{"id":17309,"date":"2026-07-22T13:39:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T11:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paynopain.com\/?post_type=glosario&#038;p=17309"},"modified":"2026-07-22T13:39:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T11:39:25","slug":"pay-by-link","status":"publish","type":"glosario","link":"https:\/\/paynopain.com\/en\/glossary\/pay-by-link\/","title":{"rendered":"Pay by Link"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Pay_by_Link\"><\/span><b>What is Pay by Link?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay by Link is an online payment solution that allows businesses to collect payments from customers without the need for an online store or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/paynopain.com\/en\/use-case\/online-payment-platform-ecommerce\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ecommerce<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> website. Through a secure payment link, merchants can send payment requests to their customers quickly and easily through any digital channel.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Pay_by_Link_work\"><\/span><b>How does Pay by Link work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The merchant generates a unique <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/paynopain.com\/en\/solution\/pay-by-link\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">payment link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through their payment platform and sends it to the customer via their preferred communication channel, such as email, SMS, WhatsApp, social media, or any other digital channel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the customer clicks on the link, they are automatically redirected to a secure payment page where they can complete the purchase using their preferred <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/paynopain.com\/en\/solution\/payment-methods\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">payment method<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to this system, businesses can accept online payments without the need for complex technical developments or advanced integrations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Pay_by_Link\"><\/span><b>Benefits of Pay by Link<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Simplicity and speed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Collect payments without the need for an online store or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/paynopain.com\/en\/solution\/virtual-pos\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual payment gateway<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> setup.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flexible delivery: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment links can be shared through any digital channel, adapting to the customer&#8217;s preferred communication method (social media, SMS, email, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Multiple payment methods:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Customers can pay using cards, digital wallets, or other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/paynopain.com\/en\/glossary\/alternative-payment-method\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alternative payment methods<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No geographical barriers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Makes it easier to accept payments from customers located beyond the reach of a physical store.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Customization:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Add your brand&#8217;s logo, colors, and visual identity elements to the payment page.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_types_of_businesses_can_benefit_from_Pay_by_Link\"><\/span><b>What types of businesses can benefit from Pay by Link?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay by Link is an ideal solution for businesses that need to collect payments quickly, flexibly, and without technical complexity. Some of the industries that benefit the most from this solution include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ecommerce and online stores<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal for businesses that sell through social media, WhatsApp, or email and want to close sales quickly without redirecting customers to a full ecommerce website. It is also useful for collecting payments for custom orders or stock replenishment requests.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Hospitality and restaurants<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enables businesses to manage reservations, delivery orders, or advance payments for groups and events quickly and efficiently. Restaurants can send payment links for set menus, private events, or catering services.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Hotels and tourist accommodations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A highly effective solution for collecting payments for reservations, upgrades, cancellations, or additional services before guests arrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Freelancers and service providers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for consultants, lawyers, clinics, training centers, or technical professionals who need to collect payments for quotes, invoices, or one-off services quickly and easily.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Event companies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facilitates the collection of ticket payments, reservations, or deposits for events, courses, and activities, speeding up attendance confirmation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Businesses with telephone sales<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies that sell over the phone can send the payment link during the call itself and complete the transaction in real time, improving conversion rates and reducing friction throughout the purchasing process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_more_about_Pay_by_Link\"><\/span><b>Learn more about Pay by Link<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you would like to learn more about implementing Pay by Link in your business and discover the features we offer, you can explore other related articles about this solution:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/paynopain.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-payment-by-link-and-how-can-it-transform-your-business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Pay by Link and Why Can It Transform Your Business?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/paynopain.com\/blog\/ventajas-pay-by-link\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay by Link: The Payment Solution for Your Online Business<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/paynopain.com\/en\/blog\/sectors-pay-by-link\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Best Industries to Implement Pay by Link<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Pay by Link? 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