Overview
Payment Links are perfect for:- One-time payments
- Donations
- Event registrations
- Product sales
- Service payments
Key Benefits
- No coding required
- Share via email, SMS, or social media
- Track payment status in your dashboard
- Customize with your branding
- Support for multiple payment methods
Use Cases
- Small businesses without a website
- Freelancers collecting client payments
- Non-profits accepting donations
- Event organizers selling tickets
- Service providers collecting fees
Creating Payment Links
From the Dashboard
The easiest way to create a Payment Link is through your Notch Pay dashboard:- Log in to your Notch Pay Business suite
- Go to Quicks
- Click Create Payment Link
- Fill in the payment details:
- Title: Name of the product or service
- Amount: Fixed amount or allow customer to enter amount
- Description: Details about what the customer is paying for
- Redirect URL: Where to send customers after payment (optional)
- Expiry Date: When the link should expire (optional)
- Payment Methods: Restrict to specific payment methods (optional)
- Click Create Link
- Share the generated link with your customers
Customizing Payment Links
Basic Customization
When creating a Payment Link, you can customize:- Title and Description: Provide clear information about what the customer is paying for
- Logo: Add your business logo to the payment page
- Amount: Set a fixed amount or allow customers to enter their own amount
- Currency: Choose the currency for the payment
- Redirect URL: Where to send customers after payment completion
- Payment Methods: Restrict to specific payment methods
Advanced Customization
For more advanced customization:- Go to Settings > Collect in your dashboard
- Click Create Custom Checkout
- Customize colors, fonts, and layout
- Save your custom checkout template
- When creating a Payment Link, select your custom template
Managing Payment Links
Viewing Payment Links
To view all your Payment Links:- Log in to your Notch Pay Business suite
- Go to Payments > Payment Links
- You’ll see a list of all your Payment Links with their status and usage statistics
Editing Payment Links
To edit an existing Payment Link:- Go to Quick
- Find the Payment Link you want to edit
- Click the Edit button
- Make your changes
- Click Save Changes
Deactivating Payment Links
To deactivate a Payment Link:- Go to Quick
- Find the Payment Link you want to deactivate
- Click the Deactivate button
Tracking Payments
Dashboard Tracking
You can track payments made through your Payment Links in your dashboard:- Go to Quick
- Click on a specific Payment Link
- View the payment history, including:
- Total amount collected
- Number of successful payments
- List of individual transactions
- Payment methods used
Webhooks
For automated tracking, set up webhooks to receive notifications when payments are made:- Go to Settings > Webhooks
- Click Add Endpoint
- Enter your endpoint URL
- Select the events you want to receive (e.g.,
payment.complete
) - Click Save
Sharing Payment Links
Payment Links can be shared in various ways:- Email: Send the link directly to customers
- SMS: Share the link via text message
- Social Media: Post the link on your social media profiles
- QR Code: Generate a QR code that links to your Payment Link
- Website: Embed the link on your website as a button or text link
Generating QR Codes
To generate a QR code for your Payment Link:- Go to Quicks
- Find the Payment Link you want to share
- Click the QR Code button
- Download the QR code image
- Print or share the QR code
Best Practices
- Clear Descriptions: Provide clear information about what the customer is paying for
- Appropriate Expiry Dates: Set expiry dates for time-sensitive offers
- Track Performance: Regularly check your dashboard to monitor payment activity
- Test Links: Always test your Payment Links before sharing them with customers
- Secure Sharing: Be careful when sharing links publicly to avoid unauthorized use
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
- Expired Links: Payment Links may expire based on the expiry date you set
- Deactivated Links: Links that have been deactivated will no longer accept payments
- Payment Method Restrictions: Customers may not have access to the payment methods you’ve restricted to
- Currency Mismatches: Ensure the currency matches the customer’s preferred payment method
Support
If you encounter issues with Payment Links:- Check the API Reference for detailed parameter documentation
- Contact our support team for assistance payment experience