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# 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.
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One-time payment products are best suited for digital goods, lifetime access offers, or services that do not require renewals.
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## 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.
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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.
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## How to Add a One-Time Payment Product
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**Navigate to the Dashboard**
Log in to your BagelPay dashboard.
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**Go to the Products Section**
Click **Product** in the sidebar to view your catalogue.
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**Add a New Product**
Click **Create Product** and select **One-Time Payment Product**.
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**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.
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**Save Your Product**
Click **Add product**. Your product is now available for customers to purchase.
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## How to Edit a One-Time Payment Product
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**Access the Products Section**
From your dashboard, go to **Products**.
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**Locate the Product to Edit**
Find the product in the list and click the edit button.
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**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.
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**Save Changes**
Click **Update product** to apply your updates.
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Editing a product does not affect customers who have already purchased it.
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## 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.
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**Access the Products Section**
Go to **Products** in your dashboard.
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**Find the Product to Archive**
Scroll or search to locate the product.
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**Archive the Product**
Click the **Archive Product** button and confirm when prompted.
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