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How to Send an Invoice with a Payment Link (Get Paid 3x Faster)
Invoices with payment links get paid 3x faster than invoices without them. Instead of listing bank details and hoping clients figure out the transfer, give them a button that takes 30 seconds to complete.
Why Payment Links Matter
A payment link removes every friction point between your client and your money. No copying account numbers, no logging into banking apps, no 'I'll do it later.' They click, enter their card, and you're paid. Stripe reports that 87% of invoices with payment links are paid within 24 hours. Without a payment link, the average invoice takes 20+ days.
How Invoice Payment Links Work
When you create an invoice in Invo and connect your Stripe account, you can generate a payment link with one click. This link is embedded in the invoice PDF and included in the delivery email. Your client clicks it, lands on a Stripe-hosted checkout page (with your branding), enters their card details, and pays. After payment, they're redirected to a client portal where they can fill out their billing details and download a branded receipt.
Setting Up Payment Links in Invo
1. Connect your Stripe account in Settings (one-time setup)
2. Create an invoice with your client's details and line items
3. Save the invoice
4. Click 'Generate Payment Link' — Invo creates the link on your Stripe
5. Send the invoice via email — the payment link is included automatically
That's it. No separate payment page to set up, no manual link copying.
What Your Client Sees
Your client receives a professional email with your logo and company name. The invoice PDF is attached. Inside the email, there's a 'Pay Now' button linking to Stripe checkout. After paying, they land on your branded portal where they can enter their company name, VAT number, and billing address. They download a receipt PDF with all the details — your logo, their billing info, payment confirmation.
Payment Links vs Bank Transfer vs PayPal
Bank transfers are slow, error-prone, and international transfers have high fees. PayPal charges similar processing fees but looks less professional on invoices. Stripe payment links offer the cleanest experience: branded checkout, instant confirmation, automatic receipt generation, and the money lands in your existing Stripe account. Plus, Stripe supports 135+ currencies.
How Much Does This Cost?
Standard Stripe processing fees apply (2.9% + 30c per transaction). No additional per-invoice fee from Invo. Compare this to Stripe Invoicing which charges an extra 0.4% per invoice, or PayPal which charges 3.49% + fixed fee. With Invo Premium at $4.99/month, you get unlimited payment links.
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Try Invo freeFrequently asked questions
Do I need a Stripe account?
Yes. Payment links are created on your Stripe account using a restricted API key. If you don't have Stripe, you can create a free account at stripe.com in minutes.
Can my clients pay without creating an account?
Yes. Stripe checkout is a guest checkout — clients enter their card details and pay. No account creation required.
What currencies are supported?
Stripe supports 135+ currencies. Invo supports 120+ currencies for invoicing. The payment link uses whatever currency you set on the invoice.
What happens after the client pays?
They're redirected to a branded client portal where they can enter billing details (company name, VAT, address) and download a professional receipt PDF.