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Payment links: get paid without a website

How payment links work, when to use them for invoices, social selling and deliveries, and how they help businesses get paid faster by mobile money, card and bank transfer.

TTelxer team · 4 min readShare LinkedInXWhatsApp
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Key takeaways
  • A payment link is a secure web link that lets customers pay you any way they like.
  • Share it by WhatsApp, SMS or email; no website or code is needed.
  • Links are ideal for invoices, social media sales, deliveries and deposits.

Not every sale happens on a website. Businesses sell on WhatsApp, over the phone, on social media and on the doorstep. Payment links let you get paid in all of these places, in seconds.

A payment link is a secure web link for a specific amount. You create it in your dashboard and share it with the customer, who opens it and pays using the method they prefer.

  • Invoices: add a “Pay now” link to every invoice.
  • Social selling: send a link when a customer orders on WhatsApp or Instagram.
  • Deliveries: collect payment before or on delivery.
  • Deposits and bookings: secure a table, room or appointment.
  • Fees and dues: collect school fees or membership payments.

Benefits

  • No website or code needed.
  • Every payment method: mobile money, card, bank transfer and QR.
  • Faster payment, with automatic receipts and reminders.
  • Clear tracking of who has paid.

Tips for getting paid faster

  1. Send the link at the moment of sale.
  2. Add a clear reference, such as the invoice number.
  3. Turn on automatic reminders for unpaid links.

How Telxer can help

TeleMoney payment links let you get paid by mobile money, card, bank transfer and QR, alongside a full payment gateway, payment pages and payouts.

Frequently asked questions

How do customers pay with a payment link?

They open the link and choose how to pay, such as mobile money, card or bank transfer, then receive a receipt automatically.

Can I see who has paid?

Yes. Every link shows its status in your dashboard, and you can send reminders for unpaid links.

Are payment links secure?

Yes. Payments are processed over encrypted connections, and card details are never shared with you or stored on your systems.

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