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Payment Links

Payment Links let you charge a customer through a unique URL. Share it by email, WhatsApp, SMS, or social media — no code and no checkout to build. The link opens a hosted payment page with 3D Secure.

Summary

Who it’s for: businesses that want to charge quickly without integrating code.
Time: 2 minutes.
Result: a payment link ready to share.

Who it's for
Sales, support, and operations
Time
2 minutes
Level
Beginner
Result
Link ready to share

One-time payments

Payment Links are limited to one-time payments. They are not tied to a product and do not create recurring charges. For recurring revenue, use Subscriptions.

Watch the 15-second walkthrough

Real 4Geeks Payments staging capture. The form asks for a link name and an amount in USD.
Transcript
  1. Open Payments in the 4Geeks Console.
  2. Select the Payment Links tab.
  3. Click Create Link.
  4. Give the link a clear name.
  5. Enter the amount in USD.
  6. Review the information before creating the link.
  1. Sign in to the 4Geeks Console.
  2. Go to Payments in the left sidebar.
  3. Select the Payment Links tab.
Payments and Billing dashboard with the Payment Links tab visible
The Payments dashboard shows revenue, pending transactions, active links, and failed transactions.

The Payment Links page

Payment Links tab with the Create Link button and the links table
The list shows link name, amount, URL, creation date, and available actions.
Element What it does
Live / Test Switches between production and test mode
Create Link Opens the form to create a new payment link
Search Finds a link by name
Table Shows link name, amount, URL, creation date, and actions
Pagination Moves between pages of links

Test mode

Links created in Test mode do not move real money. Use test mode to validate the flow, then switch to Live when your merchant account is ready.

  1. Click Create Link.
  2. Enter a Link Name that helps you recognize the charge.
  3. Enter the Amount (USD).
  4. Click Create Link to generate the URL.
Create Payment Link dialog with Link Name and Amount fields
The current form asks for a link name and an amount in USD.
Create Payment Link dialog filled with a demo link name and a 49 USD amount
Use a descriptive name and double-check the amount before creating the link.

Fields

Field Required Notes
Link Name Yes Internal label; use something your team will recognize
Amount (USD) Yes Amount the customer will pay

Currency

The form currently shows Amount (USD). The currency is tied to your account configuration. If you need a different settlement currency, review Currencies and Currency conversion.

After the link is created, it appears in the table with its URL. Copy the URL and send it through the channel your customer prefers.

  • Email — include the link in an invoice or follow-up.
  • WhatsApp / SMS — paste the URL directly in the conversation.
  • Social media — use it in a bio, post, or direct message.
  • Your own site — add it as a button or a link.

Track each link by name, amount, creation date, and status. Use the search box to find a specific link.

Security

Payment Links use 3D Secure (3DS) authentication. When required, the customer is redirected to their bank to confirm the payment with a one-time password, biometric check, or app notification.

  • No extra fee to create links.
  • No limit on the number of links.
  • The customer pays on a hosted checkout page.

Troubleshooting

Symptom Likely cause Fix
Create Link returns an error Merchant account or payment provider not fully configured Confirm your account is active and the environment has a payment provider configured
Link opens but payment fails Test mode or card declined Check the Live/Test toggle and try a test card
Link not visible Filter or pagination hides it Clear the search and check the next page

FAQ

Can I use a Payment Link for recurring billing?

No. Payment Links are one-time payments. Use Subscriptions for recurring billing.

Can I set a description or a different currency?

The current form asks for a link name and an amount in USD. Use the name to describe the charge internally. Currency follows your account configuration.

Do links expire?

Links remain available in the list. If you no longer want to collect payments with a link, stop sharing it and create a new one when needed.

Are there additional fees for links?

No. 4Geeks does not charge an extra fee to create or share a Payment Link. Standard processing fees still apply.

Still have questions? Ask on Discord or explore the tutorials.