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Pay by Link

A secure payment link you send to a customer by text or email so they can pay online without a website checkout.

What It Is

Pay by link is a secure payment link you send to a customer by text or email so they can pay online without a website checkout.

It lets you take a card payment online even if you don't have an e-commerce site.

How It Works

You generate a unique link from your dashboard for a set amount. The customer taps it, enters their card details on a secure page, and pays.

You get notified the moment they pay, and the funds settle to your merchant account like any other transaction.

When It's Necessary

Ideal for quotes, invoices, deposits and phone orders where the customer isn't standing in front of a terminal.

Great for service businesses, tradespeople and anyone who agrees a price first and collects payment after.

Business Impact

Get paid faster on invoices and remote orders, with no need to build a full online shop.

Chasing fewer unpaid invoices means better cash flow and less admin.

Quick Summary

  • What It Is
  • How It Works
  • When It's Necessary
  • Business Impact

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