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# Payment links

> Generate shareable payment links for remote payment collection

Payment Links generate shareable URLs that enable secure payment collection without requiring customer login or account access. They provide flexible payment collection mechanisms for invoices, orders, and service payments through simple, distributable links.

## Payment Link Entity

A payment link in the Connect API represents:

* **Shareable Payment URL**: Secure link that enables payment collection without authentication requirements
* **Payment Context**: Pre-configured payment information including amount, description, and customer details
* **Distribution Channel**: Links distributed via email, SMS, QR codes, or embedded in communications
* **Expiration Management**: Time-limited links with configurable expiration and usage policies

## Key Capabilities

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Link Generation" icon="link">
    Generate secure, shareable payment links for any payment scenario or
    customer interaction.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Multi-Channel Distribution" icon="share">
    Distribute payment links through email, SMS, QR codes, and customer
    communications.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Payment Tracking" icon="eye">
    Monitor payment link usage, completion rates, and transaction success
    metrics.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Flexible Configuration" icon="sliders">
    Configure payment amounts, descriptions, customer information, and
    expiration policies.
  </Card>
</Columns>

## Common Use Cases

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  <Card title="Invoice Collection" icon="receipt">
    Send payment links for outstanding invoices and billing statements via email
    or SMS.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Remote Checkout" icon="shopping-cart">
    Enable order completion for customers without requiring account login or
    registration.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Customer Support" icon="headphones">
    Provide payment links during customer service interactions for immediate
    payment resolution.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Marketing Campaigns" icon="megaphone">
    Include payment links in promotional communications and marketing materials.
  </Card>
</Columns>

## Related Resources

Payment Link entities integrate with other Connect API resources:

* **Payment Sessions**: Payment links redirect to hosted payment sessions for secure processing
* **Payments**: Track payments collected through payment link interactions
* **Invoices**: Generate payment links for specific invoices and billing statements
* **Orders**: Create payment links for order completion and checkout processes
* **Customers**: Associate payment links with customer accounts for tracking and management
* **Payment Profiles**: Enable payment profile creation through payment link completions

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="List Payment Links" icon="list" href="/api-reference/payment-links/list-payment-links">
    View all created payment links
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create Payment Link" icon="plus" href="/api-reference/payment-links/create-payment-link">
    Generate a new shareable payment link
  </Card>

  <Card title="Get Payment Link" icon="link" href="/api-reference/payment-links/get-payment-link">
    Retrieve payment link details and status
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cancel Payment Link" icon="ban" href="/api-reference/payment-links/cancel-payment-link">
    Deactivate a payment link
  </Card>
</CardGroup>