Request payments via link

Create a payment link
and share it instantly

Create your payment link in seconds right in the dashboard and send it via email, SMS or WhatsApp. Your customer clicks and pays — and you see the incoming payment in your account immediately.

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No setup fees · Every tool on every plan · TWINT included

Sample AG to customer@example.ch

9.31
SAMPLE AG

Payment request from Sample AG

Sample AG sent you a payment request for CHF 29.00 .

Kind regards

Sample AG

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How the payment link works

From one-off sales to subscriptions: one payment link covers four payment types.

  1. 01

    Create the link

    Create the payment link in seconds in the dashboard — amount, description, done.

  2. 02

    Send by email, SMS or WhatsApp

    Share the link on the channel your customer is already using.

  3. 03

    See the payment land

    Live status in your account — paid or still open, no chasing needed.

Everything you need

From one-off sales to subscriptions: one payment link covers four payment types.

One-time payments
The payment link for a single transaction. Your customers start the payment with one click.
Pre-authorisations
Reserve an amount on your customer's card and charge it later — or release it again. Ideal for deposits and reservations.
Tokenisation
Store payment details as a token and charge them again later — your customers enter their card only once.
Recurring payments
Collect amounts automatically at intervals you define — ideal for subscriptions and membership fees.
Seamless integration into your workflows
Send payment links directly from your zahls.ch account or generate them automatically from your existing systems via the API.
Outstanding payments at a glance
In the dashboard you see in real time which links have been paid and where a payment is still outstanding — no more manual reconciliation.

A solution for everyone

Four examples of how businesses and clubs get paid faster with payment links.

  • Payment link for photographers

    Photographers, freelancers or service providers send their clients a quote, for example for a shoot or consultation. A payment link for a deposit or the full amount is included to close the booking directly.

  • Payment link for clubs

    Clubs collect contributions for their summer camp. Via dashboard, WhatsApp or email they can send payment links directly to parents and collect the fees with ease.

  • Payment link for tradespeople

    A tradesperson receives a special order, for example a custom-built wardrobe. The required deposit is sent directly via payment link — so customers can pay quickly and the business can get started right away.

  • Payment link for hotels

    A hotel guest left their jacket in the room. The hotel sends it by post — with the payment link for the shipping costs attached directly to the email.

Payment link or invoice?

Both get you paid — pick the form that fits the situation.

Payment link

Fast and lightweight — deposit, ad-hoc request, WhatsApp.

Digital invoice

When you need PDF, line items and clear status.

Mini shop

When many people should self-serve the same offer.

Frequently asked questions

  • A payment link is a unique link you share by email, SMS or WhatsApp. Your customer clicks on it and pays directly — no terminal, cash register or technical integration required.

  • Your customers pay with TWINT, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PostFinance. You decide which methods to offer — more are available on request.

  • Payouts are made at the end of the month by default and include all payments received up to 8 days before the payout date. After three months you can adjust the payout interval. You can check the status of every transaction in the dashboard at any time.

  • All data transfers are SSL-encrypted. Credit card payments are additionally protected by 3-D Secure. Card data is entered on the payment page — not on your website.

  • Yes. With tokenisation and recurring payments you collect membership fees, subscriptions or monthly service charges automatically — no manual follow-up needed.

  • Payment links are included in all plans, and there are no setup fees. The Starter plan costs CHF 0 per month — fees only apply when you earn, from 2.9 % + CHF 0.30 per transaction. Full details are on our pricing page.

Integrate payment links into your processes

One-off payment, deposit or subscription: payment links cover every scenario — with no coding required.

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