You’re always ready to take payments with Payment Links. No matter what business you own or where you are – at your shop, on the sofa or on the go.
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What are payment links?
You can accept convenient online payments using payment links. Simply share them as you would any other link – and your customers can pay securely in seconds.
Sell anywhere
Share links on any channel you use to contact your customers, including Instagram, WhatsApp, SMS and email.
Simple for customers
Customers pay using a secure website – they don’t need to download an app or create an account.
Track your payments
Check the status of your payments. If one’s outstanding, you can resend the link to remind your customer to pay.
£0
MONTHLY COSTS
£0
MONTHLY COSTS
2.50%
PER TRANSACTION
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Perfect for every type of business
Home delivery
Ready to start offering food for delivery? Take orders online or over the phone – then customers can pay by link.
Freelancers
Cut out the paperwork and get paid on time by sending your clients quick and easy payment links.
Click-and-collect
Let customers order online and pick up their order from your shop. They can pay in advance or at the door.
Social media selling
Turn your social media account into an online store. Simply post products and send payment links via the same channel.
Billing
Collect bill payments from your customers by attaching payment links to emails or messages.
Phone orders
Accept orders over the phone and send your customer a payment link to the same number via text.
Take your business online in a matter of minutes
Safe and secure
You and your customers are protected from fraud using an authentication process called 3D Secure 2.
Send via SumUp
Keep your phone number private by sharing payment links through SumUp’s own SMS service.
Push notifications
Receive instant updates when a customer has completed their payment.
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Have questions? We’ve got you covered
It might be your first time looking to start taking online payments, or maybe you’re just unsure if Payment Links is right for your business or need some help on how to use it. Whatever the reason, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together some answers to questions you might have about getting paid by link.
Why should I use Payment Links?
If you’re searching for the quickest way to start selling and accepting payments online, then look no further. Whether you’re taking orders for home delivery, need to get paid for your services or even want to accept contactless payments without a card reader – Payment Links is the perfect solution for your business.
With Payment Links, you can increase your sales and revenue as they allow you to:
Accept online payments straight away without setting up an e-commerce website
Reach a wider audience by offering your products and services on multiple channels
Sell on whichever platform you communicate with your customers the most
How do I start sending payment links?
All you have to do is create a SumUp profile and you’re ready to get started. To send a payment link, create a checkout in the SumUp App, select Payment Links as the payment method and then share the link with your customer.
How do I know if I’ve received a payment?
It can be hard to keep tabs on outstanding payments and remember which customers owe what. You can track all of your sent payment links in the SumUp App – just go to ‘More’ in Payment Links to see a list of who’s paid and who you’re still waiting on.
Are payment links safe?
Yes, payment links are a completely safe way for your customers to pay – and for you to get paid. Customers pay using our online payment system that uses 3D Secure 2, a security measure that helps to authenticate the identity of a customer and prevent fraudulent transactions.
How much does it cost?
There’s no subscription fee or contract to use Payment Links, you’ll just pay a 2.5% fee on every successful transaction.
Can anyone use Payment Links?
Unfortunately, we can’t offer the use of Payment Links to every type of business, as there are regulations we have to follow as a financial services company. You can find more information and a full list of restricted businesses – if your business falls into one of the listed categories and you’re already a SumUp merchant, please reach out to our Support Team.
