What is Pay by Link?

Accept payments anytime, anywhere

With Pay by Link any channel becomes your checkout. You can receive funds from your customers using a link that can be sent through any channel. The link takes your customer to a secure, Adyen-hosted payment page where they can pay with a variety of payment methods.

Create payment links

Ecommerce: you can create payment links either in your Customer Area or using the Pay by Link API.

In-store: you can create and present a QR code with a payment link on the terminal’s screen and direct your customers to an online checkout.

Tip: Learn how to get started with Pay by Link.

Supported payment methods

Tip: Find here all supported payment methods.

In-store Pay by Link currently supports:

  • PayPal
  • UK and US Klarna - Pay over time. The TransactionID from your payment request is the merchant reference that shoppers need if they contact Klarna customer services about their purchase.

Note: Some payment methods are available for Pay by link API only.

Tip: Consult with your Adyen contact to ensure you’re eligible to use this solution with your current setup and commercial agreements.



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