A Linktree alternative that actually takes payments
Most link-in-bio tools are just a list of buttons that point somewhere else. A PayRequest page looks the same to your audience — but the buttons can collect real payments by card, PayPal or crypto, and you can lock content behind a pay-to-unlock paywall. One link, social + sales.
Link-in-bio tools were never built to collect money
Tools like Linktree do one job well: turning one link into many. But the moment you want a fan to actually pay you — a tip, a custom request, access to a locked photo set — the page can only send them somewhere else to do it.
- Every 'support me' button just links out to PayPal.me, Ko-fi, or a separate store — adding extra steps before a fan can pay.
- There's no way to lock content behind a paywall directly on the bio page itself.
- You can't see which buttons are actually converting to payments — only that they were clicked.
- Payment-enabled link-in-bio tools that exist often assume a US bank account for payouts, which doesn't work for many creators.
One bio page, with payment buttons built in
A PayRequest page looks and works like a link-in-bio page — but any button can be a payment link. Add a tip button, a custom-request button, or a pay-to-unlock content block, and connect PayPal or a crypto wallet so the money lands where you want it.
Buttons that take real payments
Not just outbound links — buttons can open a checkout that accepts cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay or crypto, right from your bio page.
Locked content behind a paywall
Add a pay-to-unlock block: fans pay once to reveal a photo set, video, or download — no separate platform account required.
Still works as a normal link hub
Mix payment buttons with regular links to your socials, platforms, or website — it's a bio page first, payments are just built in.
See what's actually converting
Every payment button is a tracked payment link, so you can see clicks vs. completed payments — not just link clicks.
Switch your bio link in about 10 minutes
Create your PayRequest page
Sign up free and set your page handle — this becomes your link-in-bio URL.
Add payment buttons alongside your links
Create payment links for tips, custom requests, or digital downloads, and add them to your page just like any other link.
Optionally add a pay-to-unlock block
Drop in a locked content block — fans pay to reveal a photo, video, or file, directly on your page.
Connect PayPal or a crypto wallet
Choose where the money lands — a PayPal account (200+ markets) or a crypto wallet for USDC.
Put the one link in your bio
Replace your old link-in-bio URL with your PayRequest page — your audience sees the same kind of page, but can now pay you directly.
Link-in-bio tools: who actually takes payments?
| Tool | Takes payments? | Pay-to-unlock? | Fees | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linktree (free) | No — links out only | No | N/A | N/A |
| Linktree + 'Add a tip jar' app | Via third-party app, separate setup | No | Varies by app | Depends on connected app |
| Beacons / Stan Store | Yes, but built for course/digital-product sellers | Yes, paid plans only | Platform fee + processor fee | USD bank account typically required |
| Plain PayPal.me link in bio | Yes, PayPal only | No | PayPal's standard fee | PayPal balance |
| PayRequest pageBest | Yes — cards, PayPal, Apple/Google Pay, crypto | Yes, built in | 2% per payment, capped at €25 | PayPal or crypto wallet — no bank account needed |
For anyone whose bio link should be making money
Creators replacing Linktree
Keep the familiar link-hub format your audience already knows, but add buttons that actually collect money instead of pointing to yet another sign-up page.
Models and influencers selling extras
Sell a custom photo set, a shoutout, or a personalized video directly from your bio — fans pay, you deliver, no platform fee on top of a card processor's fee.
Anyone collecting tips between posts
Add a 'Buy me a coffee'-style tip button that settles to PayPal or crypto — useful between platform payouts or as a standalone income stream.
Creators in regions with limited payout options
If your usual platform's payout methods don't reach your country well, a page that pays into PayPal or a wallet sidesteps that limitation entirely.
Why a payments-first bio page works better
Every extra step between "I want to support you" and "payment complete" loses fans. Collapsing link, checkout, and content delivery into one page removes that friction entirely.
- A pay-to-unlock block turns a link-in-bio page into a point of sale — fans pay first, then the content unlocks automatically.
- Payment links double as analytics: you see how many people clicked vs. how many actually paid.
- PayPal's 200+ market reach and on-chain USDC settlement mean almost anyone can pay you, and you can receive it almost anywhere.
- One page covers both jobs — social links and monetization — so you're not running two separate tools.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a replacement for Linktree, or does it work alongside it?+
What payment methods can my fans use?+
How does the pay-to-unlock content block work?+
What does PayRequest charge?+
Do I need a US bank account to use this?+
Can I still link out to OnlyFans, Instagram, or my website?+
Turn your bio link into a payment page
Create a free PayRequest page, add your payment buttons, and put one link in your bio.