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Payment status – what do the different statuses mean?

An overview of payment statuses in Catacloud – what they mean, where to find them, and what to do if something isn't right.

Written by Florence C.L.H. Kröger-Smedmann

What do the different statuses mean?

After a payment has been sent to the bank, the voucher will receive a status that updates along the way. Here is what the different statuses mean:

  • Awaiting attestation – the voucher has been received, but must be attested by one or more people before it can be paid.

  • Awaiting approval – attested, but waiting for someone with payment access to send it to the bank.

  • Sent to bank – the payment has been submitted to the bank and is being processed.

  • Paid – the bank has completed the payment.

  • Rejected – the bank or a user has rejected the payment. See the error text for the reason.

  • Cancelled – the payment has been manually cancelled from Catacloud.

The payment has been sent but not completed – what do I do?

If a payment shows the status Sent to bank without becoming Paid, this may be because:

  • The bank is processing the payment (can take up to one banking day)

  • The payment date is in the future

  • The bank has rejected the payment – check whether the voucher has received the status Rejected and read the error text

  • Missing or invalid bank consent – see the article on sending payments to the bank

Important: Always check whether the payment has actually been completed in your online bank before resending it, to avoid double payment.

Can I change a payment that has been sent?

No – a payment that has been sent to the bank cannot be edited. If you have sent the wrong amount or to the wrong account, you must cancel the payment and send a new one. See the article Cancel or change a payment that has been sent to the bank.

When should you contact us?

Contact support and provide:

  • Company name

  • Invoice number and supplier

  • Which status the voucher is showing

  • Screenshot of any error message

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