Getting started with Pinch viaSocket integration

This guide walks you through connecting Pinch Payments to your favourite apps using viaSocket's workflow automation platform. Whether you're automating subscription billing, syncing payment data, or triggering actions when a payment is received, the integration lets you build powerful workflows without writing code.

Explore the available integration options on the viaSocket Pinch Payments page.

What Is Pinch Payments?

Pinch Payments is a PCI-compliant Australian payment platform for collecting payments via direct debit and credit card. It supports:

One-off and recurring payments
Subscriptions and invoicing
Direct debit and credit card processing

What Is viaSocket?

viaSocket is a versatile automation platform that connects over 1,500 apps. It allows you to build workflows that trigger actions across platforms - without writing code. Think of it as your automation command centre.

Key Features of the Integration

With viaSocket, you can:

Triggers (Events that start a workflow)

Payer Created
Payer Updated
Payment Created
Payment Scheduled
Realtime Payment Event
Subscription Created
Subscription Cancelled

Actions (Tasks you can automate)

Create or Update Payer
Add a Source to a Payer (e.g., bank account or card)
Add a Subscription
Find a Subscription
Create or Update Scheduled Payment
Create Realtime Payment

Popular Use Cases

Here are some ready-to-use templates to get you started:

Create or Update Payer in Pinch when a new Jotform submission is received
Add a Subscription in Pinch when a new email arrives in Gmail
Add a Source to a Payer in Pinch from Gmail
Send a Zoho Cliq message when a refund or subscription event occurs in Pinch Payments

How to Set It Up

Step 1: Sign Up or Log In

Create an account on viaSocket and navigate to the Pinch Payments integration page.

Step 2: Choose Your Apps

Select Pinch Payments and the app you want to connect (e.g., Gmail, Jotform, Zoho Cliq).

Step 3: Configure Your Workflow

Pick a trigger (e.g., “New Subscription”)
Choose an action (e.g., “Send Slack Message”)
Map the data fields between the apps

Step 4: Test & Activate

Run a test to ensure everything works smoothly. Once confirmed, activate your workflow and let automation do the rest.

viaSocket with AI

Connect Pinch Payments actions with AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor using the viaSocket MCP Server for Pinch Payments.

Need Help?

viaSocket offers:

24/7 live chat with AI and human experts
A detailed Workflow Automation Guide
Custom templates and expert support for tailored setups

Pro Tips

Use conditional logic to fine-tune workflows
Combine multiple triggers and actions for complex automations
Regularly review workflows to adapt to API changes or business needs