Payment Link Examples for Every Business
From freelancers and coaches to agencies and nonprofits — see real payment link examples for your business type, with templates you can copy and use today.
- Payment links work for every business type — freelancers, coaches, agencies, nonprofits, creators.
- Each example shows the exact link structure, amount, and message you can copy.
- Ready-to-use templates for email, WhatsApp, social media, and SMS included.
- All examples use a branded checkout — your logo, colors, and domain.
10 payment link examples for different businesses
Each example shows the business type, what the link is for, the amount, accepted payment methods, and the message you can send.
Freelancer — Project Milestone Payment
A designer invoices a client for the first milestone of a website redesign.
Hi Mark, here's the payment link for the website redesign — first milestone (homepage + wireframes). Thanks for the collaboration!
Coach — Monthly Coaching Package
A life coach collects the monthly subscription fee from a returning client.
Hi Alex, here's your monthly coaching payment link for October. Four sessions scheduled — see you Tuesday!
Photographer — Wedding Deposit
A photographer collects a 30% deposit to secure a wedding booking.
Congratulations on the engagement! Here's the deposit link for your wedding photography package on June 15. Remaining balance due 2 weeks before.
Creator — Digital Product Sale
A creator sells a Notion template through a social media post.
Just launched my Notion Dashboard template! Link below — instant download after payment.
Agency — Retainer Payment
A marketing agency collects the monthly retainer from a long-term client.
Hi Acme Corp, here's the May retainer link as discussed (social media management + content production). Invoice to follow for your accounting team.
Nonprofit — Donation Campaign
A nonprofit collects one-time donations through a social media campaign.
Your donation helps remove 10kg of plastic from the ocean. Every euro counts — thank you for supporting a cleaner planet!
Course Creator — One-Time Course Access
A course creator sells access to a video masterclass.
Your SEO Masterclass link is ready! Instant access to 8 hours of video, templates, and a private community.
Service Business — In-Person QR Code
A dog groomer places a QR code on the counter for quick in-person payments.
Thanks for visiting Paws & Claws! Scan the QR code to pay for today's groom. See you next month!
Consultant — One-Off Strategy Session
A business consultant sends a payment link after a discovery call.
Great call today. Here's the payment link for the 2-hour strategy session. I'll send over the action plan once payment confirms.
Musician — Tip Jar Link
A musician shares a payment link in their Instagram bio for tips.
Loved the show? Drop a tip in the virtual jar! Every bit helps us make more music.
Ready-to-use templates
Copy, paste, customize for your business.
Hi [Name], Thanks for the opportunity to work on [project]. Here's your payment link: [Pay €[Amount] →] Accepts cards, iDEAL, SEPA and Apple Pay. Due by [date]. A full invoice will follow for your records. Best, [Your Name]
Hi [Name]! Here's the payment link for [service/product]: [payrequest.me/yourname/abc123] Total: €[Amount] Methods: card, iDEAL, Apple Pay Due: [date] Let me know if anything's unclear!
📦 New [product] is live! 👇 Grab yours here [payrequest.me/yourname/product] Supports cards, PayPal, Apple Pay 🌍
[Name], your [service] payment link: [pay.payrequest.io/abc123] · €[Amount] · Pay by card or iDEAL
How to create your own payment link
Three steps to create and share your first payment link.
- 1Sign up for a payment link platformCreate a free PayRequest account. Connect Stripe, Mollie or PayPal as your payment provider.
- 2Create your linkEnter an amount, a short description, and optionally a due date. Customize with your logo, brand colors, and custom domain.
- 3Share it anywhereCopy the link, use it in an email, send via WhatsApp or SMS, post on social media, or generate a QR code. Customer pays in one click.
FAQ
What is an example of a payment link?
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A payment link is a shareable URL like payrequest.me/yourname/abc123 that takes a customer to a branded checkout page with your logo, the amount, and payment method options. The customer enters their details and pays in under 30 seconds.
How do I create a payment link for my business?
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Sign up for PayRequest (free), connect Stripe/Mollie/PayPal, create a link with an amount and description, and share via email, SMS, WhatsApp, or social media. Takes under 2 minutes.
What does a payment link look like to a customer?
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Customers see a branded hosted checkout page with your logo, colors, amount, and payment buttons. It looks like your own website's checkout, not a generic form.
Can I customize the payment link page with my brand?
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Yes. Add your logo, brand colors, custom domain (pay.yourbrand.com), banner image, and social links. The page looks like an extension of your website.
What payment methods can I offer through a payment link?
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With Stripe or Mollie: cards, iDEAL, SEPA, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna, Bancontact, and 15+ more. PayPal integration adds PayPal balance and PayPal Credit.
Are payment links secure?
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Yes. Payment links use HTTPS encryption, PCI-compliant hosted checkout, and 3D Secure authentication. The page is hosted securely — not emailed as an attachment.
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Create your first payment link
Free to start. Branded checkout, 20+ payment methods, instant delivery by email, SMS, or WhatsApp.