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Configure secure payment integration with AAIB to accept credit card transactions in Kwentra Pay.

Business Value

  • Seamless credit card payment processing directly within Kwentra.
  • Supports flexible payment department configuration and multiple modules (Front Office, Online Booking).
  • Increases guest satisfaction with fast, reliable, and secure payments.

Use Cases

  • Prevent errors by ensuring payment departments have an assigned currency.
  • Link different payment departments (credit cards) to allow for department-level transaction tracking.
  • Enable AAIB payments for both Front Office and Online Booking.

How to Configure AAIB Integration

1. Navigate to the Integration Settings

  • Go to Front Office → Settings → Integrations → Kwentra Pay → Arab African International Bank (AAIB).

2. Configure Access Credentials

  • Access Token:
    • Enter the unique Access Token provided by AAIB (mandatory).
  • Save credentials to establish the basic integration.

3. Set Up Payment Settings

  • Click Add to configure a new payment card.
  • Payment Department:
    • Select a credit-type department (mandatory).
    • Validation: Departments cannot be assigned to more than one payment card.
    • Message on conflict: “The department DEPARTMENT NAME is already configured on another payment method.”
  • Currency:
    • The department’s default currency will be displayed automatically.
    • Validation: If no currency is set, you cannot save.
    • Message: “Cannot save the form as the department DEPARTMENT NAME does not include a currency. Please set a default currency for the department or select a different department.”
  • Button Label:
    • Enter the button text to display on the payment action (mandatory).
  • Allowed Modules:
    • Select where the payment method should appear (Front Office and/or Online Booking).

4. Save Configuration

  • Click Save to apply your settings and enable the AAIB integration

Transaction Logs

(Front Office → Settings → Integrations → Kwentra Pay → Logs)
  1. AAIB Transaction Tracking
    • Payment Gateway Name:
      • Multi-select dropdown now includes “AAIB” as an option.
    • Details Column:
      • View extra information returned by AAIB for each transaction.
    • Details Filter:
      • Search for transactions using keywords or references in the Details field.
    • Parameter Updates:
      • All parameters (date, amount, status, etc.) reflect values provided by AAIB for each operation.

Notes & Tips
  • You cannot delete the last remaining payment method for a tenant.
  • If a department does not have a currency, you must update its settings first before linking it to AAIB.
  • Use the enhanced logs to quickly resolve guest disputes or investigate any failed payments with AAIB.