PayLinker
Payment links • SMS & email

Payment Links

A payment link lets you get paid remotely without a card terminal or app. Sent by SMS or email, it opens a secure checkout page for deposits, booking fees or full payments.

  • Get paid remotely without a terminal
  • SMS or email in one click
  • Secure Stripe checkout
  • Deposits, booking fees, security deposits

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

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Send SMS payment links and get paid with PayLinker + Stripe.

What is a payment link for?

Payment links are used to get paid before, during or after a service. They are ideal for professionals who can’t use a card terminal on site.

Use them for deposits, booking fees, security deposits or balance payments, with a clear link sent at the right moment.

Common uses:

Why use payment links?

Get paid remotely

Get paid remotely without a terminal or app.

Reduce cancellations

Reduce cancellations and no‑shows with upfront payments.

Save time

Save time on invoicing and reminders.

Secure payments

Secure payments through Stripe infrastructure.

Choose the channel

Choose the channel: SMS or email, depending on the customer.

Payment security you can trust

Transactions are encrypted and processed on Stripe’s infrastructure, with a clear confirmation for you and your customer.

Stripe payment security

See an example in health & beauty services.

Payment link pricing

Creating a payment link is free. Only the transaction is subject to the PayLinker fee depending on your plan, plus Stripe fees. Each SMS uses 1 credit.

see pricing

See an SMS payment in video

PayLinker demo (~1 minute): create the link, send by SMS, get paid.

FAQ

What is a payment link?

It’s a secure payment URL you send to a customer to pay online, without a terminal or app.

Can you send a payment link by SMS?

Yes. Send it by SMS (1 SMS = 1 credit) or by email for free.

Does the customer need to create an account?

No, payment is completed in seconds without account creation.

Are payments secure?

Yes. Transactions run through Stripe and funds are paid directly to your business account.

Can I collect a deposit or booking fee with a payment link?

Yes. Payment links work for deposits, booking fees, security deposits, or full payments.

Ready to get paid without a terminal?

A well-framed payment link and a simple flow are often what turns “I’ll pay later” into a completed payment.