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Integration · Payments
Razorpay integration for Indian businesses
Razorpay is one of India's most widely used payment gateways, supporting UPI, cards, net banking and wallets. Connected to the ERP, customers can pay invoices online and finance can reconcile settlements without spreadsheets.
Overview
What this integration is for
Odoo includes a Razorpay payment provider for online payments; we configure it and add the reconciliation and reporting finance teams need.
01Data
What data syncs, and in which direction
| Entity | Direction | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Payments | App → ERP | Successful payments recorded against invoices or orders. |
| Payment links | ERP → App | Links created for invoices and sent by email or WhatsApp. |
| Refunds | ERP → App | Refunds triggered from credit notes. |
| Settlements | App → ERP | Settlement reports matched to payments, with fees and GST on fees posted. |
02Use cases
Common use cases
01
Faster collections
Payment links on every invoice.
02
Online orders
UPI and card payments at eCommerce checkout.
03
Clean reconciliation
Settlements matched to payments and bank deposits.
03 — Architecture
API architecture
Payment events arrive by webhook, are verified with the webhook secret and processed idempotently. Settlement data is fetched daily and matched to payments and bank statement lines.
04Reliability
Authentication, errors and retries
01
Authentication
Razorpay key ID and secret plus a webhook secret, stored securely.
02
Error handling
Unmatched payments go to a review queue; webhook signature failures are logged and rejected.
03
Retry strategy
Razorpay retries webhooks; the integration also polls recent payments to catch any missed.
05 — Data mapping
Field mapping essentials
| Razorpay | ERP |
|---|---|
| payment_id | Payment reference |
| order_id / notes | Invoice or sales order |
| settlement fees and tax | Bank charges and input GST |
06 — Automation
Automation opportunities
- Invoice marked paid as soon as the payment is captured
- Daily settlement reconciliation
- Failed payment follow-up
07 — Security
Security considerations
Card data never touches the ERP; webhooks verified; least-privilege API keys.
Related
Where this integration fits
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does Odoo support Razorpay?
Yes, Odoo includes a Razorpay payment provider. Settlement reconciliation usually needs additional setup.
Can customers pay by UPI?
Yes, UPI is supported through Razorpay checkout and payment links.
Next step
Connecting Razorpay to your ERP?
Tell us your volumes, channels and data rules. We will outline the architecture and the risks before anything is built.