Payer par lien
La solution Pay by Link de Cardflo permet aux marchands de générer et d'envoyer des liens de paiement sécurisés aux clients par e-mail, SMS ou chat.
Cette méthode de paiement flexible est idéale pour la facturation, les paiements de service client ou les situations où une caisse de commerce électronique traditionnelle n'est pas pratique. Elle offre un moyen simple et direct de collecter les paiements efficacement et en toute sécurité.
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L'aperçu
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.
Comment ça marche
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pourquoi c'est important
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.
Cas d'usage
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.
En chiffres
Industry observations suggest that once a customer reaches a secure hosted link, completion rates typically fall within this range depending on the merchant sector.
Businesses moving from manual phone payments to hosted links often see a significant reduction in the number of security controls they must personally manage.
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 Payer par lien
- Générez et envoyez des liens de paiement sécurisés rapidement et facilement.
- Acceptez les paiements par e-mail, SMS, réseaux sociaux ou chat.
- Idéal pour la facturation, les paiements récurrents et le support client.
- Suivi en temps réel de l'état du lien et de l'achèvement du paiement.
- Prend en charge plusieurs devises et méthodes de paiement.
- Réduit le traitement manuel des paiements et les erreurs humaines.
- 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.
A short scoping call, then a written plan for your MIDs.
Questions about Payer par lien
Quelle est la sécurité des paiements Pay by Link de Cardflo ?
Les paiements Pay by Link de Cardflo sont hautement sécurisés. Chaque lien redirige les clients vers une page de paiement hébergée conforme PCI où les données sensibles sont traitées en toute sécurité par Cardflo.
Les liens eux-mêmes sont chiffrés et peuvent être configurés avec des délais d'expiration pour une sécurité accrue, garantissant la protection des données tout au long de la transaction.
Puis-je suivre le statut d'un lien de paiement ?
Oui, Cardflo fournit un suivi détaillé pour tous les liens de paiement générés. Vous pouvez surveiller si un lien a été consulté, si le paiement a été initié et si la transaction a réussi.
Cette visibilité aide à gérer les paiements en attente et à assurer le suivi des clients efficacement.
Le Pay by Link convient-il aux paiements d'abonnement ?
Le Pay by Link peut être utilisé pour les paiements d'abonnement initiaux. Pour les paiements récurrents en cours, Cardflo propose des fonctionnalités dédiées de refacturation des abonnements qui gèrent les prélèvements automatisés.
Le Pay by Link est plus adapté aux paiements uniques ou à la mise en place du paiement initial qui déclenche ensuite un profil de facturation récurrent.
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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