> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.travelledger.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.travelledger.org/managing-your-partners/commercial-link-creation/payments-overview/payment-profiles.md).

# Payment Profiles

Before creating commercial links, the PE has to create its various components. **Payment Profiles** are a key requirement for a successful Commercial Link, they are templates configured to tell Travel Ledger which payment method to use when settling a cycle. 

Payment Profiles can be configured through **Payments -> Payment Profiles**.

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You will need to click on the Create button and name your new Payment Profile. You will then select one of the available payment methods from the 'Payment Platform' drop down and enter the additional details required. 

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**Payment profiles depend on the underlying payment vehicles (i.e. e-wallet configuration will be different) and the configuration screens will be different as the platform evolves.**  
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Once a Payment Profile is configured, the next steps are:

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[Business Terms](/managing-your-partners/commercial-link-creation/payments-overview/untitled.md)
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[Settlement Schedules](/managing-your-partners/commercial-link-creation/payments-overview/settlement-schedules.md)
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