Did you know that businesses using payment links typically get paid 40% faster than those relying on traditional invoices or manual payment collection?
In a world where customers expect instant, mobile-friendly experiences, payment links offer the speed, flexibility, and simplicity modern businesses need. Whether you’re in the field, at your desk, or on the go, you can accept payments instantly. No special software, apps, or technical skills required.
In our payments processing platform, Aurora Payments offers payment link options that make getting paid as easy as sending a text.
What Is a Payment Link?
A payment link is a secure, shareable URL that allows your customers to pay for a product or service online, with no website or app required. Just generate the link, produce a QR code, or send the link by email, text, or social media—and your customer can click to pay.
Think of it as a “Pay Now” button you can send anywhere. It takes your customer to a mobile-optimized checkout page where they can pay with a card, wallet (like Apple Pay), or even store their info for faster future payments.
- Some common ways you can implement payment links include:
- Adding links to digital invoices and email reminders
- Sharing online payment links via text messages, direct messages, or QR codes
- Placing links in Instagram bios or email signatures
Payment links make it incredibly easy for customers to pay and for you to get paid faster.
How Do Payment Links Work?
Using payment links is as easy as 1-2-3 for both you and your customer.
Here’s how to accept online payments:
- You create a link – Using the Aurora Payments dashboard, you can generate a secure payment link in seconds. Add details like amount, description, and whether it’s one-time or recurring.
- You share the link – Send it via email, SMS, invoice, or social media—wherever your customers already are.
- Your customer can pay instantly – Customers click the link, enter payment info, and receive a confirmation. They can pay by card, digital wallet, or even save their info for future payments.
One-Time vs Recurring Payments
Whether you’re charging a customer once or setting up a regular billing cycle, payment links give you the flexibility to handle both with ease. Choose the payment frequency that fits your business model:
- One-time payments – Perfect for invoices, event tickets, or service payments.
- Recurring payments – Great for subscriptions, memberships, or ongoing billing.
Aurora Payments lets you automate the process so no reminders are needed.
Built-In Security & Compliance
Our payment links use Level 1 PCI-DSS-compliant infrastructure and tokenization to keep customer data safe. Each link is encrypted and handled through our secure gateway, ensuring protection for both you and your customers. Plus, network tokenization ensures credentials stay current even after reissues or expirations, reducing declines and improving the payment experience without increasing your compliance burden.
Who Should Use Payment Links?
Payment links are incredibly versatile and can streamline payments across a wide range of industries. No matter your business type, payment links help you get paid faster and simplify the transaction experience for your customers. Here’s how different sectors benefit from payment links:
Healthcare
Easily send secure payment links for bills, co-pays, or appointments remotely. This reduces in-office wait times and accelerates cash flow by allowing patients to pay quickly and conveniently from their phones or computers.
Service Businesses
Whether you’re a contractor, cleaner, or consultant, you can email or text payment links immediately after a job is done. This speeds up payments, reduces paperwork, and offers a contactless payment option that clients appreciate.
Retail & Ecommerce
Share payment links in social media bios, direct messages, or newsletters to quickly close sales without the need for a full ecommerce site. Customers enjoy flexible payment methods and a mobile-friendly checkout experience.
Field Sales & Events
Accept payments on the spot by sending a payment link via text or email from your phone or tablet. Perfect for vendors at farmers markets, trade shows, or mobile sales teams, this removes the need for bulky hardware and speeds up transactions.
Payment Link Benefits
Payment links aren’t just convenient—they offer real advantages that can transform how your business handles payments. For example:
- Get paid faster – Businesses using payment links get paid up to 40% faster, thanks to instant access and simplified checkout.
- Offer multiple payment methods – Accept credit and debit cards, ACH payments, digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay, and more to give your customers flexibility.
- Enjoy mobile-friendly, no-app needed payment – Customers can pay easily on any device without downloading an app or creating an account.
- Reduce accounting effort – Automated payment tracking and reporting mean fewer manual reconciliations and less back-and-forth with customers.
- Enhanced customer experience – A seamless, branded payment page with saved payment info options encourages quick, hassle-free payments and reinforces your brand.
- Track performance and campaigns – Implementing URL parameters and UTM codes allow you to track where customer traffic originated from (such as social media or your website), the marketing method in which customers accessed your payment link (such as an email or text), and the specific campaign tied to the payment link, among others.
Real-World Online Payment Links In Action
As a proud member of the American Gem Society, Aurora Payments understands the unique needs of jewelers, including how critical it is to maintain a seamless, frictionless journey for their customers. Our payment platform is loaded with features built for high-ticket sales and luxury margins. But more importantly, it allows our jeweler clients to offer branded payment options for custom designs or repair services with easily shareable invoices and secure payment links.
Our Payment Links: What Sets Us Apart
Aurora Payments goes beyond just offering payment links—we deliver a tailored experience designed to fit your business needs. What sets us apart from other payments processors? Here are just a few examples:
Custom Branding on Payment Link Pages
Make every payment feel personal with your logo, colors, and brand identity featured prominently, ensuring a professional and trustworthy checkout experience.
White-Glove Onboarding
Our dedicated team guides you through setup and integration, ensuring you’re up and running smoothly without any technical headaches. And if you need our assistance, our U.S.-based customer service team is available 24/7.
Support for One-Time and Recurring Payments
Whether you need a simple one-off payment option or ongoing subscription billing, payment links through Aurora Payments handle both with ease and flexibility.
No Coding Required, But APIs Are Available for ISVs and Developers
Use our easy, no-code tools to create and share payment links quickly. But ISVs and developers can tap into integrable APIs for deeper customization and automation into existing software.
Online Payment Link FAQs
Can I add a payment link to a text message?
Yes! You can easily include payment links in SMS or MMS messages to get paid quickly on any mobile device.
Do payment links support subscriptions or recurring billing?
Absolutely. Our payment links support both one-time and recurring payments, making it simple to manage subscriptions.
Are online payment links secure?
Yes. Our payment links use industry-standard PCI compliance and tokenization to protect your customers’ payment information.
What payment methods do you support?
We support a wide range of payment methods including credit and debit cards, ACH transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more.
Can I see a demo before getting started?
Definitely. Contact us to schedule a personalized demo and see how solutions from Aurora Payments can work for your business.
Discover the Benefits of Payment Links For Yourself
Ready to get paid faster and offer your customers a seamless, modern payment experience? Whether you need a simple way to collect payments or a fully branded solution that fits into your workflow, Aurora Payments makes it easy.
Email sales@risewithaurora.com. We’re standing by to help you simplify your payments, one link at a time.
