Enlaces de pago
Los enlaces de pago de Cardflo ofrecen una herramienta versátil para que los comercios cobren pagos sin un proceso de compra tradicional en un sitio web. Cree URL únicas y compartibles que dirijan a los clientes a una página de pago segura.
Esta solución es perfecta para empresas que requieren flexibilidad en la recopilación de pagos, ya sea para ventas remotas, pedidos personalizados o interacciones directas con el cliente.
- Categoría
- Pago
- Capacidades
- 10
- Disponible en
- Todos los planes
La visión general
Payment links function as standalone hosted payment pages that act as a bridge between an invoice or customer interaction and the final settlement.
These unique URLs are generated through a gateway or PSP dashboard, bypassing the requirement for a merchant to maintain a complex e-commerce front end or integrated checkout API.
When a customer executes the link, they are directed to a secure, PCI-DSS compliant environment where they select a payment method and provide credentials. This mechanism supports various transaction types including one-off sales, subscription sign-ups, and recurring billing authorisations.
For B2B firms or service-based enterprises, the link acts as a digital request for payment that synchronises with the acquirer's backend.
The technology manages the front-end capture of card data or alternative payment method details, ensuring that Sensitive Authentication Data is never stored on the merchant’s local infrastructure, thereby narrowing the scope of compliance audits.
Cómo funciona
Link Generation and Parameter Mapping
The merchant initiates the request within the gateway portal by defining specific transaction parameters. This includes the currency, total amount, and any descriptor text such as an invoice number or service description.
The system then generates a unique URL or QR code tied to the specific merchant identification number.
Distribution via Communication Channels
The generated link is delivered to the counterparty through digital channels like email, SMS, or messaging applications.
Because the link is portable, it facilitates payment collection outside of traditional web stores, making it suitable for professional services, wholesale orders, or social media trade environments where direct links are required.
Secure Customer Credential Capture
Upon clicking, the customer is redirected to a hosted environment that manages the Strong Customer Authentication process. The page collects card details or interacts with digital wallets.
The gateway then forwards the authorisation request to the acquirer, who communicates with the card scheme and the issuing bank.
Transaction Validation and Webhook Notification
Once the issuer approves or declines the transaction, the status is updated in real time. The gateway sends a webhook or notification to the merchant’s system to confirm settlement status.
The funds then follow standard clearing cycles, eventually moving from the acquirer to the merchant's bank account.
Por qué importa
Reduced Technical Infrastructure Requirements
By utilising hosted payment pages, merchants can avoid the high costs and technical complexities associated with building and maintaining a custom checkout flow. This approach shifts the burden of PCI-DSS compliance and security updates to the payment service provider.
It allows businesses to accept digital payments without a traditional website, reducing the operational overhead of software development and server maintenance while ensuring high availability during the transaction process.
Mitigation of Cardholder Data Risks
Payment links minimise the risk of sensitive data exposure by ensuring that cardholder information never enters the merchant's local environment. The entire data capture process happens on the gateway's hardened servers.
This isolation is crucial for protecting against data breaches and ensuring compliance with global financial regulations. It also simplifies the annual Self-Assessment Questionnaire process required by card schemes, as the merchant never handles unencrypted primary account numbers.
Casos de uso
Professional Services and Invoicing
Law firms, consultancies, and freelancers can embed payment links directly into PDF invoices. This allows clients to pay for services immediately via credit card or bank transfer rather than relying on manual bank wires.
Bespoke Manufacturing and Wholesale
For custom orders where the final price varies, sales representatives can generate a specific link once the quote is finalised, ensuring the customer pays the exact agreed amount rather than a generic catalogue price.
Telephone and Remote Sales
MOTO merchants can send a link to a customer during a phone call instead of taking card details verbally. This method improves security and ensures the transaction is protected by 3D Secure protocols.
Debt Collection and Late Payments
Credit control departments can send automated reminders containing a direct link to the outstanding balance, facilitating immediate resolution and improving the business's days sales outstanding metric through simplified friction-free payments.
En cifras
Authorisation speeds typically fall within this range depending on the issuer's response time and the network latency between the gateway and the acquirer.
Merchants often observe an increase in successful settlements when moving from manual bank transfers to direct payment links due to reduced friction.
Industry data suggests that utilising 3DS-enabled links significantly reduces successful unauthorised transactions compared to non-authenticated MOTO or manual entry methods.
Términos relacionados
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Lo que obtienes con Enlaces de pago
- Cree URL de pago únicas y seguras para cualquier situación.
- Comparta enlaces a través de cualquier canal digital: correo electrónico, SMS, redes sociales.
- Personalice los enlaces con detalles y montos específicos del producto.
- Ideal para ventas remotas, pedidos telefónicos y facturas personalizadas.
- Proceso de pago optimizado tanto para comercios como para clientes.
- Acceda a análisis e informes completos para cada enlace.
- Supports multiple currencies to facilitate cross-border transactions and international commerce expansion.
- Reduces the PCI-DSS compliance burden by using hosted, secure payment environments.
- Includes customisable metadata fields to assist with automated accounting and reconciliation processes.
- Automates the generation of digital receipts for customers immediately following a successful authorisation.
A short scoping call, then a written plan for your MIDs.
Preguntas sobre Enlaces de pago
¿Cuál es el caso de uso principal de los enlaces de pago de Cardflo?
Los enlaces de pago se utilizan principalmente para cobrar pagos en escenarios de comercio electrónico no tradicionales.
Esto incluye la facturación de servicios, la aceptación de pagos por teléfono, la facilitación de pagos a través de las redes sociales o la recaudación de fondos para pedidos personalizados donde un carrito de compras estándar no es aplicable. Ofrecen flexibilidad y franqueza.
¿Puedo rellenar previamente los detalles del enlace de pago?
Sí, los enlaces de pago de Cardflo se pueden rellenar previamente con detalles específicos como descripciones de artículos, montos e información del cliente. Esto reduce la fricción para el cliente y minimiza los errores.
Los comercios pueden generar enlaces que estén listos para el pago inmediato, optimizando el proceso de transacción.
¿Son seguros los enlaces de pago de Cardflo para los clientes?
Los enlaces de pago de Cardflo redirigen a los clientes a una página de pago segura y compatible con PCI alojada por Cardflo. Esto garantiza que toda la información de pago confidencial se maneje en un entorno seguro, protegiendo los datos del cliente.
Los enlaces en sí se generan pensando en la seguridad para evitar el acceso no autorizado.
Are payment links protected by 3D Secure and SCA?
Most modern payment link services are designed to be fully compatible with 3D Secure 2 protocols. When the customer interacts with the link, the gateway triggers the necessary authentication flow required by the issuing bank.
This ensures compliance with PSD2 regulations in Europe and the UK, helping to reduce the risk of fraud and potentially shifting the liability for chargebacks from the merchant to the issuer.
How do I reconcile payments received via links with my internal accounting software?
Payment links generally include unique identifiers and metadata fields that are passed through the authorisation and settlement stages. When a payment is successful, the gateway provides an ARN or a transaction ID that can be mapped back to your internal invoice or customer record.
Many platforms also offer webhooks that can automatically update your CRM or ERP system once the status changes to authorised.
Can payment links be used for Mail Order Telephone Order (MOTO) environments?
While MOTO usually involves the merchant entering data on behalf of the customer, many firms are favouring payment links as a more secure alternative.
Instead of the agent hearing and typing the card details, they send a link to the customer via SMS or email during the call. This reduces the risk of data theft within the call centre and ensures the transaction undergoes standard digital authentication.
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