No card terminal to install
You send a link by SMS or email. The customer pays on their phone or computer.
Get paid before the booking, visit or rental
Get paid remotely with payment links by SMS or email
PayLinker helps professionals send a secure payment link by SMS or email to collect a deposit, booking fee, security deposit or full payment before a booking, a visit or a rental. You reduce cancellations and get paid earlier, without a terminal.
Real demo of the app with prefilled access and no account creation needed.
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Your customers can pay in seconds, on mobile or desktop.
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Accepted payment methods: Your customers can pay in seconds, on mobile or desktop.. Secure payments powered by Stripe.
How it works
Follow an SMS payment link from creation to confirmation.
Create the payment link
Enter the phone number, identity, amount and memo.
PayLinker side
Ready to send
Customer side
Waiting
Phone number
0505010105
Full name
Lucy Martin
Amount
€189.00
Label
Catering booking
SMS sent to Lucy
PayLinker pushes the link as soon as you click “Send”.
PayLinker SMS
[PayLinker] – Your secure payment link:
paylinker.fr/abc
Please pay €189.00 for “Catering booking”.
PayLinker SMS
[PayLinker] – Your secure payment link:
paylinker.fr/abc
Please pay €189.00 for “Catering booking”.
The secure link lands directly on their phone.
Secure Stripe checkout
Amount charged
€189.00
Catering booking
Card number
Expiry
CVC
Order paid
You receive €189.00 and the SMS link becomes the receipt.
Amount charged
€189.00
Catering booking
Ready to get paid?
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Send SMS payment links and get paid with PayLinker + Stripe.
Quick paths
What do you need to collect?
Start with the scenario that matches your business. You will land directly on the page built to explain, reassure and convert.
Ask for a deposit
Secure a booking, visit or rental before you travel or reserve the slot.
Explore this option→Confirm a reservation
Collect a booking fee to lock in a date without relying on marketplaces.
Explore this option→Request a security deposit
Collect a security deposit before key handover, equipment pickup or venue access.
Explore this option→Get paid remotely
Send a generic payment link by SMS or email for a balance or a full payment.
Explore this option→Trust signals
What customers should understand instantly
Even before the demo, four things must feel obvious: secure payment, no account to create, automatic receipt and funds paid through Stripe.
No customer account required
Payment takes seconds and does not require a PayLinker account or extra app.
Payments run on Stripe
Checkout is secure and funds are paid directly to your Stripe account.
Automatic receipt and clear tracking
Customers get proof of payment and you see the status instantly.
Ideal if…
- you confirm bookings, appointments, quotes or rentals
- you need to collect money before travel, arrival or delivery
- you often work remotely or without a card terminal
Less relevant if…
- you need a full e-commerce storefront with a product catalog
- you mostly need a physical in-store checkout
- you never need to get paid before the service or remotely
Real use cases
What you are really trying to avoid
PayLinker helps when the issue is not just getting paid, but avoiding wasted slots, no-show travel and risky handovers without a clear guarantee.
I want to lock in a date without chasing four times
Send a deposit request by SMS as soon as the booking starts and stop blocking your schedule for weak leads.
See deposits by SMS→I want to confirm a direct reservation
Collect a booking fee and keep control of the customer relationship instead of sending business to a marketplace.
See booking fees by SMS→I want a clear guarantee before handover
Request an online security deposit before keys, equipment or venue access are handed over.
See online security deposits→I want to collect a balance remotely without a terminal
Use a payment link by SMS or email to turn “I’ll pay later” into a completed payment.
See payment links→Why professionals get paid faster with PayLinker
Under 24h
Faster payments
A payment link sent by SMS is often settled faster than a bank transfer or a payment chased later.
A few clicks
Effortless sending
Create a link, send it, get paid. No card terminal and no extra friction.
Fewer no-shows
A safer schedule
Deposits, reminders and real-time tracking help secure more bookings and payments.
A payment link built to reduce no-shows and late payments.
Deposits, instalments, reminders and receipts are all managed from one simple interface. Use PayLinker to collect a deposit before a booking, a payment before an on-site visit, a security deposit before key handover or a full balance remotely.
Deposit collection
Ask for a deposit before an appointment, reservation or intervention to secure your schedule.
Payment in 1 to 4 instalments via Stripe, when available
Thanks to Stripe, offer payment in several instalments when this option is available. Funds are paid directly to your Stripe account, and Stripe manages the instalment schedule.
Payment link by SMS
Create a link from PayLinker, send it in 1 click by SMS. Your customer pays from their smartphone.
Real-time tracking
Receive an alert as soon as a payment is completed and view the full history.
Automatic receipt
After payment, your customer can access a downloadable receipt (PDF or equivalent).
Simple & mobile-friendly interface
Accessible from phone, tablet or computer. The app is perfect for on-site professionals.
Work as a team
Invite up to 10 agents to your organization (subscribers only).
Product demo
Create, send and track a payment link in seconds.
From PayLinker, choose the amount, the purpose and the delivery channel. Your customer pays through Stripe; you instantly see the status, the receipt and the payment history. SMS when speed matters, email when you want a more formal request.
- • Payment links by SMS or email.
- • Secure payments via Stripe.
- • No terminal, no app required — for appointments, quotes, rentals and services.
Open the real demo to see SMS link creation, the Stripe checkout page and the pro-side tracking.
Example SMS sent
[Your Business] – Your secure payment link: pay.linker/ABC123. Please pay 120,00 € to confirm your appointment.
Live PayLinker demo
- Prefilled access, no signup required
- Create the SMS payment link in the app
- See the customer payment flow and the pro tracking
The link is unique, secure and works on smartphone, tablet or computer. Once the payment is completed, a receipt is automatically generated.
You see the real product flow before creating your account.
Built for businesses that live on bookings, visits and timing.
PayLinker is useful whenever you need to confirm a date, secure a slot, protect a rental or collect payment before a visit. It is especially effective when a no-show or a late payment costs real money.
Tradespeople
Plumber, locksmith, electrician… Take a deposit before travelling.
See the business use case→Restaurants & caterers
Secure reservations with a quick SMS payment.
See the business use case→Leisure & rentals
Jet-ski, bikes, equipment… Lock a slot with an online deposit.
See the business use case→Home services
Secure your travel with upfront payment.
See the business use case→Liberal professions
Get fees paid remotely.
See the business use case→SMEs & freelancers
Modernise your payments without changing banks.
See the business use case→Stripe for payment processing, PayLinker for sending and tracking.
Payments are processed on Stripe’s PCI-DSS-certified infrastructure. Funds land directly in your Stripe account, while PayLinker handles the link, the status and the receipt without ever seeing card numbers.
- • Payments are processed on Stripe’s PCI-DSS-certified infrastructure. PayLinker never sees or stores card numbers.
- • 3D Secure and built-in fraud prevention tools.
- • Payment in 1 to 4 instalments via Stripe, when available and without complex paperwork.
Example Stripe fees (France)
- EEE card: 1.5% + €0.25
- Premium EEE card: 1.9% + €0.25
- Non-EEE card: 3.25% + €0.25
- Installment payment: from 4.99% + €0.40
These are indicative fees based on Stripe’s public pricing in France at the time of writing. Actual fees may vary. Always refer to Stripe’s official pricing page for up-to-date information and your specific account conditions.
You pay Stripe’s banking fees on each transaction. PayLinker does not add any hidden fees.
Clear pricing, built to stay cost-effective.
Start without a subscription, then switch to €9.90/month if you want to remove the PayLinker fee.
Free
€0 / month
To get started with no commitment.
- • Unlimited payment links
- • Payments in 1 to 4 instalments via Stripe, when available
- • 1 SMS = 1 credit, email delivery free
- • PayLinker fee: 0.5% + €0.20 per transaction (Stripe fees billed separately)
- • Simple payment page
Recommended if you charge clients every week
PayLinker subscription
€9.90 / month
For pros who charge clients regularly.
- • Everything included in Free
- • 1 SMS = 1 credit, email delivery free
- • PayLinker fee: 0% (Stripe fees remain separate)
- • 20 SMS credits offered with your first PayLinker subscription
- • Then 10 bonus SMS credits every month
- • Custom branding (logo)
- • Priority support
- • Invite up to 10 agents to send and track payments together
SMS credits
Packs from €15
Top up your credit balance as you go.
- • 100 credits = €15.00
- • 200 credits = €28.00
- • 500 credits = €65.00
- • 1,000 credits = €120.00
1 SMS = 1 credit for both plans. Email delivery stays free.
Practical benchmarks before choosing
Do not choose based on headline price alone. The right plan mostly depends on how often you send links, how your team works and the payment experience you want to show customers.
You only confirm a few bookings each month
Pay-as-you-go remains the logical choice if you are still testing the workflow or sending links occasionally.
You request deposits every week
At regular volume, the subscription quickly becomes easier to justify and easier to read, especially if you want to remove the PayLinker fee.
You work as a team or want your branding
The subscription makes more sense as soon as you need shared access, cleaner branding and a more controlled payment experience.
Cancelling the PayLinker subscription
All our plans are commitment-free.
You can stop the PayLinker subscription at any time from your PayLinker customer area, in “Billing / Subscription”. The cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period; amounts already billed for the ongoing period remain due and are not refunded.
Watch how to create an SMS payment in video
A short PayLinker demo (about 1 minute).
FAQ
Can I get a refund for my subscription or SMS credits?
Amounts paid for the PayLinker subscription and SMS credit packs are non-refundable, except where required by law or for a malfunction solely attributable to PayLinker. If you have an issue or concern with an invoice, you can contact support at contact@paylinker.fr; we review each request on a case-by-case basis and may offer a credit or goodwill gesture if needed.
How do I stop my PayLinker subscription?
You can stop the PayLinker subscription at any time from your PayLinker customer area, under “Billing / Subscription”. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current period: you keep PayLinker subscription features until then, and billing stops after that, except for any SMS credit usage.
Send your first payment link today.
Deposit, booking fee, security deposit or full payment: collect payments remotely without a terminal, with clear tracking and automatic receipts.
Discover the key benefits of PayLinker
Why use payment links by SMS or email
Payment links sent by SMS or email help professionals get paid remotely without a card terminal. This is ideal for service businesses, bookings, deposits, and appointments. Unlike traditional terminals, a payment link requires no hardware. The customer receives a secure link, opens it, and pays online from a phone or computer. To see the full flow, visit how it works. This approach is used to collect deposits, confirm bookings, charge remotely, and reduce unpaid invoices or last-minute cancellations. Details about plans are available on pricing.
Common use cases for PayLinker
PayLinker is used by professionals who want a simple and fast way to collect payments. Tradespeople use it to request a deposit before a job. Beauty and wellness businesses use it to secure appointments. Sports clubs, leisure activities, and rental services also use payment links to confirm bookings and reduce no-shows. Explore industry use cases on sectors, for example beauty services or sports and leisure.
Work as a team: up to 10 agents
Invite up to 10 agents (subscribers) to create and send payment links in seconds, even on the go. Each agent can send payment requests and track incoming payments in real time: reminders, paid status, automatic receipts — all within the same organization.
Security and reliability
Payments sent with PayLinker are processed by certified payment infrastructure. Customers’ card details are never stored on the professional’s website. Each payment link is secured and lets customers pay with confidence. A confirmation is sent after payment, providing clear traceability for both the professional and the end customer.