To create a payment link you need first add your product and customer details. You can then share the payment link via SMS, email, Whatsapp or any other platform. You can also set auto-reminders to receive the payment.

The image below shows how to create a payment link from the dashboard, the steps are mentioned below.

UPI payment links are unique URLs that let customers instantly pay using any UPI app (like Google Pay, PhonePe, or BHIM). When clicked, these links automatically open the customer’s preferred UPI app with all payment details pre-filled.

To create a UPI payment link, navigate to Payment Gateway Dashboard → Payment Links → Create Payment Link, then select Create UPI Link.

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Create via Batch Upload

👍 To use the Batch feature, write to care@cashfree.com with your business requirement. We will verify the details and activate it for your account. While we activate the feature, you can experience the flow in the test environment.

Create a large number of payment links at a time using the Batch feature. Add all the required details in a single file as per the required format and upload the file in the Batch section. Download the sample file to know what details are required to be filled in the batch file.

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Create via API

You can create a payment link via our API. View the API documentation here.

A payment link moves through different states from creation to completion. Here’s what each status means:

StateDescription
ACTIVEDefault state upon creation. Link is valid and ready to accept payments until cancelled or expired.
PAIDPayment completed in full. Link becomes inactive.
PARTIALLY_PAIDPartial payment received. Additional payments allowed. Customer reminders available.
EXPIREDLink has exceeded its validity period. No longer accepts payments.
CANCELLEDLink manually cancelled by merchant. No longer accepts payments.

The link starts as ACTIVE and transitions to other states based on payment activity or administrative actions.

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