Payment Complete
Trigger a workflow when payment is successfully processed for an order.
Overview
The Payment Complete trigger fires when payment for an order is successfully confirmed. This is distinct from order creation - it specifically indicates money has been received.
When It Fires
- Credit card payment successful
- PayPal payment confirmed
- Stripe payment processed
- Bank transfer verified
- Any payment gateway confirms payment
Configuration
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Method | select | No | Filter by payment gateway |
| Minimum Amount | number | No | Payments above this amount |
Available Data
Payment Information
| Variable | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
{{Trigger.transaction_id}} | string | Gateway transaction ID |
{{Trigger.payment_method}} | string | Payment method ID |
{{Trigger.payment_method_title}} | string | Payment method name |
{{Trigger.date_paid}} | string | Payment timestamp |
Order Information
All standard order data is available (see Order Created).
Example Workflows
Payment Receipt
Send payment confirmation:
- Trigger: Payment Complete
- Action: Send Email
- To:
{{Trigger.billing.email}} - Subject:
Payment Received - Order #{{Trigger.order_number}} - Body: Payment confirmation with transaction details
- To:
Accounting Sync
Update accounting system:
- Trigger: Payment Complete
- Action: Create accounting entry
- Amount:
{{Trigger.total}} - Transaction:
{{Trigger.transaction_id}} - Method:
{{Trigger.payment_method_title}}
- Amount:
High-Value Payment Alert
Notify of large payments:
- Trigger: Payment Complete
- Minimum Amount: 1000
- Action: Send Email
- To:
finance@yourstore.com - Subject:
Large payment: ${{Trigger.total}}
- To:
Digital Delivery
Deliver digital products:
- Trigger: Payment Complete
- Condition: Order contains digital product
- Action: Send Email
- To:
{{Trigger.billing.email}} - Body: Download links
- To:
Payment vs Order Status
| Trigger | When to Use |
|---|---|
| Payment Complete | Financial confirmation, receipts |
| Order Processing | Fulfillment workflows |
| Order Created | Immediate notifications |
Best Practices
- Use for financial/accounting automation
- Ideal for digital product delivery
- Good for payment confirmation emails
- Track transactions for reconciliation