What Are Payment Links
Not every business needs a full checkout page. Payment links give you a way to request money from anyone, anywhere, without building anything.
What a payment link is A payment link is a URL that takes the person who clicks it directly to a payment page. You generate the link, set the amount and description, and share it, over WhatsApp, email, SMS, or anywhere else. The customer clicks, pays, and you get notified.
Who payment links are for Service businesses that invoice clients. Freelancers requesting project payments. E-commerce businesses selling on social media without a website. Any business that needs to collect money without setting up a full checkout flow.
How they work on the backend When the customer clicks the link, they land on a hosted payment page managed by the gateway. They select their payment method, confirm, and the transaction is processed exactly as it would be through a standard checkout. The merchant receives the funds and a notification, no manual follow-up needed.
When to use payment links vs a full gateway integration If you're processing occasional payments or selling through social channels, payment links are faster to deploy and require no technical work. If you're running high volumes through your own website or app, a full gateway integration gives you more control and a better customer experience.
