Notch Pay Quick allow you to create shareable payment links without any coding required. This is an ideal solution for businesses that want to accept payments quickly without implementing a full integration.

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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

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From the Dashboard

The easiest way to create a Payment Link is through your Notch Pay dashboard:

  1. Log in to your Notch Pay Business suite
  2. Go to Quicks
  3. Click Create Payment Link
  4. 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)
  5. Click Create Link
  6. Share the generated link with your customers

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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

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Advanced Customization

For more advanced customization:

  1. Go to Settings > Collect in your dashboard
  2. Click Create Custom Checkout
  3. Customize colors, fonts, and layout
  4. Save your custom checkout template
  5. When creating a Payment Link, select your custom template

To view all your Payment Links:

  1. Log in to your Notch Pay Business suite
  2. Go to Payments > Payment Links
  3. You’ll see a list of all your Payment Links with their status and usage statistics

To edit an existing Payment Link:

  1. Go to Quick
  2. Find the Payment Link you want to edit
  3. Click the Edit button
  4. Make your changes
  5. Click Save Changes

Note that some properties cannot be changed after creation, such as the currency.

To deactivate a Payment Link:

  1. Go to Quick
  2. Find the Payment Link you want to deactivate
  3. Click the Deactivate button

Deactivated links will no longer accept payments, but existing payments will still be processed.

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Tracking Payments

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Dashboard Tracking

You can track payments made through your Payment Links in your dashboard:

  1. Go to Quick
  2. Click on a specific Payment Link
  3. View the payment history, including:
    • Total amount collected
    • Number of successful payments
    • List of individual transactions
    • Payment methods used

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Webhooks

For automated tracking, set up webhooks to receive notifications when payments are made:

  1. Go to Settings > Webhooks
  2. Click Add Endpoint
  3. Enter your endpoint URL
  4. Select the events you want to receive (e.g., payment.complete)
  5. Click Save

Your server will now receive notifications when payments are made through your 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

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Generating QR Codes

To generate a QR code for your Payment Link:

  1. Go to Quicks
  2. Find the Payment Link you want to share
  3. Click the QR Code button
  4. Download the QR code image
  5. Print or share the QR code

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Best Practices

  1. Clear Descriptions: Provide clear information about what the customer is paying for
  2. Appropriate Expiry Dates: Set expiry dates for time-sensitive offers
  3. Track Performance: Regularly check your dashboard to monitor payment activity
  4. Test Links: Always test your Payment Links before sharing them with customers
  5. Secure Sharing: Be careful when sharing links publicly to avoid unauthorized use

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Troubleshooting

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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

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Support

If you encounter issues with Payment Links: