--- title: Accept Payments via Payment Links slug: use-cases/accept-payments-via-payment-links excerpt: >- Collect payments by sharing a link — no website, no code, no integration needed. sidebar_order: 2 hidden: false metadata: title: Accept Payments via Payment Links — No Code Required | Pine Labs description: >- Share a payment link to collect payments without a website or coding. Create links from the Dashboard or API, share via email/SMS, track payment status, and manage collections in minutes. keywords: >- payment links, no code payments, share payment link, collect payments, payment link API, quick payments, Pine Labs links robots: index --- Share a link — collect a payment. Accept payments from anyone, anywhere, without writing a single line of code... --- ## What you're building By the end of this guide, you'll be able to: - Create payment links from the Dashboard or API - Share them via Email, SMS - Track payment status and manage collections - Handle post-payment workflows **Time to first payment:** ~2 minutes (Dashboard) or ~10 minutes (API) --- ## Before you begin | Requirement | Details | |---|---| | Pine Labs account | [Sign up →](https://dashboardv2.pluralonline.com/signup) | | For Dashboard method | Just a browser — no code needed | | For API method | Backend server + API credentials | --- ## When to use Payment Links Payment Links are ideal when you: | Scenario | Example | |---|---| | **No website** | Freelancers, consultants, small businesses | | **Invoice follow-ups** | Send a payment link with a reminder email | | **Event ticketing** | Share a link for registrations and ticket sales | | **Quick collections** | Collect deposits, dues, or ad-hoc payments | | **Remote services** | Telemedicine, online tutoring, consulting | --- ## Method 1: Create from Dashboard (No code) ### Step 1 — Open Payment Links 1. Log in to the [Pine Labs Dashboard](https://dashboardv2.pluralonline.com/login) 2. Navigate to **Payment Links** in the sidebar ### Step 2 — Create a new link Click **Create Payment Link** and fill in the details: | Field | Example | Required | |---|---|---| | **Amount** | ₹2,500 | Yes | | **Description** | "Design consultation — April 2026" | Yes | | **Customer name** | Rahul Sharma | Optional | | **Customer email** | rahul@example.com | Optional | | **Customer phone** | 9876543210 | Optional | | **Expiry** | 7 days | Optional | ### Step 3 — Share the link After creation, you get a shareable URL: ``` https://pay.pluralonline.com/link/abc123xyz ``` Share it through any channel: | Channel | How | |---|---| | **Email** | Use the built-in email option or copy-paste | | **SMS** | Copy the link and send via SMS | ### Step 4 — Customer pays When the customer opens the link, they see a Pine Labs checkout page with: - Order details and amount - Payment options — Cards, UPI, Netbanking, Wallets - Secure payment processing ### Step 5 — Track payment Monitor the payment status in **Dashboard → Payment Links**: | Status | Meaning | |---|---| | **Created** | Link generated, awaiting payment | | **Partially paid** | Customer made a partial payment | | **Paid** | Payment received successfully | | **Expired** | Link crossed the expiry date | | **Cancelled** | You cancelled the link | --- ## Method 2: Create via API For automated workflows, use the Payment Links API. ### Generate token ```bash curl --location 'https://pluraluat.v2.pinepg.in/api/auth/v1/token' \ --header 'content-type: application/json' \ --data '{ "client_id": "", "client_secret": "", "grant_type": "client_credentials" }' ``` ### Create payment link ```bash curl --location 'https://pluraluat.v2.pinepg.in/api/pay/v1/payment-links' \ --header 'Authorization: Bearer ' \ --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \ --data '{ "merchant_payment_link_reference": "INV-2026-04-001", "payment_link_amount": { "value": 250000, "currency": "INR" }, "description": "Design consultation — April 2026", "customer": { "email_id": "rahul@example.com", "first_name": "Rahul", "last_name": "Sharma", "mobile_number": "9876543210", "country_code": "91" }, "expiry_date": "2026-05-06T23:59:59Z", "callback_url": "https://your-domain.com/payment/success", "notes": "April consulting invoice" }' ``` **Response:** ```json { "payment_link_id": "pl_abc123xyz", "payment_link_url": "https://pay.pluralonline.com/link/abc123xyz", "status": "CREATED", "expiry_date": "2026-05-06T23:59:59Z" } ``` ### Check payment link status ```bash curl --location 'https://pluraluat.v2.pinepg.in/api/pay/v1/payment-links/{payment_link_id}' \ --header 'Authorization: Bearer ' ``` ### Cancel a payment link ```bash curl --request PUT \ 'https://pluraluat.v2.pinepg.in/api/pay/v1/payment-links/{payment_link_id}/cancel' \ --header 'Authorization: Bearer ' ``` --- ## After receiving payment ### Dashboard notifications - View payment details in **Dashboard → Payments** - Download payment receipts - Issue refunds directly from the Dashboard ### Webhook notifications Configure webhooks to receive real-time notifications: ```json { "event": "ORDER_CAPTURED", "data": { "order_id": "v1-2505051234-aa-xYzAbC", "payment_link_id": "pl_abc123xyz", "amount": { "value": 250000, "currency": "INR" }, "status": "CAPTURED" } } ``` ### Refunds Issue full or partial refunds from the Dashboard or API: 1. Go to **Dashboard → Payments** 2. Find the payment and click **Refund** 3. Enter the refund amount and confirm --- ## Real-world examples ### Freelance designer > "I send a Payment Link in my project proposal email. Clients click, pay the deposit, and I start work — no invoicing software needed." **Setup:** Create a link for the project deposit → Share via email → Track in Dashboard ### Fitness instructor > "I share a monthly class link on my Instagram story. Students tap, pay, and they're registered." **Setup:** Create a recurring link for class fees → Share via SMS → Monitor collections ### Property rental agent > "I generate links for security deposits and rent payments. Tenants pay via UPI — it's instant." **Setup:** Create individual links per tenant → Share via email → Get webhook on payment --- ## Next steps - [Payment Links — detailed guide](/payment-links) — full API documentation - [Accept payments on a website or mobile app](/accept-payments) — embed checkout in your product - [Dashboard](/dashboard) — track and manage all payments