Getting paid by email is easy
Pay by link works by sending an email with an electronic invoice to your customer. Just log in to our secure Merchant Management System from any internet-enabled device, like your laptop, phone, or tablet and create and send an invoice.
When your customer clicks on the ‘pay’ link, they’ll be taken to a secure payment page where they can pop in their card details and pay you.
Getting paid by email is easy
Pay by link works by sending an email with an electronic invoice to your customer. Just log in to our secure Merchant Management System from any internet-enabled device, like your laptop, phone, or tablet and create and send an invoice.
When your customer clicks on the ‘pay’ link, they’ll be taken to a secure payment page where they can pop in their card details and pay you.
Is pay by link right for your business?
Whether you’re a mail order company, a venue who takes bookings, a window cleaner or tradesperson, our pay by link solution is a simple way for you to get paid.
You’ll be able to accept all major credit and debit cards, including Mastercard, Visa, Maestro and American Express. Plus:
- No website needed
- It's easy to keep track of payments
- You'll get real-time online reporting
- Customise emails with your own branding
- Accept international payments
- Take payments 24/7, anywhere in the world
Why choose takepayments?
Thousands of customers have already gone online to express their satisfaction with the 5 star service we provide.#
It's your money so why wait for it? Keep your cash flowing with next day settlement.
We don’t charge you a penny to get set up, and our experts are on hand to get you up and running quickly.
Our Welcome Team will get you transacting quickly and confidently, and they’ll be there to answer any questions.
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It was really easy to get set up - I just checked out your website and made a phone call and you made me an appointment straight away!
Jake Johnson, Matrix Combat
It was really easy to get set up - I just checked out your website and made a phone call and you made me an appointment straight away!
Jake Johnson, Matrix Combat
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FAQs
Is pay by link secure?
Yes it is. You’ll be able to create a single use link, with a pre-set amount, which will link back to a secure payment page. Here, the customer can enter their card details to make a payment.
It uses 3D Secure technology, where the customer will be asked for their security password in order for the payment to be authorised.
Can I keep track of the transactions easily?
Yes you can. You’ll be able to see all of your transactions in your online account whenever you want to.
Can I customise the emails or invoices?
Yes, you can add your company and brand to them and create a seamless journey for you customers.
Do I need a website to use this service?
No you don’t. You just need an internet enabled device (like a computer, phone or tablet) so you can log into our online system to create a link. We make it easy, so no website or technical knowledge is needed.
Can I use pay by link to chase customer payments?
Yes you can, it’s a simple way to help you chase payments, plus, it makes it really simple for customers to be able to pay.
Terms and conditions apply.
Businesses will be required to enter into and maintain a separate contract with an acquiring bank nominated by takepayments for the processing of the card transactions. Under the contract with the acquiring bank, transaction charges and other fees will apply.
*This service is only available to takepayments Limited customers who are accepted for Barclaycard acquiring services and is subject to Barclaycard’s approval. Next day settlement refers to the next banking day. Your card machine’s banking window function must be performed before 8:30pm in order to receive settlement the next banking day. Transactions processed via Ecommerce pay pages, pay by link and virtual terminals may be subject to different settlement timescales.
#Correct as of March 2023.
**Plus VAT
