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Request online payments with payment links

Elena Tankovski
Elena Tankovski
Content Marketing Manager
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Companies need fast and flexible ways to get paid. Payment links for businesses offer a simple solution to request payments even without an eCommerce store. With just one link, customers can complete a payment in seconds. This makes it easier than ever to collect payments online, whether for invoices, services, subscriptions, or international transactions.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to request payments online with payment links and discover best practices for integrating them into your processes.

Payment links for businesses are unique URLs that allow companies to request payments online from customers. Instead of sending a traditional invoice or directing clients to a checkout page on a website, businesses can simply share a secure link with their clients.

Once customers click the link, they are directed to a payment page where they can enter their payment details and complete the transaction immediately. This reduces friction and speeds up the payment process.

Payment links are particularly useful for service providers, freelancers, consultants, and companies that do not operate a full online store but still need a reliable way to collect payments online.

Important: People tend to confuse payment links with payment tracking links, but the two serve different purposes. A payment link is used to request payments online before a transaction takes place, while tracking links are typically shared after a payment has been completed to confirm the transaction or provide payment status information.

With amnis, businesses can share both multi-currency payment links as well as tracking links – for simple, secure and fast international money transfers.

Opening an account with amnis was a plug-and-play experience. It complements our traditional banking perfectly, giving us speed where we need it most.

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CEO, Drone Harmony

Payment links offer several advantages for companies that want a simple and flexible way to collect payments online. Instead of relying on traditional invoices or complex checkout systems, businesses can send a secure payment link that allows customers to complete a transaction in just a few steps.

Some of the main advantages include:

    • Collect payments without a full eCommerce website: Businesses can request payments online even without building a full online store. A simple payment link can be shared via email, messaging apps, or digital invoices.
    • Reduce invoicing delays and simplify bookkeeping: Payment links allow customers to pay immediately after receiving the request. This shortens payment cycles, improves cash flow, and reduces the administrative work associated with manual bank transfers and payment reminders.
    • Accept international transfers and multiple currencies easily: For companies working with global clients, payment links simplify cross-border transactions. With amnis, businesses can send multi-currency payment links that accept payments in EUR, GBP and over 20 other currencies, so that customers can pay in their preferred currency. Incoming payments are managed through a single multi-currency account – no forced FX conversion, no hidden markup and no need to manage separate bank accounts abroad.
    • Improve client experience with quick, secure payments: Customers can complete payments quickly without creating accounts or navigating complex checkout systems. A simple and secure payment process increases convenience and often results in faster payments and fewer abandoned transactions.
    • Offer customers flexible ways to pay: Modern payment link solutions support multiple payment methods in one place – from card and bank payments to digital wallets such as PayPal. Letting customers choose the option most convenient for them reduces friction at checkout and improves conversion.

Most payment platforms follow a similar process for creating payment links. With amnis, you can add a payment link directly to your invoice – create one manually in seconds with no technical knowledge required, or generate payment links automatically via our API.

    1. Define the payment details: Start by adding the payment description, such as the product name or service provided. Clear information helps customers understand what they are paying for and increases transparency in the transaction.
    2. Set the payment amount and currency: Next, specify the amount to be paid and choose the currency. This step is particularly important for businesses working with international clients, as it allows them to collect payments online in the customer’s preferred currency.
    3. Add taxes or additional fees: If necessary, include applicable taxes, service fees, or other charges, so that the customer sees the total charge.
    4. Generate the payment link: Once the payment information is complete, the system generates a unique payment link that can be shared with clients.
    5. Share the payment link with customers: Send the link directly to your customer.

Use amnis payment links for a simple and secure way to get paid worldwide:

    • Multi-currency links: Your customers choose their preferred currency
    • Multiple payment methods in one link: PayPal, standard bank transfers and real-time transfers via amnis Peer-to-Peer at zero cost
    • Manage incoming payments in your multi-currency account – no forced FX conversions
    • Save on PayPal FX: Receive PayPal balances directly in the original currency and avoid PayPal’s 3–4% cross-currency markup
    • No need to manually copy bank details
    • No confusion about payment methods
    • No fragmented reconciliation

While payment links simplify the payment process, businesses should follow best practices to optimise efficiency and enhance the overall customer experience:

    • Provide a clear payment description: Customers should immediately understand what the payment is for, whether it is a service fee, invoice settlement, or subscription payment. Transparent descriptions reduce confusion and help prevent disputes.
    • Include reference information: Adding details such as an invoice number, order ID, VAT or service description simplifies bookkeeping and ensures that each payment can be matched to the correct transaction.
    • Share payment links through trusted channels: Payment links should always be sent through verified business emails, secure messaging platforms, or official communication channels.
    • Ensure mobile-friendly payment pages: Many customers complete payments on their smartphones. Optimised mobile payment pages make the payment process faster and more convenient.
    • Centralise payment management: Managing payments, accounts, and expenses within one system improves financial visibility and reduces operational complexity. With amnis, businesses can handle international payments through a single platform to avoid fragmented payment workflows and maintain a clearer financial overview.

While payment links are one tool to enrich your payment options, amnis offers an entire financial ecosystem that goes far beyond simple payment processes. From multi-currency accounts to instant P2P payments, debit cards and AI-powered expense management – access all your finances from one single dashboard, decrease costs and automate your processes.

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The easiest way for businesses to request payments online is by using payment links or P2P transactions. With amnis, companies can quickly request payments through multi-currency payment links as well as P2P transfers, which speeds up and simplifies international transactions for businesses and their clients alike.

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Elena Tankovski · Content Marketing Manager

Als Senior Content Writer bei amnis verwandelt Elena komplexe Finanz- und Bankenthemen in klare, verständliche Inhalte für KMUs. Ihr Fokus liegt auf Devisenmärkten, internationalen Zahlungen, grenzüberschreitenden Geschäftsaktivitäten und regulatorischen Entwicklungen – damit Unternehmen jederzeit verlässliche und leicht verständliche Informationen zur Hand haben.

Mit ihrem starken Hintergrund in Recherche und Kommunikation trägt Elena entscheidend dazu bei, dass Unternehmen informiert bleiben, bessere Entscheidungen treffen und sich im stetig wandelnden Umfeld der internationalen Finanzwelt sicher bewegen können.

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