Create invoice payment links customers can pay online

What is an invoice payment link?

It is a public payment page tied to a specific invoice — amount, description, line items, and a pay button. You copy the link and send it by email, text, or your project tool. The customer does not need a PayPort account to pay.

How invoice payment links help small businesses get paid faster

Friction kills collections. A single link removes “How do I pay you?” and “What was the amount again?” Customers pay when the invoice is top of mind. You see when the invoice was viewed and when it was paid.

Card and ACH payment options

Each link opens Stripe Checkout, where customers can pay by card or bank transfer (ACH) when enabled. That covers most B2B and service-business scenarios without custom integration work.

When to use a payment link instead of a traditional invoice

Use an online payment link when you want payment in the same step as delivery — after a milestone, before work starts, or when sending a final bill. A PDF-only invoice still works for records, but a link closes the loop with actual payment.

Comparing infrastructure-only tools? Read Stripe payment links vs invoice payment software.

How PayPort Direct creates secure invoice links

You create an invoice, click send, and PayPort generates a unique tokenized URL. Checkout is hosted by Stripe; webhooks update invoice status when payment completes. For the full product picture, start at our small business invoice software hub.

FAQ

Is an invoice payment link the same as a Stripe Payment Link?

Similar checkout experience, but PayPort ties the link to invoice records, customers, and status tracking.

Can I send the link by email?

Yes — copy the link or use email delivery when SMTP is configured.

Does the link expire?

Links remain available until the invoice is paid or canceled, subject to your workflow.