This article explains how payments are processed for vendors (restaurants/stores) and delivery drivers on your Deonde platform. While customer payments are collected automatically through integrated payment gateways, vendor and driver payments require manual processing by the platform administrator.
How Customer Payments Work
Supported Payment Methods
Your Deonde platform integrates with multiple payment gateways to collect customer payments:
Stripe - Credit cards, debit cards, and digital wallets
PayPal - PayPal accounts and linked payment methods
Razorpay - Cards, UPI, net banking, and mobile wallets
And Many other Supported payment gateways.
Cash on Delivery - Direct payment to delivery driver
Payment Flow
Customer places an order and selects payment method
Payment is processed through the integrated gateway
Funds are deposited directly into your business account
Deonde platform records the transaction and updates settlement data
Vendor Payment Process
Payment Method: Manual Bank Transfer
Vendor payments are processed manually by the platform administrator through bank transfers. This approach provides greater control over cash flow and payment timing.
Steps to Process Vendor Payments
Access settlement reports
Log into your admin dashboard
Navigate to the Vendor Settlement Under Analytics Tab.
Review vendor earnings
Deonde automatically calculates vendor earnings for each order
Commission rates and platform fees are deducted automatically
Net payment amounts are displayed in the settlement reports
Download payment data
Export settlement reports containing vendor payment details
Reports include order summaries, commission deductions, and final amounts
Save reports for your accounting records
Process bank transfers
Transfer the calculated amounts to each vendor's registered bank account
Use the net amounts shown in your settlement reports
Process payments according to your established payment schedule
Update payment status
Mark payments as "Completed" in your admin panel
Add payment reference numbers for tracking
Maintain records of all processed payments
Driver Payment Process
Payment Method: Manual Bank Transfer
Similar to vendor payments, driver compensation is processed manually through bank transfers.
Steps to Process Driver Payments
Access driver earnings reports
Log into your admin dashboard
Navigate to the Driver Settlement Under Analytics Tab.
Calculate total earnings
Deonde tracks delivery fees, tips, and bonuses automatically
Platform calculates net earnings after any applicable deductions
Review earnings data for accuracy before processing
Process payments
Transfer calculated amounts to drivers' bank accounts
Follow your established payment schedule (daily, weekly, or bi-weekly)
Maintain payment documentation for records
Update payment records
Mark driver payments as completed in the system
Record payment dates and reference numbers
Ensure all payment data is properly documented
Recommended Payment Schedules
For Vendors
Weekly payments - Recommended for most businesses
Bi-weekly payments - Suitable for established vendor relationships
Monthly payments - Appropriate for high-volume vendors with stable cash flow
For Drivers
Daily payments - Improves driver satisfaction and retention
Weekly payments - Standard practice for most delivery platforms
Bi-weekly payments - Suitable for part-time or occasional drivers