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Creating Payment Links

Payment links are the fastest way to start accepting payments. Learn how to create, configure, and manage your payment links.

What are Payment Links?

Payment links are unique URLs that direct your customers to a secure payment page. They're perfect for:

  • Sending invoices via email or messaging apps
  • Selling products on social media
  • Accepting donations
  • Quick one-time payments
  • Embedding on websites without coding

Creating Your First Link

  1. Navigate to Payment Links

    From your dashboard, click on "Payment Links" in the sidebar menu

  2. Click "Add New"

    You'll see the payment link creation form

  3. Fill in Basic Information

Name (Internal)

For your reference only - not shown to customers

Example: "Invoice #1234" or "Product: Blue T-Shirt"

Amount

Set a fixed price or allow customers to enter their own

  • Fixed Amount: Best for products with set prices
  • Customer Enters Amount: Perfect for donations or flexible payments
  • Minimum Amount: Set a floor while allowing customers to pay more

Currency

Choose the currency for this payment

Currently supported: JMD (Jamaican Dollar) and USD (US Dollar)

Description

Shown to customers on the payment page

Be clear about what the customer is paying for. This appears on the checkout page and in their receipt.

Advanced Options

Collection Options

Collect additional information from customers:

  • Email Address: Required for receipts and notifications
  • Phone Number: Optional, useful for delivery or follow-ups
  • Shipping Address: Enable for physical product sales
  • Custom Fields: Add your own fields to collect specific information

Quantity Limits

Set a maximum number of times this link can be used. Great for:

  • Limited edition products
  • Event tickets with capacity limits
  • Subscription slots

Expiration Date

Set when the payment link should stop accepting payments. Useful for:

  • Time-sensitive offers
  • Invoice due dates
  • Early bird pricing periods

Redirect URLs

Customize where customers go after payment:

Success URL

Where customers are redirected after successful payment

Cancel URL

Where customers go if they cancel the payment

After Creating Your Link

Once created, you'll receive:

Shareable URL

A unique link you can share anywhere: email, social media, messaging apps

inkress.com/pay/pl_abc123

QR Code

Download and display QR codes for easy mobile scanning

Managing Your Links

From the payment links dashboard, you can:

  • View all active and expired links
  • Track payment statistics per link
  • Edit link details
  • Archive or delete unused links
  • Duplicate links to create similar ones quickly