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Payment Links

Learn how to create, customize, and send secure payment links to freelancers

Last updated Jan 26, 2025 • 10 min read

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→ What are Payment Links?→ Creating Your First Link→ Customization Options→ Sharing Your Link→ Advanced Features→ FAQs

Customization Options

Tailor your payment links to match your project needs and professional brand.

ALL
Basic Customization (All Users)

Project Information

Custom title, description with rich text formatting, file attachments (PDFs, images, videos), and deadline setting

Payment Structure

Single payment (full amount secured), deposit + final payment, or custom split percentages

Multi-Currency

Choose from 15 supported currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, JPY, CHF, CNY, INR, MXN, BRL, ZAR, SGD, HKD, NZD

PRO
Advanced Customization (PRO/BUSINESS)

PRO

Milestone Payments

Break projects into stages with approval checkpoints, custom amounts per milestone, individual deadlines, and auto-release configuration

Perfect for: Large projects, phased deliverables, ongoing work
PRO

Installment Plans

Monthly, weekly, or biweekly recurring payments with automatic charges, custom installment count (2-12), and first payment date selection

Perfect for: Retainer work, subscription services, payment plans
BUSINESS

Custom Branding

Custom logo on payment pages, brand colors, and professional branded appearance

Perfect for: Agencies, consultants, professional services
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Sharing Your Payment Link

PayHeld offers multiple ways to share your payment link with freelancers:

Copy & Paste

One-click copy to clipboard, then paste in any messaging app

EmailSlackWhatsAppDiscord

Direct Email

Built-in email sending with pre-formatted professional template

✓ Includes project details and amount
✓ Sent via PayHeld

SMS

Instant text message delivery to any phone number

✓ Perfect for local freelancers
✓ Powered by Twilio

QR Code

Generate and download QR code for in-person payments

✓ Print for contractors/consultants
✓ Scannable with any smartphone

💡 Sharing Tips

Include context: "Payment for website redesign project"
Mention deadline: "Please complete by March 15"
Set expectations: "Payment released after approval"

Advanced Features

Security & Trust

Unique Secret Tokens

Each link has cryptographic token - cannot be guessed or forged

Payment Protection

Stripe-powered, PCI-compliant payment processing

Fraud Prevention

IP tracking and suspicious activity detection

Payment Tracking

Real-time status updates and transaction history

Auto-Release Feature

Automatically release payment after 7 days if no disputes are raised. Prevents indefinite payment delays while giving clients time to review work.

Opt-in for both parties • Client can still request revisions during review period

Payment Link Analytics

PRO

Track engagement metrics for your payment links (PRO feature):

View count tracking
Click timestamps
Conversion tracking
Engagement metrics

Frequently Asked Questions

Best Practices

Do's

Use clear, specific project titles
Include detailed requirements
Set realistic deadlines
Attach reference files
Use milestones for large projects
Follow up if not accepted within 48 hours

Don'ts

Use vague project descriptions
Skip setting a deadline
Set unrealistic budgets for scope
Forget to attach important files
Share link to wrong email/phone
Skip communicating expectations

Ready to Create Your Payment Link?

Start sending secure payments with payment protection to freelancers in minutes.

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Payment Links | PayHeld Documentation