{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-simple-markdown-js","path":"/user-interface/tutorials/send-an-individual-payment/","matchPath":"","result":{"data":{"markdownRemark":{"html":"<h1 style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#send-an-individual-payment\" aria-label=\"send an individual payment permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a><div class=\"hidden-anchor\" id=\"send-an-individual-payment\"></div>Send an individual payment</h1>\n<p>This section describes the steps involved in sending an individual payment using Ripple Payments Direct.</p>\n<!--\n:::attention Note:\nThe procedure for sending a payment differs for Ripple Payments ODL. For more information on sending a payment using Ripple Payments ODL, see [New payment form](new-payment-form.md).\n:::\n\n## Prerequisite\n\nBefore you can start to create payments, log in to [RippleNet Home](https://home.ripple.com).\n\n## 1. Optional: Activate auto-settlement\n\nIf you want your payment transaction to bypass the need to manually settle and execute the payment, activate auto-settlement.\n\nTo activate auto-settlement:\n\n1. In {{process.env.VAR_RNH}}, click the **Settings** tab.\n2. Click **Payments**.\n3. Move the **Activate** slider to the right.\n4. In the **Activate Auto-settlement?** window, click **Activate**.\n\nAuto-settlement is now activated for all payments.\n\n![Auto-settlement](../../images/ripplenet-home/auto-settlement.png)\n\nTo deactivate auto-settlement, move the **Deactivate** slider to the left. -->\n<h2 style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#1-get-quote\" aria-label=\"1 get quote permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a><div class=\"hidden-anchor\" id=\"1-get-quote\"></div>1. Get quote</h2>\n<p>Fill out all necessary information to fetch a quote for the payment, including the quote type, amount, and receiver country.</p>\n<ol>\n<li>\nClick the \n<strong>Payments</strong>\n tab.\n</li>\n<li>\nClick \n<strong>Create Payment</strong>\n > \n<strong>Individual</strong>\n.\n<br>\n<p><img src=\"/payments-direct-2/90764d02eb20a1024419f833f6553634/new-payment.png\" alt=\"New payment\"> </p>\n</li>\n<li>\nOn the \n<strong>New Payment</strong>\n page, select one of the following \n<strong>Quote Type</strong>\n options from the drop-down list.\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Sending Amount</strong>\n: Select this option if you want to specify the amount to be sent prior to factoring in the FX and cost.\n</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Receiving Amount</strong>\n: Select this option if you want to specify the amount to be received after FX and fees have been applied.\n</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>\nIn the \n<strong>Amount</strong>\n field, enter the amount of the currency you want to send or you want the beneficiary to receive.\n<div class=\"admonition admonition-attention\"><div class=\"admonition-heading\"><h5><span class=\"admonition-icon\"><i></i></span>Note:</h5></div><div class=\"admonition-content\"><p>If you specified an amount to be sent (instead of received), the <strong>Payment Currency</strong> field, which allows you to select the sending currency, will be displayed. <code class=\"language-text\">USD</code> is currently the only available sending currency supported by Ripple Payments Direct.</p></div></div>\n</li>\n<li>\nIn the \n<strong>Receiver Country</strong>\n field, select the country where the beneficiary is located from the drop-down list.\n<br>\nFor an overview of all supported payout countries and currencies, see \n<a href=\"/payments-direct-2/payout-network/\">Payout network</a>\n.\n<div class=\"admonition admonition-attention\"><div class=\"admonition-heading\"><h5><span class=\"admonition-icon\"><i></i></span>Optional:</h5></div><div class=\"admonition-content\"><p>In the <strong>Advanced Options</strong> section, you can define advanced quote details. For example, you can specify a receiver RippleNet account or a sender segregated account, apply a currency filter, specify an exchange rate fee, and other payment specifics. For more information, see <a href=\"/payments-direct-2/user-interface/payments/new-payment-form/#advanced-options\">Advanced options</a>.</p></div></div>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<!--6. **United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland** only: From the **Payout Currency** field select either **EUR** or **GBP.**<br>All other countries currently support only one payout currency, hence, the payout currency is pre-selected in those cases.-->\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>\nClick \n<strong>Get Quote</strong>\n.\n</li>\n</ol>\n<p>The <strong>New Payment</strong> page shows you a quote for the payment you initiated. The quote expires after one minute. If the quote expires, you have to get a new quote by creating a new payment using the same field values.</p>\n<p><img src=\"/payments-direct-2/67535904db03f1e16bcf23865b61153a/new-payment-quote-direct.png\" alt=\"Quote options\"></p>\n<h2 style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#2-review-quote\" aria-label=\"2 review quote permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a><div class=\"hidden-anchor\" id=\"2-review-quote\"></div>2. Review quote</h2>\n<p>Review the quote to ensure that the rate and fees are appropriate.</p>\n<p><strong>Quote details example:</strong></p>\n<p><img src=\"/payments-direct-2/a6d58add2f44b613ddf94e25a3861972/quote-details.png\" alt=\"Quote details\"></p>\n<p><strong>1</strong> - <strong>Ripple service fee:</strong> The fee Ripple charges for this payment transaction.<br>\n<strong>2</strong> - <strong>Foreign exchange (FX) rate:</strong> The rate at which the source currency is exchanged for the destination currency.</p>\n<h2 style=\"position:relative;\"><a href=\"#3-accept-quote\" aria-label=\"3 accept quote permalink\" class=\"anchor before\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"16\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" width=\"16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z\"></path></svg></a><div class=\"hidden-anchor\" id=\"3-accept-quote\"></div>3. Accept quote</h2>\n<p>Depending on the type of payment you're making, you must specify both beneficiary and originator information to accept the quote. For example, if you're making a payment on behalf of a third-party originator, you must specify originator information.</p>\n<ol>\n<li>\nFrom the \n<strong>Saved Beneficiary</strong>\n drop-down list, select your beneficiary.\n<div class=\"admonition admonition-attention\"><div class=\"admonition-heading\"><h5><span class=\"admonition-icon\"><i></i></span>Note:</h5></div><div class=\"admonition-content\"><p>The beneficiary information will be included in the RippleNet Payment Object (RPO) and shared between Ripple's intermediary node and the payout partner node.</p></div></div>\n<p>Alternatively, if your intended beneficiary isn't available in the drop-down list, click <strong>Add Identity</strong> and see <a href=\"/payments-direct-2/user-interface/beneficiaries/\">Beneficiaries</a> for more information on how to add and manage beneficiaries.<br><br></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Only if you're making the payment on behalf of a different originator:</strong>\n<br>\n<br>\nSelect \n<strong>This payment will be made on behalf of a separate originator</strong>\n and then select an originator from the \n<strong>Saved Originator</strong>\n drop-down list.\n<p>Alternatively, if your intended originator isn't available in the drop-down list, click <strong>Add Identity</strong> and see <a href=\"/payments-direct-2/user-interface/settings/originator-management/\">Originator management</a> for more information on how to add and manage beneficiaries.<br><br></p>\n</li>\n<li>\nFrom the \n<strong>Transaction Purpose</strong>\n drop-down list, select the purpose of the transaction. \n<!-- Do I have to explain those ?-->\n<details>\n<summary style=\"color:#003D99\">Transaction Purpose options</summary>\n<div class=\"landscape-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>\nAllowance\n</li>\n<li>\nArchitectural, Engineering and Other Technical Services\n</li>\n<li>\nBonus Payment\n</li>\n<li>\nCommission\n</li>\n<li>\nCompensation Payment\n</li>\n<li>\nConstruction and Installation Services\n</li>\n<li>\nDeposit\n</li>\n<li>\nDeposits with or from Offshore Financial Institutions\n</li>\n<li>\nFamily Maintenance\n</li>\n<li>\nGoods and Services by Short-Term Workers\n</li>\n<li>\nGoods and Services by Travellers\n</li>\n<li>\nGoods for Processing &#x26; Manufacturing Services\n</li>\n<li>\nHome Health Care\n</li>\n<li>\nInterest\n</li>\n<li>\nIntra Company Payment\n</li>\n<li>\nInvestment &#x26; Securities\n</li>\n<li>\nInvoice Payment\n</li>\n<li>\nMaintenance and Repair Services\n</li>\n<li>\nMobile P2P Payment\n</li>\n<li>\nOrder Cheque Domestic\n</li>\n<li>\nOrder Cheque Foreign\n</li>\n<li>\nOthers\n</li>\n<li>\nPayment for Machinery, Non-Customized Packaged Software and Transport Equipment\n</li>\n<li>\nPayment for Manufactured Goods\n</li>\n<li>\nPayment for Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles\n</li>\n<li>\nPayroll\n</li>\n<li>\nPurchase Sale of Goods\n</li>\n<li>\nPurchase Sale of Goods and Services\n</li>\n<li>\nPurchase Sale of Services\n</li>\n<li>\nReal Estate Abroad\n</li>\n<li>\nRental Lease general\n</li>\n<li>\nSalary Payment\n</li>\n<li>\nSupplier Payment\n</li>\n<li>\nTerm Loans Long-Term\n</li>\n<li>\nTerm Loans Short-Term\n</li>\n<li>\nTrade Services\n<br>\n</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n</details>\n</li>\n<li>\nIf available, from the \n<strong>Source of Funds</strong>\n drop-down list, select where your funds come from. \n<!-- Do I have to explain those ?-->\n<details>\n<summary style=\"color:#003D99\">Source of Funds options</summary>\n<div class=\"landscape-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>\nAlimony\n</li>\n<li>\nCash Proceeds\n</li>\n<li>\nCompensation\n</li>\n<li>\nEmployee Income\n</li>\n<li>\nGift\n</li>\n<li>\nInheritance\n</li>\n<li>\nInsurance Premium Liquidation\n</li>\n<li>\nPaid Up Capital\n</li>\n<li>\nReal Estate Sale\n</li>\n<li>\nRedemption\n</li>\n<li>\nRetained Earnings\n</li>\n<li>\nRetirement Policy\n</li>\n<li>\nSale Acquisition Corporation\n</li>\n<li>\nSale Of Goods\n</li>\n<li>\nSavings\n</li>\n<li>\nSelf Employment Income\n</li>\n<li>\nWinnings\n</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n</details>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<!-- Do I need to mention the optional identifiers? -->\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\nClick \n<strong>Accept Quote</strong>\n.\n</li>\n</ol>\n<div class=\"admonition admonition-attention\"><div class=\"admonition-heading\"><h5><span class=\"admonition-icon\"><i></i></span>Note:</h5></div><div class=\"admonition-content\"><p>The <strong>Payments</strong> page lists all payments, with the most recent payment on top. After you accept the quote, you can select your payment and in the payment details you'll see the payment hopper <!--on the right-->. The payment hopper shows each payment state transition and the elapsed time between the payment states. Changes in green show successful states, changes in red show stalled or failed states.</p></div></div>\n<p><img src=\"/payments-direct-2/d8f66f6838db9bc5d5fad17be6ab3dbf/payment-hopper-rpd2.png\" alt=\"Payment hopper\"> </p>\n<p>As soon as the payment transaction is settled, the status column will show <strong>Completed</strong>, which indicates that your payment was successful and that funds have been moved. <!-- As soon as both Ripple's intermediary node and the payout partner node have locked the quote, the payment's status will change from *Accepted* to *Locked*. --></p>\n<p><img src=\"/payments-direct-2/3241771d0feb029c4d983cc4775e5957/payment-completed.png\" alt=\"Payment completed\"></p>\n<!--## 4. Prepare and execute settlement\n\nIf you activated auto-settlement, skip this step, otherwise, prepare and execute the settlement to complete the payment.\n\n:::warning Note:\nYou need to settle the payment transaction within 15 minutes, otherwise, the quote you previously accepted will expire and you'll have to get a new quote.\n:::\n\n1. From the payments list, select the payment that you want to settle and then click **Settle**.\n2. On the payment's detail page, click **Settle Payment** (again).\n\n    ![Settle again](../../images/ripplenet-home/settle-again.png)\n\n    The payment's status will now show *Prepared* and then *Executed*. Ripple's intermediary node transfers and liquidates XRP into the selected payout currency. Then, the payout partner completes the payment by sending funds to the beneficiary.<br>\n\n    ![Settlement prepared](../../images/ripplenet-home/settlement-prepared.png)<br>\n    Once the payout partner receives the confirmation that the transaction amount has been credited to the beneficiary, the payout partner updates the status to *Completed*.<br>\n\n3. Refresh your payment's page until the **Status** column changes to *Completed*, which indicates that your payment was successful and that funds have been moved.\n\n    ![Payment completed](../../images/ripplenet-home/payment-completed.png)\n\n## 4. Optional: Investigate and create report\n\nThis section provides instructions for gathering payment details, understanding payment events, and creating reports.\n\n- To verify the payment details, click your payment's ID and then **Payment Object JSON**. <br>In the RPO, you'll find information related to your payment, such as user information and fees.\n  \n    ![Payment Object JSON](../../images/ripplenet-home/payments-reference/payment-object-json.png)\n\n- To verify the details of the event trail related to the payment, click your payment's ID and then **Event Trail JSON**. The event trail lists the types of events that happen during a payment transaction, including a timestamp and event status.\n  \n    ![Event Trail JSON](../../images/ripplenet-home/payments-reference/event-trail-json.png)\n\n- To look at pre-generated reports for {{process.env.VAR_RPD}} transactions:\n  1. Click **Monthly Statement**.\n  2. 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