Overview
Paymentshield allows you to generate home insurance quotes and submit referrals directly from a case in Smartr365. It requires adviser-level credentials for quotes and an introducer code for referrals.
Setting Up Paymentshield
Quote Credentials
Navigate to Settings > My Credentials > Paymentshield
Enter the following:
Field | Required | Notes |
User ID | Yes | Your Paymentshield adviser/user ID |
Passkey | Yes | Your API access key/password |
Branch Number | Yes | Your brokerage branch identifier |
Commission Sacrifice % | No | Optional β 0 to 100, up to 2 decimal places |
Click Save
Referral Credentials (Separate)
Navigate to Settings > My Credentials > Paymentshield Referral
Enter your Introducer Code (max 6 characters)
Click Save
Mandatory Fields for Quotes
Field | Where to Complete | Notes |
Applicant 1 Details | Fact Find > Personal Details | Name, DOB, email, phone |
Applicant 2 Details | Fact Find > Personal Details | If joint policy |
Property Type | Fact Find > Property | e.g., Detached, Semi-Detached, Flat |
Number of Bedrooms | Fact Find > Property | |
Year Built | Fact Find > Property | |
Property Address | Fact Find > Property | Full address including postcode |
How to Get a Quote
Open the case and navigate to the Home Insurance section
Select Paymentshield as the provider
Click Get Quote
Review the results including:
Buildings and contents cover amounts
Excess amounts
Annual and monthly premiums
Commission rate and amount
Click Add to Case to link the quote
How to Submit a Referral
From the Home Insurance section, select Paymentshield Referral
Choose the preferred contact method:
SMS
Email
Select the referral type:
Online referral
Telephony referral
Optionally set preferred contact date and time slots
Click Submit Referral
Troubleshooting
Issue | Solution |
Paymentshield option not visible | Check the Paymentshield feature flag is enabled for your firm |
Credentials error on quote | Verify User ID, Passkey, and Branch Number in Settings > My Credentials > Paymentshield |
Referral fails | Check your Introducer Code is saved in My Credentials > Paymentshield Referral |
Time slot unavailable | The system will suggest alternative available dates/times |
