The payment transfers from customers to directly your bank account in the most simplified way with the Payment Links. They are like virtual cashiers and serve as an invaluable tool for various types of businesses. If you want to accept payments from customers without the hassle of setting up a full-fledged online store, sending the payment links is the best way. They offer a user-friendly experience to your customers and ensure that the payment process is a stress-free task.
Read on to learn more about these magical links and the benefits that Accosis Payment Links bring to your business.
What is a link payment?
Simply put, payment links are online gateways that allow individuals and businesses to receive payments seamlessly. They are as easy as sending a text message.
Payment links simplify the entire transaction journey, allowing businesses to cater to their customer’s preferences and provide a smooth payment experience in just a few clicks. Customers can even pay with their mobile devices with multiple payment options.
These magical links empower you to share a customized payment link with your customers via messaging apps or social media platforms. With just a few clicks, your customers can effortlessly complete their transactions, enabling you to focus on important business activities rather than worrying about payment processing.
Payment links offer a hassle-free way to collect payments without any expensive infrastructure for freelancers, small business owners such as a local boutique, or someone selling homemade items. Even for businesses offering services, the ease of creating and sharing payment links streamlines the payment collection process. Thus, there is no need for a website or a mobile app with an integrated payment gateway.
Ultimately, these links enhance customer satisfaction, boost sales, and contribute to the growth of businesses, all while keeping things simple and user-friendly.
What are the benefits of Payment Links?
Various types of businesses avail a lot of advantages by using the Payment Links with Accosis:
Enhanced Customization
Payment Links offer you the ability to create tailor-made links associated with specific payment amounts, descriptions, expiry dates, and even branding elements like logos and colors. This customization adds a professional touch to the payment process, reinforcing brand identity. It makes the payment experience more recognizable and trustworthy for customers, potentially increasing brand loyalty.
They help establish a more distinct and memorable connection with customers. When clients see familiar branding elements within the payment process, it reinforces the credibility and legitimacy of the transaction, fostering a stronger sense of trust and recognition.
Integration with Invoicing Systems
Payment Links seamlessly integrate with invoicing systems, allowing you to attach these links directly to their GST-compliant invoices. This integration streamlines the payment process for customers as they receive an invoice with a clickable payment link.
Customers can conveniently settle the invoice by clicking on the link, reducing the chances of errors in payment processing and expediting the overall payment collection process. You can even send payment reminders. This integration enhances convenience for both parties involved, leading to faster and more efficient invoice settlements.
Easy Monitoring of the Payment Link Payments
These links often come with built-in dashboard features under the ‘Payments > Invoice’ section that facilitate easy tracking and management of payments. Business owners can effortlessly monitor paid and pending transactions, generate comprehensive reports, and maintain organized financial records. This streamlined approach allows for a clear overview of all financial transactions, ensuring transparency and efficient management without the complexities often associated with traditional payment methods. Also, it saves hours of reconciliation.
Replacement for Cash on Delivery (COD)
Payment Links offer a modern alternative to Cash on Delivery. Instead of handling physical cash upon delivery, you can send Payment Links beforehand. This eliminates cash-related challenges and ensures smooth & fast payments upon order confirmation; it helps in streamlining the delivery process. For customers, it provides a secure and convenient payment option without the need for physical cash exchanges, enhancing the overall purchasing experience.
Ease of Use for Customers
For customers, Payment Links offer a hassle-free payment experience. They can simply click on the link received via email, SMS, WhatsApp, or other platforms, and complete the transaction without having to navigate through complex payment processes. This convenience enhances customer satisfaction and encourages repeat business.
120+ Payment Modes
Payment Links offer flexibility by supporting various payment modes, including credit/debit cards, net banking, mobile wallets, UPI, QR codes, and other popular payment methods. This versatility accommodates diverse customer preferences, ensuring a wider reach and making it convenient for customers to choose their preferred payment method, ultimately reducing barriers to completing transactions.
Integration with Social Media Businesses
For businesses operating on social media platforms, Payment Links serve as an effective tool to facilitate sales. These links can be easily shared through social media DMs, WhatsApp, etc to showcase products or services and enable customers to make direct purchases without leaving the platform. This simplifies the buying process for customers and enhances conversion rates for businesses operating in the social media space.
Facilitating Partial Payments
Payment Links allow for the facilitation of partial payments, enabling customers to pay for products or services in part or according to their financial capacity. This will help with the customer retention due to the flexibility that you provide
Recovery for Failed Payments or Abandoned Carts
Payment Links provide an opportunity for you to reconnect with customers whose payments failed or who abandoned their carts during the payment gateway checkout process. Through email or messaging systems, you can resend updated or personalized payment links, encouraging customers to complete their transactions.
This approach helps in recovering potentially lost sales by reminding customers to finalize their purchases, addressing any issues that led to the failed payment or abandoned cart, and providing a second chance to complete the transaction effortlessly. It contributes to reducing the rate of lost sales and enhancing the overall conversion rate.
Supporting Varied Industries/Types of Businesses
Payment Links are versatile and cater to a wide range of industries and business models. Whether retail, e-commerce, service-based businesses, freelancers, non-profits, or educational institutions, Payment Links offers a universal solution for collecting payments. Their adaptability allows different sectors to leverage these links for sales, tuition fees, event ticketing, and various other transactional purposes, making them an ideal payment method for diverse industries and businesses of all sizes.
Global Reach
Payment Links allow businesses to accept payments from customers across the globe. This global reach expands the market reach and facilitates international transactions without the need for intricate payment infrastructure.
Security and Trust
Most Payment Link platforms prioritize security, employing robust encryption measures to safeguard sensitive financial information. This security assurance enhances trust between you and your customers, avoiding concerns regarding data breaches or fraudulent activities.
How do I make a payment link?
Creating a payment link is easy and super convenient. Follow these steps to make your payment link:
1. Sign Up or Log In
If you have not already, sign up for an account on the Accosis website (You will need to finish a complete verification process providing the required details or documents for KYC). If you already have an account, simply log in.
2. Navigate to the Payment Section or Payment Gateway Dashboard
Once logged in, look for the section ‘Payments’ > ‘Invoice’ section or Payment Gateway section. Create ‘Customer’ or select an existing Customer or ‘Create Invoice’ directly. Fill in the required details of the Customer & Payments following the onscreen instructions.
3. Monitor Payments
Keep track of your payments and transactions within your dashboard. You can usually view payment statuses, track invoices, and manage your incoming payments easily.
That’s it! You have successfully created a payment link. These steps should guide you through the process smoothly.
Adopt Easy Transactions with Accosis Payment Links
Our payment links redefine convenience. They are the shortcut to hassle-free transactions. With just a click, customers can securely complete payments without the need for payment gateway integration or disclosing sensitive bank details. It is a straightforward, user-friendly experience that saves time and effort.
Business is dynamic, and so are our payment links. They evolve alongside your needs. Set dynamic payment amounts, and expiry dates, or integrate seamlessly with evolving technology. Our links are not just a solution for today; they are equipped to grow your business into the future.
Our payment links are just one aspect of our comprehensive financial technology platform, offering solutions like automated accounting, reconciliation, tax filing, cash management, payroll, and more. Seamlessly integrated and fortified with top-notch security, this all-in-one hub streamlines your financial tasks while safeguarding your data. Its adaptability to emerging tech and commitment to user-friendly experiences make it the go-to solution for an efficient, secure, and comprehensive financial journey.
