Business glossary
Payment portal
An online page where a customer can view an amount due and submit payment.
Example
A customer opens a page to review an invoice and use a supported payment method. The portal should make the document, amount due and payment instructions clear.
How it differs from related terms
A portal is the customer-facing interface. The gateway handles payment-information transmission. Viewing an invoice or starting a payment does not by itself confirm that the balance has been settled.
Frequently asked questions
What is an example of payment portal?
A customer opens a page to review an invoice and use a supported payment method. The portal should make the document, amount due and payment instructions clear.
How should payment portal be interpreted?
A portal is the customer-facing interface. The gateway handles payment-information transmission. Viewing an invoice or starting a payment does not by itself confirm that the balance has been settled.