# Making payment for eStamping (Optional)

In certain workflows, eStamping may be required as part of the document execution. In such cases, the initiator can configure the workflow to **collect the stamping fee from the external recipient during the signing process**.

When this option is enabled, the signing journey for the external user includes an additional **payment step before final signing**.

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#### When Is Payment Required?

* During document initiation, the **initiator chooses to collect eStamping charges from the external signer**.
* If enabled, the external user must complete the payment **before proceeding to sign the document**.

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#### Email Notification to External User

The external recipient receives an email notification containing:

* Document name
* Initiator (sender) details
* Date and time of request
* A **Review and Sign** action

Clicking **Review and Sign** opens the document signing flow.

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#### Reviewing the Document Before Payment

Before making any payment, the external user can:

* **View the document** in full
* **Download the document**
* **View or download attachments** (if any)
* **Add or view comments**
* **Check the signing order** to understand participants and sequence

This ensures the user can fully review the document and context **before committing to payment**.

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#### Proceeding With Payment

If the document requires eStamping payment:

* A **Proceed to Pay** option is displayed in the signing interface
* The user can continue only after confirming the document is acceptable

On clicking **Proceed to Pay**:

* The user is redirected to a **secure payment gateway**
* Multiple payment options may be available, such as:

  * UPI
  * Credit / Debit Cards
  * Net Banking
  * Wallets
  * EMI or Pay Later (based on gateway support)

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#### Payment Completion and Redirection

* Once the payment is completed successfully:
  * The transaction is validated
  * The user is automatically redirected to the **eStamp provider page (NESL)**

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#### Completing the Signing Process

After redirection:

* The document is displayed with the applied stamp
* The external user can proceed with the **remaining signing steps**
* The signing flow continues seamlessly until completion