PO (Purchase Order) Payment Process Explained

If you plan to pay for your license using a purchase order (PO), the easiest way to get the needed bank details is to simulate the purchase—without making any payment—before sending your paperwork. It's a quick step that can save you a lot of time.

Here’s the reason: during the purchase process, 2Checkout, our payment processor, generates a reference number based on specific bank details (how you’re paying, where you're located, and what currency you’re using).

Without the right reference number, getting that information often requires a few emails back and forth.

By simply walking through the checkout process (without actually completing the payment), you’ll get a reference number that unlocks the exact bank info you need.

It’s faster, cleaner, and puts you in full control of the process.

In this guide, we’ll break down how PO payments work.

Every purchase order (PO) requires a vendor registration. Registering 2Checkout as a Vendor depends on the transaction type.

At Advanced Installer, we use 2Checkout as our trusted e-commerce partner to process all orders.

This allows us to offer various payment methods for our customers, including credit/debit cards, PayPal, wire transfers (ACH), vendor-to-vendor payments, and purchase orders (PO).

Usually the payment process is seamless and works smoothly. Sometimes, certain payment methods, like purchase orders (PO), can present some challenges for end-users. We intend to cover most common issues and provide solutions to help you navigate this process.

When using a purchase order (PO) as a payment method, depending on your buying process, you may need to register 2Checkout as a vendor in your company’s vendor database before proceeding.

Usually, to register 2Checkout as a vendor, your company requires certain bank details. 2Checkout is a group of companies with multiple bank accounts and payment processors so the bank details depend on the specifics of the transaction.

To get the data needed for registering 2Checkout as a vendor, you need to provide us* by email the following details:

  • Payment Method: What payment method will be used for the order (e.g., PO, wire transfer, credit card)?
  • For PO: We need to know how the payment will be initiated: will it be through a wire transfer, a check, or a credit card?
  • Country: The country from which the purchase is being made.
  • Currency: The currency in which the transaction will be processed.

Once these details are provided, 2Checkout will be able to provide the necessary bank information for registration, and the process can move forward.

*We will act as a proxy between you as a buyer and 2Checkot. You can also contact 2Checkout directly (with a lower priority) or provide us the requested information and we will contact 2Checkout. We, as a partner for 2Checkout, have a higher priority.

Simulating the Purchase: A Faster and Simpler Alternative

There is a simpler solution to avoid delays: simulating the purchase. Through the payment simulation, you will be able to issue a reference number from 2Checkout. This reference number is what 2Checkout requires during the PO process.

Here’s how it works:

  • 1. Simulate the Purchase: When you go through the purchase flow on our website, you can simulate the purchase using the exact payment method you intend to use (e.g., PO, wire transfer, or credit card).
  • 2. Provide Payment Information: During the simulated purchase, you will enter the payment details that you will use for the actual purchase.
  • 3. Reference Number Generation: Once you provide the required details, a reference number will be generated for your order. This reference number is all that’s needed for 2Checkout to provide the necessary bank details without asking for any additional information.
  • 4. Cancel Anytime: If for any reason you need to cancel or modify the order, you can do so at any time before payment is issued. If you need to redo any steps in the purchase flow, simply cancel the current simulated order and start again from our website.

Why We Recommend Simulating Your Purchase

  • By simulating your purchase, you can bypass the lengthy process of providing detailed bank information for PO registration.
  • The reference number generated during the simulation streamlines the process, making it easier for 2Checkout to provide the information needed to proceed with your order.
  • Additionally, the flexibility of canceling and redoing the order during the simulation ensures that you have complete control over the process. You can initiate the purchase at your convenience and make any necessary adjustments without worrying about the transaction going through prematurely.

To Resume

Either by contacting directly 2Checkout and provide the requested information such as, payment method, currency, country where the transaction is made from and the product, in this case it will be Advanced Installer OR, by simulating the purchase process and send the reference number for your order among the documents required to be filled, you can register 2Checkout in your vendor system.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team.

We're always here to help!