Payment Links overview
Accept payments online without writing a single line of code.
Payment Links are the easiest way for you to accept payments online without a digital storefront. Create a link within a few simple clicks and share the URL or QR code on invoices, social media, emails, or your website. Collect payments via cards and 30+ payment methods from anywhere in the world, in any currency.
Key features include:
- Create payment links manually or automate bulk creation using our Payment Links APIs.
- Accept payments via a responsive payment page that works across all devices.
- Instantly generate payment URLs or QR codes to share with customers in the most convenient way.
- Integrated 3D Secure authentication and fraud protection to safeguard your business from fraudulent transactions.
- Create both reusable and one-time payment links to accommodate multiple payment scenarios.
- Add merchant logo and business information to the checkout page for a professional, branded customer experience.
- Add a new payment channel for your business without the need for technical integration.
Payment links coverage
| Merchant country codes | AU, CH, EU, HK, JP (Beta), SG, NZ, UK, US |
| Shopper country codes | Global |
| Payment methods | Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay, JCB, WeChat Pay, iDeal and over 30+ local payment methods |
| Features | Payment, Refund, Partial refund, 3DS authentication |
| Currencies | See payment method capabilities |
| Supported languages | English, Simplified Chinese |
Payment Method compatibility
Some payment methods only support certain currencies. Please check payment method overview and click into the particular payment method for more details.
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You can create payment links using the Airwallex web app, Payment Link APIs, or both.
| Feature | Web app | API |
|---|---|---|
| Create a reusable payment link with flexible amount and currency | ✅ | ✅ |
| Create a reusable payment link with fixed amount and currency | ✅ | ✅ |
| Create a one-time payment link with fixed amount and currency | ✅ | ✅ |
| Define the expiry date for a payment link | ✅ | ✅ |
| Customize the checkout page with your logo and business name | ✅ | ⛔ |
| Customize the payment URL | ✅ | ⛔ |
| View transactions made with a payment link | ✅ | ⛔ |
| Include a merchant reference in each payment link | ✅ | ✅ |
| Allow shoppers to leave a message about the payment they are making | ✅ | ✅ |
| Activate/deactivate a payment link | ✅ | ✅ |
| Delete a payment link | ✅ | ⛔ |
Check out payment link branding and automatic currency conversion.
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