PayPerTap for the selected product. That booking records buyer and product details and reserves the item in the PayPerTap flow. In Phase 1, the ₹20 is PayPerTap's platform verified-booking fee, not an advance remitted to the seller. Verified booking feature. Pricing details.

Does the seller receive the ₹20?

No. In Phase 1, the seller does not receive the fixed ₹20 as a payout, advance, or split payment. PayPerTap keeps the ₹20 as its platform verified-booking fee, while the seller collects the remaining product amount directly from the buyer. Pricing details.

Can sellers change the booking amount in Phase 1?

No. Sellers cannot change the booking amount in Phase 1. PayPerTap uses one fixed ₹20 booking fee so the buyer experience, platform fee wording, and seller responsibilities stay clear. Custom seller advances are outside the current Phase 1 scope. Pricing details.

Who collects the remaining product amount?

The seller collects the remaining product amount directly from the buyer after the PayPerTap booking. The seller and buyer agree on the final payment method, delivery, pickup, or COD arrangement in their WhatsApp conversation or other direct channel. How PayPerTap works.

Can sellers use UPI, Google Pay, PhonePe, or COD?

Yes. For the remaining product amount, sellers can use UPI, Google Pay, PhonePe, COD, or another direct process they offer to buyers. Those payments happen between buyer and seller. PayPerTap's Phase 1 payment role is limited to the fixed ₹20 booking fee. Pricing details.

Does PayPerTap provide seller payouts?

No. PayPerTap does not provide seller payouts in Phase 1 because the ₹20 booking fee is kept by PayPerTap and the remaining product amount is paid directly to the seller. Sellers do not receive settlement from PayPerTap for product purchases. Phase 1 pricing.

Do sellers need payout KYC in Phase 1?

No. Sellers do not need payout KYC for PayPerTap in Phase 1 because PayPerTap does not settle seller payouts. Sellers remain responsible for any requirements connected with their own direct payment methods, business obligations, and delivery process. Terms of service.

Is PayPerTap a payment gateway?

No. PayPerTap is not a full payment gateway in Phase 1. It handles the fixed ₹20 verified booking, booking record, product reservation context, and WhatsApp handoff. It does not process the full product price or settle the seller's remaining amount. Pricing details.

Can buyers cancel a booking?

Buyers can contact the seller about cancelling the product purchase and should review the seller's cancellation terms. The PayPerTap ₹20 booking fee has a specific platform role in Phase 1, while product-level cancellation depends on the seller conversation and policy. Refund and cancellation.

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How should a seller explain the ₹20 booking?

Clear wording at the link-sharing stage helps buyers understand that booking and final product payment are separate.

Before a buyer books

A seller can describe PayPerTap as a fixed ₹20 verified-booking step that reserves the selected item. The buyer should also be able to see the product price and understand that the balance will be agreed and paid directly to the seller after WhatsApp handoff.

After a buyer books

The seller receives booking context for follow-up, not a PayPerTap payout. The seller confirms delivery and remaining payment with the buyer, and communicates their own return, exchange, cancellation, and COD or UPI terms before completing the order.

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