đź’ł No Code Required: Accept Payments with Zoho Payment Links
Not every project needs a full-fledged payment gateway or API integration. Sometimes, you just need a fast, secure, and reliable way to get paid.
That’s where Zoho Payment Links come in. They let you accept payments instantly through email, SMS, or social media—with no coding required.
In this walkthrough, we’ll explore the complete lifecycle of a Zoho payment link, from creation to the satisfying “payment received” moment.
🚀 Common Use Cases
Zoho Payment Links are flexible enough for a wide range of scenarios:
- Freelancers – Share a payment link for a custom invoice amount
- SaaS Startups – Test pricing plans before building a full billing system
- Nonprofits & Donations – Add a simple “Support Us” link to your website
🧩 Phase 1: Creating a Payment Link
Follow these steps to generate your payment link:
- Log in to your Zoho Checkout or Zoho Billing dashboard
- Navigate to Payment Pages or Hosted Payment Pages
- Click + New Page
- Configure the payment details:
- Product Name – Example: Consulting Session (1 Hour)
- Price – Fixed amount (e.g., $150) or Customer-Decided (ideal for donations)
- Billing Type – One-time payment or recurring subscription
Once saved, your payment page is ready to be published.
🎨 Phase 2: Customization & Branding
A generic checkout page can reduce trust. Zoho allows full customization to match your brand:
- Logo – Display your company logo at the top of the page
- Brand Colors – Apply your primary brand color for a consistent look
- Custom Fields – Collect additional data like Tax ID or Project Reference Number
đź’ˇ Pro Tip:
Enable a Terms & Conditions checkbox to stay compliant and protect your business.
👤 Phase 3: Customer Experience (Live Demo Flow)
Once you click Publish, Zoho generates a short, shareable payment URL. Here’s what your customer experiences:
- Secure Landing Page – A branded, SSL-encrypted checkout page
- Payment Details – Customer enters name, email, and card information
(Zoho handles PCI compliance—you never store card data)
- Confirmation – On successful payment:
- Customer is redirected to a Thank You page
- An automated email receipt is sent instantly
đź“Š Phase 4: Managing the Transaction
From your Zoho dashboard, you can:
- View the transaction marked as Successful
- Receive real-time updates if webhooks are enabled
- Track settlement status for funds being deposited into your linked bank account
Everything is logged and accessible for accounting and reconciliation.
âś… Summary
Zoho Payment Links are the perfect middle ground between manual invoicing and full e-commerce systems. They’re:
- Professional
- Secure
- Easy to set up
- Ready to use in minutes
Whether you’re testing an idea or collecting payments quickly, Zoho Payment Links get the job done—no code required.
👉 Log in to your Zoho account and create your first payment link today!