---
title: Payment links
description: Generate shareable payment links for remote payment collection
---

A payment link is a URL that you can send to a customer. The customer pays through it without
a login and without an account. Use a payment link to collect an invoice, an order, or a
service payment.

## Payment link entity

A payment link in the 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

- **Link generation** — Generate secure, shareable payment links for any payment scenario or customer interaction.
- **Multi-channel distribution** — Distribute payment links through email, SMS, QR codes, and customer communications.
- **Payment tracking** — Monitor payment link usage, completion rates, and transaction success metrics.
- **Configuration** — Configure payment amounts, descriptions, customer information, and expiration policies.

## Common use cases

- **Invoice collection** — Send payment links for outstanding invoices and billing statements via email or SMS.
- **Remote checkout** — Enable order completion for customers without requiring account login or registration.
- **Customer support** — Provide payment links during customer service interactions for immediate payment resolution.
- **Marketing campaigns** — Include payment links in promotional communications and marketing materials.

## Related resources

Payment Link entities integrate with other 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

- [List payment links](/api-reference/payment-links.md#tag/payment-links/GET/payment-links) — View all created payment links
- [Create payment link](/api-reference/payment-links.md#tag/payment-links/POST/payment-links) — Generate a new shareable payment link
- [Get payment link](/api-reference/payment-links.md#tag/payment-links/GET/payment-links/{paymentLinkId}) — Retrieve payment link details and status
- [Cancel payment link](/api-reference/payment-links.md#tag/payment-links/POST/payment-links/{paymentLinkId}/cancel) — Deactivate a payment link