Payment Links

How do I start using Payment Links with Cashfree?

Simply sign up for a Payment Links account, and Cashfree Payment Gateway will be automatically activated for your account. The Payment Links feature will be available inside the Payment Gateway product.
All payments collected via the payment links are automatically updated in the Reports and Transactions module in Cashfree Payment Gateway.

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Can I create a payment link for a restricted time period?

Yes, you can create a payment link in the Cashfree Payment Gateway Dashboard with an expiry limit to ensure you get paid within a specific timeframe.

What information do I need to provide to create Payment Links?

Enter the customer’s phone or email, amount, and purpose, then share the link. You can also enable SMS & Email notifications, set an expiry date, and allow partial payments for added flexibility.

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How do I increase my payment link amount?

To update the amount on an existing payment link, follow these steps.

1. Sign in to the Merchant Dashboard.
2. Go to Payment Gateway > Payment Links > All.
3. Find the payment link in the table and click the more options icon (⋮) on that row.
4. Click Edit.
5. In the Edit Payment Link dialog, enter the new value in the Amount field.
6. Click Update.

Result: A confirmation message appears and the Amount column updates to reflect the new value.

For a complete list of fields you can edit, including payment reason and customer details, see Edit Payment Link.

Each Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payment link supports a maximum collection of ₹1 lakh. To collect a higher amount, select All payment methods instead of Only UPI, or distribute the total across multiple links or payments.

If an account or transaction limit prevents the update, raise a request using the Support Form.

Can I create Payment Links in bulk?

Yes, you can create Payment Links in bulk using the Batch feature. Simply fill out the Support Form with your business requirements, and we’ll verify and activate it for your account. Meanwhile, you can test the flow in the sandbox.

Once activated, upload a file with the required details in the Batch section. Download the sample file to check the format.

Can my customers make multiple partial payments on Payment Links?

Yes, you can enable Partial Payments and provide the minimum amount you wish to collect for a Payment Link. The customer can choose to make multiple payments, between the minimum amount and the link amount. Cashfree will notify you of all partial payments done.

Are international payments supported on Payment Link?

Yes, it is possible to enable international payments on Cashfree Payment Links. Talk to us and help us understand your business for quick activation. If you have a Paypal account, connect Paypal to Cashfree and start offering Paypal as a checkout option on the payment page instantly.

What are Orders?

Each time your customer opens a payment Link and attempts payment, a new Order is created against that link. This gives you the information on how many times the customer has visited the link before completely paying the full amount. You can follow up with such customers and try to improve your conversion rate.

What are Cashfree Payment Links and why should I use them?

Payment Links by Cashfree is the easiest way to receive payments from your customers for any goods or services, without taking them to any app or website.

Payment Link can be shared with the customer via different channels like WhatsApp, SMS, email, etc., and upon clicking the link, your customers can pay using all available payment methods. Cashfree Payments will notify you when payment(s) are made using the link.

Payment Links are a no-code solution that are used to accept online payments without any payment gateway integration required. Any business can create a payment link and collect online payments. No website required.

How can I create payment links for my business?

1. Go to Payment Gateway Dashboard > Payment links > Create Payment Link

2. List the reason, the amount and the customer details.

3. You can also select an expiry time for the link, a custom thank you message, add a note in the more section.

4. Click create and all set!

How can I create UPI payment links for my business?

Create and share UPI payment links with your customers to accept payments via UPI applications. To create a UPI payment link, you first need to add your product and customer details. You can share the payment link via SMS, email, WhatsApp, or any other platform. To make payments, customers must click the URL that you have sent, and a list of UPI apps installed on their mobile will be displayed. Customers can select any UPI app and complete the payment. A maximum amount of rupees 1 Lakh can be collected using the UPI payment link.

To create a UPI payment link:

1. Go to Payment Gateway Dashboard > Payment Links > click Create Payment Link.

2. Select the option Create UPI Link.

3. In the Payment For field, explain what the customer is making the payment for. Keep this text short and clear. This information is important for customers to understand the purpose of payment. Partial payments are not allowed for the UPI payment method.

4. Set the Link Expiry limit.

5. Enter the customer details (phone number and email ID) to send the payment link.

6. Select the option Send Auto Reminders to send payment reminders automatically to your customers.

7. Enable Send Auto Reminders option to notify your customers about the payment. Click here to know more.

8. You can add the Link ID and additional description for your reference. This will not be visible to your customers.

What information is required to create a Payment Link?

To quickly request payment from your customer via Payment Link, you simply need to provide the customer’s phone or email information, and the amount and purpose for the link. Once the details are entered, the link can be shared with the customer.

While creating a Payment Link, you can:

• Enable the Send SMS and Email checkboxes, and Cashfree will send the link to the customer on the provided contact information.

• Set the expiry for the link.

• Enable partial payments if you want the customer to make payments in parts.

Can I generate a report of all payment link transactions?

Yes, you can generate a report of all payment link transactions.
The payment link orders report provides the list and details of orders and payments made against all payment links within the selected period. This includes order details, customer details, transaction amount, payment method, transaction status, settlement UTR (if the settlement is complete), and more.

To generate the payment link orders report:

1. Go to Payment Gateway Dashboard > Reports.
2. In the Report Type field, select Payment Link Transactions, and click Generate.
3. Select the date range for which you want to view the report, and click Generate.

The report will be generated based on your selected criteria. You can download the report after it has been generated.

Do I get notified when a payment is made on a payment link?

Yes, you can use webhooks to get notified about different events such as orders, payments, and settlements.

The Payment Link webhook will be triggered when your customer makes a complete or partial payment using the payment link you shared. You will also be notified via the same webhook when the payment link gets cancelled or expired.

How to cancel or delete a payment link?

You can’t permanently delete a payment link, but you can cancel it to stop receiving payments.

From the Merchant Dashboard, click the ellipsis (⋮) icon next to the link and select Cancel. From API: Use POST /links//cancel (works only for ACTIVE links). Once cancelled, no further payments can be made.

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Can I create a payment link for a restricted time period?

Yes, you can create a payment link in the Cashfree payment gateway dashboard, with an expiry limit to make sure you get paid within a specific timeframe.

How to share a Payment Link?

The payment link can be shared via SMS, email, Whatsapp or any other platform.

How do I create a TPV payment link from the dashboard?

To create a TPV (Third-Party Validation) payment link from the Merchant Dashboard, the TPV feature must be enabled on your MID (Merchant ID). If it isn’t enabled yet, see the Note below before proceeding.

1. Log in to the Merchant Dashboard.
2. Navigate to Payment Gateway > Payment Links > Create Payment Link.
3. Fill in the payment link details, such as amount, purpose, and customer details.
4. In the Add Notes section, enter the following TPV parameters:
   • customer_bank_account_number: The customer’s bank account number.
   • customer_bank_ifsc: The customer’s bank IFSC code.
   • customer_bank_code (optional): The customer’s bank code.
5. Click Create & Send to generate and share the payment link.

When the customer pays using this link, the payment is validated against the bank account details you provided.

The TPV feature must be activated on your MID before you can use this flow. Contact your Account Manager or submit a request through the Support Form to enable it.