RSVPay Guide
How to Create an Event Payment Link in Nigeria
Collect contributions for any event using a single payment link. No POS, no bank transfer chaos. Here's how event organisers in Nigeria are doing it.
Create your event payment link in 2 minutes. Free.
Get startedEvery Nigerian event organiser eventually runs into the same problem: how do you collect payments from a large group of people efficiently? Whether it's a birthday dinner, a wedding aso-ebi, a corporate event, a church outing, a school reunion, or a concert ticket sale, collecting money manually is chaotic.
An event payment link solves this. Instead of posting your bank account in a group chat and manually reconciling who has paid, you share a single link. Everyone who opens it sees what they're paying for, transfers the exact amount, and gets confirmed automatically. You see it all in real time.
What Is an Event Payment Link?
An event payment link is a URL that takes guests or attendees to a secure payment page for your specific event. It shows the event name, what's being collected (ticket, contribution, aso-ebi, etc.), how much, and lets the person pay without needing your bank details directly.
In Nigeria, RSVPay uses Paystack's hosted checkout to handle payments. Each payer is redirected to a secure checkout page to pay by card. The payment is confirmed automatically the moment it clears. No bank details to copy, no app to download, no shared pool confusion.
Who Uses Event Payment Links?
How to Create an Event Payment Link on RSVPay
Create a free account
Sign up at rsvpay.com.ng with your email. Add your bank account details. This is where collected funds will be paid out to you.
Create your event
Click "Create event", choose your collection type (items/tickets, goal amount, or open contributions), give it a name and date, and add what you're collecting for.
Set your collection options
Add the items people are paying for (e.g. regular ticket ₦5,000, VIP ticket ₦15,000, aso-ebi fabric ₦8,000). Set quantities if applicable. Enable part-payments if guests can pay in installments.
Share your link
You get a short, shareable link (e.g. rsvpay.com.ng/e/your-event-name). Share it in your WhatsApp group, Instagram story, email, or wherever your guests are.
Track in real time
Your dashboard shows every payment as it comes in: who paid, what they selected, how much. You can export the guest list at any time.
Receive your funds
When you're ready, trigger a payout. The total collected amount (minus the small RSVPay fee) is transferred to your bank account.
Key Features to Look For in an Event Payment Link Tool
Secure card checkout
Guests pay via Paystack's hosted checkout. No bank details to copy, no app to install.
Real-time tracking
You see every payment the moment it clears. No waiting for bank alert screenshots.
Multiple items or ticket types
Collect for different options (e.g. regular vs VIP, different aso-ebi sizes) from one link.
Part-payment support
Let guests pay a deposit now and balance later. Critical for high-value collections.
Guest management
See your full paid guest list, export it, and track outstanding balances.
Automatic reminders
Send payment reminders to guests who haven't paid, without chasing manually.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a business account or registration to create an event payment link?
No. RSVPay is available to individuals. You just need a personal bank account to receive payouts. Funds are paid directly to your bank account after verification.
Can I collect payments for a free event (just RSVP tracking)?
RSVPay is primarily designed for paid collections. If your event is free, you don't need a payment link. A simple Google Form or RSVPay page with ₦0 items may work for tracking attendance.
What if I need to refund someone?
You can process manual refunds from your dashboard. If a guest provided their bank details, the organiser can initiate a transfer directly. RSVPay prompts guests to save their bank details after payment for this reason.
Can I add a custom message or redirect after payment?
Yes. You can set a custom thank-you message that guests see after paying, and optionally redirect them to another URL (e.g. your event website or WhatsApp group).
How does the link look when shared?
Each event gets a unique link like rsvpay.com.ng/e/your-event-name. When shared on WhatsApp or social media, it shows a branded preview card with the event name, date, and an image if you've uploaded one.
Create your event payment link today.
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