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Account and verification
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Account and verification
Can I manage multiple businesses or locations from one Atoa account?
Can I manage multiple businesses or locations from one Atoa account? Yes. You can add and manage multiple business locations under one Atoa account.…
Account and verification
My Atoa Business account application was declined
My Atoa Business account application was declined Our security team carefully reviews each application to protect existing businesses and customers.…
Account and verification
How to create a custom role for your staff?
How to create a custom role for your staff? Sometimes, our standard roles like cashier and supervisor don’t match what your staff needs. That’s why…
Account and verification
My business is seasonal, will my account be closed due to inactivity?
My business is seasonal, will my account be closed due to inactivity? Here at Atoa, we understand that every business is different and may have…
Account and verification
How do I manage my Atoa account?
How do I manage my Atoa account? Managing your Atoa account is straightforward whether you're at your desk or on the go. From adding your team and…
Account and verification
I've been asked to re-verify my account, why? (Re-KYC)
I've been asked to re-verify my account, why? (Re-KYC) I've been asked by Atoa to re-verify my account, why? Atoa often requests merchants to…
Account and verification
My account has been suspended. How do I reactivate it?
My account has been suspended. How do I reactivate it? If you believe your account has been incorrectly suspended, you can appeal our decision by…
Account and verification
How to add and manage employees on Atoa
How to add and manage employees on Atoa There are three ways for your employees to be added to your Atoa account. Employees can scan the QR code on…
Account and verification
How to close your Atoa account
How to close your Atoa account Atoa respects your privacy, so we make it easy for you to close your account and delete your data. Steps to delete…
Account and verification
How do I change my linked bank account?
How do I change my linked bank account? You can edit your bank account details directly from your Atoa account settings. Go to Settings and select…
Account and verification
What is two-step authentication (2FA)?
What is two-step authentication (2FA)? Two-step authentication (2FA) or two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your Atoa…
Account and verification
How to verify your business on Atoa
How to verify your business on Atoa Why verify your business? When you first sign up with Atoa, there's a £20 (UK) / €20 (EU) limit on payments.…
Account and verification
Can I refer other businesses to Atoa? (UK)
This applies to UK businesses only. Can I refer other businesses to Atoa? Yes! If you know of another business who would really benefit from Atoa,…
Card machines
10 articles
Card machines
How to update your password
How to update your password What is a password? The default password for voiding transactions on your terminal is 9299 . For security reasons, we…
Card machines
Accessing settings
Accessing settings You can access our Settings area by swiping up from the right-hand side of the terminal screen. You'll then see the button for…
Card machines
How to enable tips and split bills
How to enable tips and split bills By default, Tips and Split Bills are disabled on Atoa terminals. How to Enable Swipe up from the right-hand side…
Card machines
Purchasing a card machine
Purchasing a card machine Buying a PAX A920 Pro Atoa currently offers the PAX A920 Pro card machine to UK and EU businesses. Built on Android 10,…
Card machines
Connecting to Wi-Fi on your A920 Pro
Connecting to Wi-Fi on your A920 Pro Connecting Atoa to the internet is quick and easy... Power on your terminal by holding down the button on the…
Card machines
How do I generate a end of day card report?
How do I generate a end of day card report? Generating a end-of-day or end-of-shift summary report (also known as a "X Report" in three easy steps.…
Card machines
How do I change the paper roll?
How do I change the paper roll? Changing the till roll is quick and easy. Pull the latch on top of the terminal’s printer cover to open it. Place the…
Card machines
Voiding and refund card payments
Voiding and refund card payments Difference between "void" and "refunds" Voids – If a transaction has been completed but you wish to return funds to…
Card machines
My card machine isn't working...
My card machine isn't working... Troubleshooting Your Card Machine 1. Check the Basics 💡 95% of card machines issues can be resolved by following…
Card machines
Getting started with my card terminal
Getting started with my card terminal Atoa now offers payment via Terminals for Card Payments and Pay by Bank Payments. I've just received my new…
Card payments
5 articles
Card payments
Card Payment Errors Explained
Card Payment Errors Explained If a card payment fails, you’ll see an error code against the invoice in your Atoa dashboard. Match the error code…
Card payments
What is Rapyd Payments Limited?
What is Rapyd Payments Limited? Rapyd provides Atoa's card payment services. Rapyd is a major global card acquirer and provides payment services for…
Card payments
Why did my card payment fail?
Why did my card payment fail? Your card payment can fail if your bank declines it, your card details or authentication weren't accepted, or there was…
Card payments
Do you support MOTO payments?
Do you support MOTO payments? No. Atoa does not support Mail Order or Telephone Order (MOTO) card payments. What is a MOTO payment? A MOTO payment is…
Card payments
Can I accept debit card payments on Atoa?
Can I accept debit card payments on Atoa? Yes, you can. Atoa now supports both debit and credit card payments issued by VISA and Mastercard . That…
Features and add-ons
12 articles
Features and add-ons
What is the Customers feature all about?
What is the Customers feature all about? The Customers feature lets you save your customer details in one place so you can track payments and send…
Features and add-ons
What is Recovery AI?
What is Recovery AI? Recovery AI is Atoa’s AI-powered collections assistant that helps you follow up on pending payments—automatically. It makes…
Features and add-ons
Why am I not receiving payment notifications?
Why am I not receiving payment notifications? If you’re not getting payment notifications from Atoa, don’t worry, you can follow these steps to fix…
Features and add-ons
How do I turn on my notifications for the Atoa Business dashboard?
How do I turn on my notifications for the Atoa Business dashboard? In order to receive notifications, please enable them on your dashboard by…
Features and add-ons
What are Communication Preferences?
What are Communication Preferences? Communication Preferences allow you to choose how you’d like to receive updates from Atoa. You can control…
Features and add-ons
How do I connect my Atoa account to my Google Profile?
How do I connect my Atoa account to my Google Profile? The Google reviews feature is for Growth or Advance Add-on users. People trust businesses with…
Features and add-ons
What is bank feed? (UK)
This applies to UK businesses only. What is bank feed? Bank feed lets you connect your business bank accounts to Atoa so you can see your…
Features and add-ons
How can Google Reviews help my business with Atoa?
How can Google Reviews help my business with Atoa? What is the Google Reviews feature? Atoa asks customers to leave a review after they pay, securing…
Features and add-ons
How to collect tips on Atoa
How to collect tips on Atoa Everyone loves a tip! As a business owner, you can increase your takings by 5-10% by collecting them when you accept…
Features and add-ons
What is the Products feature about?
What is the Products feature about? Products lets you create and save a list of items you sell. Instead of typing product details each time you…
Features and add-ons
How do I add my business name to SMS payment requests?
What is the Custom SMS name feature? Custom SMS name lets you replace the default sender on your SMS payment requests with your own business or brand…
Features and add-ons
How do I add my logo and brand colours to Atoa payments?
How do I add my logo and brand colours to Atoa payments? Custom branding puts your own logo, colours and business name on the pages your customers…
Fees and billing
3 articles
Fees and billing
How does billing work?
How does billing work? It depends on how your customers pay. Pay by Bank – You receive 100% of the payment upfront into your business bank account.…
Fees and billing
Is there a discounted rate for charities?
Is there a discounted rate for charities? Atoa values the incredible work that charities do. That’s why we offer a reduced transaction rate from 0.7%…
Fees and billing
Does Atoa charge a minimum fee?
Does Atoa charge a minimum fee? Our standard rate of 0.7% works out at about 70p per £100 (UK) / €0.70 per €100 (EU). Instant payments at an…
For customers who paid
4 articles
For customers who paid
Paying in-store with Atoa
Paying in-store with Atoa If you're a customer who’s paying a business using Atoa, this section is for you. Here are answers to common questions…
For customers who paid
I’ve paid for goods using Atoa which I haven’t received
I’ve paid for goods using Atoa which I haven’t received If you paid a UK business, you may have been impacted by Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud.…
For customers who paid
I paid for something I didn't receive, can I get a refund?
I paid for something I didn't receive, can I get a refund? Each Atoa payment is a direct bank transfer from the Customer to the Merchant. Atoa is not…
For customers who paid
Shopping on Facebook Marketplace
Shopping on Facebook Marketplace Atoa advises consumers to not pay Atoa links sent from Facebook Marketplace merchants. Atoa merchants are strictly…
Getting started
7 articles
Getting started
Is Atoa secure?
Is Atoa secure? Yes. Security is built into every payment made through Atoa. When customers pay using Pay by Bank , the payment is authorised…
Getting started
What is Atoa, and how does it work?
What is Atoa, and how does it work? Atoa is a payment provider for UK and EU businesses that helps them accept Pay by Bank and card payments through…
Getting started
How to use Atoa for payments
How to use Atoa for payments Atoa helps UK and EU businesses accept both Pay by Bank and card payments in one simple platform. With Pay by Bank,…
Getting started
Does the customer need to download an app to pay with Atoa?
Does the customer need to download an app to pay with Atoa? To pay using Atoa, the customer needs a mobile phone with a banking app registered on it.…
Getting started
Can I accept international payments with Atoa?
Can I accept international payments with Atoa? It depends on where your business is based and how your customer pays. UK businesses - You can take…
Getting started
Can I follow Atoa on social media for updates?
Can I follow Atoa on social media for updates? Yes! You can follow Atoa Payments on a variety of different platforms to keep up to date with our…
Getting started
Can I use Atoa as a sole trader?
Can I use Atoa as a sole trader? Unfortunately, as of 10 January 2025, Atoa doesn’t support new signups for sole traders. To use our services, you'll…
Industry guides
6 articles
Industry guides
Using Atoa for online and ecommerce payments
Using Atoa for online and ecommerce payments How does Atoa work for online businesses? Atoa lets you add Pay by Bank and card payments as options at…
Industry guides
Using Atoa in clinics and healthcare practices
Using Atoa in clinics and healthcare practices How does Atoa work for clinics? Atoa helps dental practices, vet clinics, physiotherapists, and other…
Industry guides
Using Atoa in bars and restaurants
Using Atoa in bars and restaurants Can I add Atoa to my point-of-sale system? Yes. Atoa integrates with leading hospitality POS systems, including…
Industry guides
Using Atoa in hair and beauty businesses
Using Atoa in hair and beauty businesses How does Atoa work for salons and clinics? Atoa helps salons and beauty clinics take instant bank payments…
Industry guides
Using Atoa in your automotive business
Using Atoa in your automotive business How can Atoa help me take payments for vehicles, servicing, or repairs? Atoa helps dealerships and garages…
Industry guides
Can I use Atoa for my Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree business?
Can I use Atoa for my Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree business? No. Atoa merchants are strictly not permitted to use Atoa for payments via…
Integrations
11 articles
Integrations
How to connect Atoa-Pay by Bank with your Shopify account
Available for UK businesses. Coming soon for EU businesses. How to connect Atoa-Pay by Bank with your Shopify account Integrating Atoa with your…
Integrations
Can I use Atoa for e-commerce payments?
Available for UK businesses. Coming soon for EU businesses. Can I use Atoa for e-commerce payments? Use Atoa with WooCommerce for WordPress for…
Integrations
Introducing Atoa Pay by Bank for Shopify
Available for UK businesses. Coming soon for EU businesses. Introducing Atoa Pay by Bank for Shopify Atoa lets you accept secure, bank-to-bank…
Integrations
How do I manage payment methods after installing Atoa on Shopify?
Available for UK businesses. Coming soon for EU businesses. How do I manage payment methods after installing Atoa on Shopify? Once you’ve installed…
Integrations
How to Connect QuickBooks with Your Atoa Account
Available for UK businesses. Coming soon for EU businesses. How to Connect QuickBooks with Your Atoa Account Connecting your QuickBooks account to…
Integrations
How to connect Atoa and Xero for instant invoice payments
Available for UK businesses. Coming soon for EU businesses. How to connect Atoa and Xero for instant invoice payments Swap expensive card fees and…
Integrations
How do I connect Atoa to Dentally?
Available for UK businesses. Coming soon for EU businesses. How do I connect Atoa to Dentally? There are four ways to use Atoa with Dentally: Atoa…
Integrations
How to connect Atoa with Epos Now
Available for UK businesses. Coming soon for EU businesses. How to connect Atoa with Epos Now Why use Atoa instant payments with your Epos Now…
Integrations
Does Atoa integrate with accounting software like Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks?
Available for UK businesses. Coming soon for EU businesses. Does Atoa integrate with accounting software like Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks? Yes, Atoa…
Integrations
Can I use Atoa with my point-of-sale system?
Available for UK businesses. Coming soon for EU businesses. Can I use Atoa with my point-of-sale system? Yes , we are currently fully integrated with…
Integrations
Which platforms does Atoa integrate with?
Available for UK businesses. Coming soon for EU businesses. Atoa connects to the tills, accounting tools, online stores, practice software and…
Legal and compliance
5 articles
Legal and compliance
Updates to Our Terms, Privacy & Cookie Policy
Updates to Our Terms, Privacy & Cookie Policy Why have we updated our terms? We last updated them back in 2023. Now, Atoa has become an Authorised…
Legal and compliance
Is Atoa FCA authorised? (UK)
This applies to UK businesses only. Is Atoa FCA authorised? Yes. Atoa Payments Limited is authorised by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as…
Legal and compliance
How can I make a complaint? (UK)
This applies to UK businesses only. How can I make a complaint? Atoa is committed to providing you with the best service we possibly can, so if you…
Legal and compliance
Data Subject Access Requests
Data Subject Access Requests Atoa respects your privacy. Please contact our Care Team at hello@paywithatoa.com with the email subject title “Data…
Legal and compliance
How do I ask Atoa to delete my personal data?
Email compliance@paywithatoa.com with the subject line "Data deletion request" . Include: Your full name The email address and phone number linked to…
Pay by Bank
5 articles
Pay by Bank
What to do when customers payments are declined
What to do when customers payments are declined Declined payments are rare, but we understand it can be inconvenient for you. Read on to find out how…
Pay by Bank
What is Pay by Bank?
What is Pay by Bank? Pay by Bank is a secure way for customers to pay a business directly from their bank account. Instead of entering card details,…
Pay by Bank
Is there a limit on how much I can receive for a single transaction?
Is there a limit on how much I can receive for a single transaction? Yes, the limit per transaction is £15,000 (UK) / €15,000 (EU) due to AML…
Pay by Bank
Can I request a single payment limit over £15,000?
Can I request a single payment limit over £15,000? Atoa has a standard payment limit of £15,000 (UK) / €15,000 (EU) per transaction. This limit can…
Pay by Bank
Which UK banks can my customers pay from with Atoa?
Customers choose their bank on the Atoa payment page and approve the payment in their own banking app. These are the UK banks currently supported.…
Payment tools
13 articles
Payment tools
What are partial payments?
What are partial payments? Partial payments allow customers to pay an amount less than the full total. This is useful for large transactions or when…
Payment tools
How payment links work
How payment links work What are payment links? SMS payment links are shareable links that let customers make payments from their devices. They make…
Payment tools
How invoice payments work
How invoice payments work Why are Atoa invoice payments good for business? Connect your accountancy software to Atoa and let clients pay invoices…
Payment tools
How to order in-store QR codes (UK)
This applies to UK businesses only. How to order in-store QR codes Let’s walk you through the simple steps of ordering in-store QR codes to get…
Payment tools
How to link and manage in-store QR codes (UK)
This applies to UK businesses only. How to link and manage in-store QR codes Whether you’re running one shop or many, it’s easy to link the physical…
Payment tools
What are Payment Pages?
What are Payment Pages? Payment Pages let you accept and manage payments from multiple customers, all in one place. You can collect customer details,…
Payment tools
How do bulk payment links work?
How do bulk payment links work? What is the bulk payment link feature? Atoa's bulk payment link feature helps you save time by sending multiple…
Payment tools
How to view your payment history
How to view your payment history If you want to see how many payments your business has accepted with Atoa, head to My Account and Analytics to view…
Payment tools
How QR code receipt payments work (UK)
This applies to UK businesses only. How QR code receipt payments work What is a QR code receipt? A QR code receipt is an easy way for bars or…
Payment tools
How Atoa in-store QR code payments work (UK)
This applies to UK businesses only. How Atoa in-store QR code payments work Scan, pay, go. It's that simple with Atoa's in-store QR codes . Upgrade…
Payment tools
How does Atoa Pay Later work? (UK)
This applies to UK businesses only. How does Atoa Pay Later work? Atoa Pay Later lets your customers spread the cost of a purchase over 3, 12, or 24…
Payment tools
How to enable API access
How to enable API access Ready to start accepting payments on your platform? You can easily enable your API access through your Atoa business app or…
Payment tools
What is the Invoice feature on Atoa?
What is the Invoice feature on Atoa? Create invoices instantly, get paid quickly, and keep your sales organised. With Atoa Invoices, you can send…
Refunds and disputes
8 articles
Refunds and disputes
Are there any risk of chargebacks on Atoa?
Are there any risk of chargebacks on Atoa? Pay by Bank does not support chargebacks, but APP regulations do apply (UK)... Pay by Bank payments cannot…
Refunds and disputes
What is a card chargeback and how does it work?
What is a card chargeback and how does it work? What is a chargeback? A chargeback happens when a customer asks their bank to refund a payment made…
Refunds and disputes
What happens if there is a dispute with my transaction?
What happens if there is a dispute with my transaction? Talk to the business or customer first If there is any dispute regarding a transaction reach…
Refunds and disputes
How to refund customers with Atoa (UK)
This applies to UK businesses only. How to refund customers with Atoa This article is for businesses using Atoa Instant Settlement. For customers…
Refunds and disputes
How long does the chargeback process take?
The chargeback process can take up to 8 weeks, depending on how quickly the customer's bank reviews the claim. Customers typically have 120 days from…
Refunds and disputes
What is a chargeback and how does it work?
A chargeback occurs when a customer requests their bank to refund a payment, claiming it was unauthorized, fraudulent, or goods/services were not as…
Refunds and disputes
What happens if a chargeback claim is approved?
If the bank rules in favor of the customer, the payment stays with the customer, and the merchant will incur a chargeback fee. Conversely, if the…
Refunds and disputes
Can customers initiate a chargeback through Atoa?
No, customers must contact their own bank to start a chargeback. Atoa cannot manage or open chargeback claims directly. For the full details, see…
Settlements and payouts
8 articles
Settlements and payouts
My card settlement is delayed, why?
My card settlement is delayed, why? What is Settlement? “Settlement” is when Atoa pays out funds to your nominated business bank account. The timing…
Settlements and payouts
How do I sign up for payouts? (UK)
This applies to UK businesses only. How do I sign up for payouts? Please note, this feature is available only to businesses using our 'Payout'…
Settlements and payouts
How do I issue a refund to a customer? (UK)
This applies to UK businesses only. How do I issue a refund to a customer? Please note, this answer is for businesses using our 'Payout' service that…
Settlements and payouts
I have a question regarding a specific payout? (UK)
This applies to UK businesses only. I have a question regarding a specific payout? Please note, this feature is available only to businesses using…
Settlements and payouts
My Pay by Bank settlement is delayed, why?
My Pay by Bank settlement is delayed, why? What is Settlement? “Settlement” is when Atoa pays out funds to your nominated business bank account. The…
Settlements and payouts
What is Payouts? (UK)
This applies to UK businesses only. What is Payouts? Please note, this feature is available only to businesses using our 'Payout' service which…
Settlements and payouts
Why do I need the Payouts feature to use Atoa with Shopify?
Available for UK businesses. Coming soon for EU businesses. Why do I need the Payouts feature to use Atoa with Shopify? Shopify requires the ability…
Settlements and payouts
When do I get paid? (Settlements)
When do I get paid? (Settlements) The moment a customer pays, the clock starts. Here's exactly when you can expect the money in your account,…
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