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Learn the basics about Text2Pay in Marlin GTX trusted automotive software by Megabus.

Updated 30 October 2026

**Marlin GTX** enables payments and deposits to be requested and completed via SMS using Text2Pay.

Text2Pay sends a secure payment link to the customer’s mobile and automatically reconciles the payment once completed.

It can be used to take full invoice payments or deposits for work orders and Business Planner bookings.

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Note — A valid customer mobile number is required to use Text2Pay.

Text2Pay Invoices

Text2Pay can be used when finalising invoices.

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In the Payment Details pop-up:

  • Enter the payment Amount
  • Set Type to MPAY Text2Pay
  • Click Send when prompted

The customer receives an SMS with a secure payment link.

Once the customer completes payment, the invoice will automatically finalise.

Note — Text2Pay links expire after one hour and must be resent if payment is not completed.

Text2Pay Deposits

Text2Pay can also be used when taking a deposit on work orders.

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To request a deposit by Text2Pay:

  • Enter the deposit amount in New Deposit
  • Click **Save**
  • In Payment Details, set Type to MPAY Text2Pay
  • Click Request Deposit

Planner Payment Requests

Text2Pay deposits can also be requested directly from the Business Planner for bookings linked to a work order.

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To request payment from the planner:

  • Right-click the booking
  • Select Request Payment
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Choose a payment option:

  • Default Deposit using the preset percentage
  • Full Balance
  • Custom Amount entered manually
  • Click Request to send the SMS payment link

The booking’s payment status updates automatically once payment is completed.

Message Templates

Text2Pay uses an SMS template to generate payment messages, which can be edited by selecting System > System Files > Customers > SMS Standard Messages from the menu bar.

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To edit the Text2Pay message:

  • Open the MPAY template in Edit mode
  • Enter the message text using supported variables
  • Click **Save**
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Note — If SMS Standard Messages is unavailable, contact contact the Megabus Support Team.

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