"What documents are required to activate Razorpay for a school?"

"You need the school's registration certificate, trust deed/society registration, PAN card of the institution, and a bank account statement in the school's name."

"Are there any setup fees for Razorpay school integration?"

"No. Linking Razorpay with School Thinker has zero setup fees. You only pay a standard transaction fee (MDR) per transaction."

"Can parents pay school fees via UPI apps like PhonePe or GPay?"

"Yes. Razorpay supports all major UPI apps, cards, wallets, and Net Banking out of the box."

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How to Integrate Razorpay for Online School Fee Collection (Step-by-Step)

Learn how to link Razorpay with your school ERP software to collect student fees online via UPI, Credit Cards, and Net Banking instantly.

By School Thinker Team · February 6, 2026 · 6 min read

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1. Introduction: Why Schools Need Online Payment Gateways

The traditional way of collecting school fees—waiting in long queues at the counter, dealing with cash shortages, writing physical receipts, and tracking bounces—is slow and prone to errors. Today, parents prefer the convenience of paying online from their homes or offices.

By integrating a payment gateway like Razorpay directly into your school management software, you can offer instant online payments. In this guide, we will explain exactly how to set this up for your school.

2. Key Benefits of Razorpay Online Payments for Schools

Integrating Razorpay with School Thinker offers several critical benefits for school administrations:

Instant Receipts: Parents receive a PDF fee receipt immediately on their app or email once the transaction is successful.
Zero Reconciliation Issues: The software automatically updates the student's dues ledger, eliminating manual entry.
Multiple Payment Options: Support for UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm), Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Net Banking, and Net Banking.
Automated Reminders: Send automated WhatsApp and SMS alerts to parents with a direct payment link.

3. Step-by-Step Integration Process

Follow these simple steps to link Razorpay with your school ERP portal:

Step 1: Create a Razorpay Account

Visit [razorpay.com](https://razorpay.com) and sign up for a business account under the "Educational Institution" category.

Step 2: KYC & Document Verification

Submit the required KYC documents (Institution PAN, Registration Certificate, and Bank Account details). Activation usually takes 24 to 48 hours.

Step 3: Generate API Keys

Go to the Razorpay Dashboard → Settings → API Keys → click "Generate Live Key". Copy the Key ID and Key Secret.

Step 4: Add Keys to School Thinker

Paste the Key ID and Key Secret into the School Thinker portal under the Fee Settings dashboard. Online payments will go live instantly!

4. Frequently Asked Questions

Please refer to the FAQ section in the header or ask our 24/7 customer support team for any custom integration queries.

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