One-Time Payment

A One-Time Payment Product in BagelPay is a digital item that customers purchase with a single, upfront payment—no recurring charges or subscriptions. This model is ideal for selling e-books, software licenses, downloadable content, or any product or service that requires only a one-time transaction.

One-time payment products are best suited for digital goods, lifetime access offers, or services that do not require renewals.

Understanding One-Time Payment

Scenarios that call for a one-time payment model include the following:

  1. Physical Goods and Retail: Ideal for tangible products like clothing, electronics, furniture, or groceries, where customers pay a single upfront price to own the item outright.

  2. Single-Use Digital Products: Suitable for downloadable software, e-books, templates, or media files, where the user gains lifetime access upon purchase without needing ongoing updates or maintenance.

  3. Event Tickets: For one-time experiences such as concerts, conferences, plays, or sports games, customers pay a single price to attend.

  4. Education and Certification: One-time payment works well for courses or certifications not tied to a subscription model, where the value is delivered through a single offering or completion of a program.

  5. Customized or Bespoke Services: Personal services such as photography sessions, design projects, consulting services, or home repairs often involve a one-time payment for specific deliverables.

  6. Art and Collectibles: For purchasing original artworks, antiques, or rare collectibles, where the customer pays for ownership of the item rather than ongoing access or usage.

  7. Travel and Tourism: Applicable for booking flights, hotel stays, tours, or vacation packages, where the payment covers a defined period or service.

  8. Licenses and Rights: One-time payments are common for intellectual property usage, such as licensing a song, purchasing exclusive rights to a photograph, or acquiring patents.

  9. Standalone Hardware or Devices: Electronics or appliances (e.g., cameras, refrigerators, laptops) often require a single payment for ownership unless bundled with a subscription for additional services.

  10. Non-Recurring Software Features: For software offering permanent licenses instead of subscription-based access (e.g., Adobe programs under perpetual license models).

  11. One-off Donations or Contributions: Crowdfunding or charity campaigns often involve one-time contributions rather than recurring commitments.

  12. Homeownership and Real Estate: Purchasing property, land, or high-value assets typically involves a one-time fee rather than ongoing payments.

The one-time payment model is most effective when the product or service has a clear, finite value, is not dependent on regular updates, and does not require long-term access or maintenance. It appeals to customers who prefer upfront costs without recurring financial obligations.

How to Add a One-Time Payment Product

1

Navigate to the Dashboard

Log in to your BagelPay dashboard.

2

Go to the Products Section

Click Product in the sidebar to view your catalogue.

3

Add a New Product

Click Create Product and select One-Time Payment Product.

4

Enter Product Details

Fill in the following fields:

  • Product Name: Clear, descriptive name

  • Description: Detailed explanation, features, and benefits

  • Price: Set a one-time price

  • Product Category: Select the appropriate tax category

  • Whether tax in price: If select No, the VAT/GST will be add into the price.

5

Save Your Product

Click Add product. Your product is now available for customers to purchase.

How to Edit a One-Time Payment Product

1

Access the Products Section

From your dashboard, go to Products.

2

Locate the Product to Edit

Find the product in the list and click the edit button.

3

Update Product Details

Edit any of the following:

  • Product Name: Clear, descriptive name

  • Description: Detailed explanation, features, and benefits

  • Price: Set a one-time price

  • Product Category: Select the appropriate tax category

  • Whether tax in price: If select No, the VAT/GST will be add into the price.

4

Save Changes

Click Update product to apply your updates.

Editing a product does not affect customers who have already purchased it.

How to Archive a One-Time Payment Product

Remove a product from your catalogue if it’s discontinued or no longer relevant. Archived products cannot be purchased by new customers, but existing sales records remain.

1

Access the Products Section

Go to Products in your dashboard.

2

Find the Product to Archive

Scroll or search to locate the product.

3

Archive the Product

Click the Archive Product button and confirm when prompted.

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