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Overview

The no-code Collect Checkout method allows you to accept payments immediately without any development work. Simply create payment links from your dashboard and share them with customers.
Perfect for invoicing, service payments, donations, and simple product sales without building a shopping cart.

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Key Benefits

Zero Code Required

Start accepting payments in minutes

Secure & Hosted

Fully PCI-compliant checkout page

Mobile Optimized

Works perfectly on all devices

Instant Setup

No technical skills needed
1

Access Payment Link Generator

Log in to your Merchant Dashboard and navigate to Tools > Payment Links
2

Configure Payment Details

Fill in the payment information:
  • Amount: Enter the payment amount (e.g., 99.99)
  • Description: Add what the payment is for (e.g., “Product Purchase”, “Service Payment”)
  • Success URL: Where customers go after successful payment
  • Cancel URL (optional): Where customers go if they cancel
3

Generate Payment Link

Click Generate Link to create your unique checkout URL
4

Share the Link

Copy and share the payment link via:
  • Email to customers
  • Add as a button on your website
  • Include in invoices
  • Share via SMS or messaging apps
  • Use in QR codes
5

Track Payments

Monitor payment status in real-time from the Transactions section of your dashboard

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Common Use Cases

Create payment links for each invoice and email them directly to customers. They click the link, pay, and you get notified instantly.Example: Send a $500 invoice for consulting services with a payment link embedded in your invoice email.
Request payment for completed services without setting up a complex checkout system.Example: A freelancer sends a payment link after delivering a website design project.
Collect payment for events, workshops, or webinars by sharing a payment link in your event registration communications.Example: Share a $50 payment link for attendees to register for your workshop.
Accept one-time donations by sharing a payment link on your website or social media.Example: A nonprofit shares a donation link during a fundraising campaign.
Sell individual products without building a full e-commerce site.Example: An artist creates unique payment links for each piece of artwork they sell.
Once you generate a payment link, you can share it in multiple ways:

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Email

Hi [Customer Name],

Please complete your payment for [Service/Product] using this secure link:
https://checkout.ionicfi.com/pay/abc123xyz

Amount: $99.99

Thank you!

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Website Button

<a href="https://checkout.ionicfi.com/pay/abc123xyz" class="btn">
  Pay Now - $99.99
</a>

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QR Code

Generate a QR code from your payment link for in-person or printed materials using free QR code generators.

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SMS/Messaging

Simply copy and paste the link into text messages, WhatsApp, or other messaging platforms.

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Tracking and Managing Payments

All payments made through your payment links are tracked in your Merchant Dashboard:
  1. Real-time Notifications: Get instant alerts when payments are completed
  2. Transaction History: View all transactions in the Transactions section
  3. Export Reports: Download payment reports for accounting
  4. Refund Management: Issue refunds directly from the dashboard

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Customization Options

Contact your account representative to customize:
  • Logo and branding colors on the checkout page
  • Custom success and cancel messages
  • Receipt options
  • Required customer information fields
Before sharing with customers, test your payment links using test mode:
1

Enable Test Mode

Toggle Test Mode in your dashboard settings
2

Create Test Link

Generate a payment link while in test mode
3

Test Transactions

Use test card numbers to verify the checkout flow:
  • Card ending in 0000: Approved
  • Card ending in 0001: Declined
4

Switch to Live Mode

Once testing is complete, switch to live mode for real transactions

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Security & Compliance

PCI Compliant

All checkout pages are PCI DSS Level 1 compliant

Encrypted

End-to-end SSL/TLS encryption for all transactions

Fraud Protection

Built-in fraud detection and prevention

Secure Hosting

Hosted on secure, redundant infrastructure

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For Developers

Need more control or want to integrate programmatically?

API Integration

Learn how to create checkout sessions programmatically with our API

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Next Steps

Merchant Dashboard

Log in to create your first payment link

Webhooks

Set up notifications for payment events

Query API

Query transaction status programmatically

Response Codes

Understand transaction responses