Плащане

Плащане чрез връзка

Решението „Плащане чрез връзка“ на Cardflo позволява на търговците да генерират и изпращат сигурни връзки за плащане до клиенти по имейл, SMS или чат.

Този гъвкав метод на плащане е идеален за фактуриране, плащания с обслужване на клиенти или ситуации, при които традиционното електронно плащане не е практично. То предлага прост, директен начин за ефективно и сигурно събиране на плащания.

Категория
Плащане
Възможности
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Общ преглед

Pay by link serves as an asynchronous payment method that bridges the gap between traditional invoicing and real-time e-commerce checkouts. The mechanic involves an acquirer or PSP generating a unique, secure URL associated with a specific transaction amount and merchant account.

When the payer accesses this link, they are directed to a hosted payment page where card details or alternative payment methods are entered.

This infrastructure removes the need for merchants to handle sensitive cardholder data directly, shifting the scope of PCI data security standard compliance to the facilitator.

The process supports both card-present and card-not-present environments, often used when manual orders must be finalised without telephonic disclosure of CVV codes.

By centralising the authorisation and capture steps through a managed gateway, businesses can standardise their reconciliation processes regardless of whether the initial lead was generated via social media, chat platforms, or email.

Как работи

  1. Unique URL Generation

    The merchant initiates a request via a gateway portal or API, specifying the transaction amount, currency, and reference ID. The system generates a single-use or multi-use link tied to the merchant identification number.

    This link directs the customer to a secure environment hosted by the payment service provider.

  2. Distribution to Payer

    The merchant delivers the link through any digital communication channel, such as email, SMS, or messaging applications.

    Because the link points to a secure web address, the merchant does not need to maintain an active e-commerce site or complex shopping cart integration to facilitate the digital transaction.

  3. Customer Payment Entry

    The payer clicks the link and enters their credentials on a page protected by TLS encryption. The environment supports Strong Customer Authentication protocols, including 3D Secure, to verify the identity of the cardholder.

    This step ensures that the transaction meets the regulatory requirements set out by PSD2.

  4. Authorisation and Settlement

    The payment gateway routes the authorisation request to the relevant acquirer and card scheme. Once the issuer approves the transaction, a real-time notification is sent to the merchant.

    The funds follow standard settlement cycles, typically resulting in a payout to the merchant account after the agreed clearing period.

Защо е важно

Security and Compliance Scope

Accepting payments over the telephone or via unsecured email threads often increases a merchant's PCI DSS burden and risk of data breach. Pay by link moves the point of entry for card data to a secure environment managed by the PSP.

This reduces the risk of unauthorised access to primary account numbers and simplifies the annual compliance validation process for the business, as sensitive data never touches their internal infrastructure.

Reduced Friction in Collections

Traditional B2B billing often relies on bank transfers which require the customer to manually log into their banking portal and enter account details. Pay by link allows for immediate execution using stored credentials or digital wallets.

This immediacy can lead to faster settlement of outstanding invoices and a reduction in the time spent by accounts receivable teams pursuing overdue payments through manual administrative work.

Приложения

B2B Professional Services

Consultancies and legal firms send links alongside digital invoices, allowing clients to settle fees via corporate cards rather than bank transfers, which simplifies international multi-currency reconciliation.

Direct Messaging Commerce

Small retailers using social media for sales can convert chat-based enquiries into completed transactions by sending a secure link once the buyer confirms their selection.

Hospitality and Bookings

Hotels can secure deposits for room reservations or private dining events by emailing a payment link, avoiding the need to process card details over the telephone.

Debt Collection and Recovery

Agencies send personalised links via SMS to debtors, providing a low-friction method to settle balances immediately on a mobile device without requiring a phone conversation.

В числа

75-85%
Average Conversion Rate

Industry observations suggest that once a customer reaches a secure hosted link, completion rates typically fall within this range depending on the merchant sector.

90%
PCI Compliance Reduction

Businesses moving from manual phone payments to hosted links often see a significant reduction in the number of security controls they must personally manage.

<3s
Authorisation Speed

Typical processing time from the moment the 'Pay' button is clicked until a confirmation appears, assuming standard gateway and acquirer performance.

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What you get with Плащане чрез връзка

  • Генерирайте и изпращайте сигурни връзки за плащане бързо и лесно.
  • Приемайте плащания по имейл, SMS, социални медии или чат.
  • Идеален за фактуриране, повтарящи се плащания и поддръжка на клиенти.
  • Проследяване в реално време на състоянието на връзката и завършването на плащането.
  • Поддържа множество валути и методи на плащане.
  • Намалява ръчната обработка на плащания и човешките грешки.
  • Capability to attach specific invoice numbers or customer references for automated ledger reconciliation.
  • Compatibility with various digital channels including email, SMS, WhatsApp, and social media platforms.
  • Option for set transaction amounts or open fields for customer-defined donation and deposit values.
  • Responsive design ensures the payment interface functions correctly on mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.
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Questions about Плащане чрез връзка

Доколко сигурни са плащанията „Плащане чрез връзка“ на Cardflo?

Плащанията „Плащане чрез връзка“ на Cardflo са изключително сигурни. Всяка връзка насочва клиентите към PCI-съвместима хоствана страница за плащане, където чувствителните данни се обработват сигурно от Cardflo.

Самите връзки са криптирани и могат да бъдат зададени с време на изтичане за допълнителна сигурност, осигурявайки защита на данните през цялата транзакция.

Мога ли да проследявам състоянието на връзка за плащане?

Да, Cardflo предоставя подробно проследяване за всички генерирани връзки за плащане. Можете да наблюдавате дали дадена връзка е била прегледана, дали е инициирано плащане и дали транзакцията е била успешна.

Тази видимост помага за управлението на просрочените плащания и ефективното проследяване на клиентите.

Подходящо ли е плащането чрез връзка за абонаментни плащания?

Плащането чрез връзка може да се използва за първоначални абонаментни плащания. За текущи повтарящи се плащания Cardflo предлага специализирани функции за повторно фактуриране на абонаменти, които управляват автоматични такси.

Плащането чрез връзка е по-подходящо за еднократни плащания или за настройване на първоначалното плащане, което след това задейства повтарящ се профил за фактуриране.

What happens if a customer claims they never received the link?

Sophisticated gateways provide notification logs that track the status of the link. Merchants can verify if the link was successfully dispatched and, in some cases, whether the payer has clicked or viewed the hosted page.

If a link fails to arrive due to an incorrect email address or SMS filtering, the merchant can invalidate the original URL and generate a new one, or resend the existing link through a different communication channel.

Do these links support alternative payment methods like Apple Pay or Google Pay?

Yes, pay by link pages can be configured to display a variety of payment options beyond standard credit and debit cards.

Depending on the PSP's capabilities, the hosted page can detect the user's device and offer digital wallets like Apple Pay or Google Pay, as well as local alternative payment methods such as iDEAL or Bancontact.

This flexibility helps improve conversion rates by allowing customers to pay with their preferred method.

How are refunds handled for transactions initiated via a link?

Refunds for link-based payments are typically processed through the same merchant portal or API used to generate the link. The merchant identifies the original authorisation via a transaction ID or ARN and initiates either a full or partial refund.

The funds are then returned to the original payment instrument used by the customer. The settlement and clearing timelines for these refunds follow the standard rules set by the relevant card scheme or payment provider.

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