There are many payment scenarios outside of the typical in-store or online checkout experience. From service-based businesses like home repair or fitness centers, to industries like healthcare, education, or event management, payments often occur in unique contexts that don’t fit the standard mold.
Think of situations like collecting payments when customers call in orders, you’re invoicing for freelance work or selling outside of your brick-and-mortar location. Quickly and securely accepting payments in these instances shouldn’t be complicated, but many times businesses feel like it is.
Whether you’re chasing invoices or trying to streamline transactions, payment links offer the most straightforward solution to accept payments online.
But what exactly are payment links? How do they work? And how exactly can you get them for your business? Here are all the answers to your most pressing questions about payment links.
What Are Payment Links?
Payment links are secure, shareable URLs that let you collect payments outside of the typical checkout process.
Once the link is created, it can be seamlessly shared over email or text, redirecting the recipient to a secure checkout page where they can enter their card information and submit payment.
Examples of payment links in action include:
- Restaurant managers sending out catering invoices to their clients.
- Retailers selling at a pop-up event and asking customers to pay via QR code attached to a payment link.
- Hotels collecting deposits and final payment from their guests.
Just like a typical in-store or online transaction, the funds from this transaction will go right into your bank account once everything is processed.
Are Payment Links Secure?
Yes, payment links are just as secure as the standard checkout methods you use for your business. Links provided by payment gateways like FreedomPay ensure that all card data transmitted is protected and PCI-compliant. This means your customers’ sensitive card information is safe before it’s sent directly to the processor. As a result, you never see or store their card details, keeping your systems free from sensitive data.
Payment links replace the traditional forms of quick transactions, which would include taking card information from your customers over the phone or worse, writing it down before running the transaction. With credit card fraud on the rise, it’s more important than ever to provide a secure, uncompromised payment experience for your customers. It’s peace of mind for both you and your customers.
How Can I Get Payment Links?
To get payment links for your business, you will need to reach out to your current payment service provider and make sure that they have these capabilities. If they don’t, it’s time to look for other options.
FreedomPay, the world’s largest independent payment gateway, offers seamless access to secure payment links. In just a few clicks, businesses can easily generate a payment link that securely reaches their customers through any medium.
With transactions taking less than one second to process, frequently sub 600 milliseconds, FreedomPay merchants using payment links can accept payments from their customers as easily and quickly as possible.