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# Payment Channel Integration Options
There are three ways to direct users into the hosted payment page flow:
1. **Payment Channel Selection Page (PCSP)**: Users choose from a variety of available payment channels
2. **Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Page**: Users are directed to a page where they can input their mobile number and be directed to the payment channel for the appropriate carrier billing channel
3. **Direct Payment Channel**: Users are sent directly to a specific payment channel
This flexibility allows merchants to tailor the payment experience to their specific needs and user preferences
## Payment Channel Selection Page
The Payment Channel Selection Page provides users with a selection of available payment channels. This option is suitable when you want to offer multiple payment methods and let users choose their preferred one. It is especially convenient if you want to let Coda manage the listing of payment channels like displayed below. To use the Payment Channel Selection Page, you need to pass the parameter `paytype=0` in [the payment request initiation](/codapay/hosted-payment-page-integration/initiate-a-payment-request.md).
### How it works
1. Users are presented with a list of available payment channels on the payment channel selection page hosted by Coda.
2. Users select their preferred payment channel from the list
3. Users are redirected to the chosen payment channel's hosted payment page to complete the transaction
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**Important Notes**
* The Payment Channel Selection Page **does not** **display** the **fixed price points** and **cash card channels**.
* To use the Payment Channel Selection Page, you need to complete the Payment Page Configuration. Failure to do so will result in error 233.
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## Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Page
The Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Page allows users to be directed to a page where they can input their mobile number and be directed to the appropriate carrier billing channel. This option is ideal for simplifying the payment process for users who prefer to use their mobile carrier for billing. To use the DCB page, you need to pass the parameter `paytype=1` in [the payment request initiation](/codapay/hosted-payment-page-integration/initiate-a-payment-request.md).
### How it works
* Users are directed to a page where they input their mobile phone number
* The system identifies the mobile carrier based on the phone number provided
* Users are redirected to the payment page for the identified carrier billing channel to complete the transaction
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**Important Notes**
In some regions, the system may not recognize the carrier by phone number. In such cases, the user will be prompted to select the channel manually.
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## Direct Payment Channel
The Direct Payment Channel option allows users to be sent directly to a specific payment channel. This is suitable when you know the user's preferred payment method and want to streamline the process by skipping the selection step. To use this option, you need to pass the payment channel ID in the `paytype` parameter. The full list of available payment channel IDs is available [here](/codapay/references/supported-payment-channels.md).
### How it works
* The system directs users to a specific payment channel based on predefined criteria
* Users are redirected directly to the hosted payment page of the selected payment channel
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**Important Notes**
Ensure the predefined payment channel is correctly configured
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