A crypto payment link is a URL that opens payment instructions for an invoice. It lets a merchant request payment without placing a custom checkout in its own website. The link should identify the order while leaving the customer to choose and approve an enabled payment route.
Create a specific request
In Coinvay’s merchant workspace, create an invoice with the amount, order reference and an appropriate memo. Configure receiving wallets and accepted asset-network pairs first, so the checkout can offer a valid destination. Your saved business name and logo can make the request recognizable.
Use an order reference that your staff can find later. For instance, a repair shop could use REPAIR-1042 rather than a customer’s full personal details. The memo can describe the deposit or work stage without placing sensitive information in a widely shared URL or public note.
Share the link with context
Send the customer the checkout URL together with the order description, payment deadline and your support contact. Explain that the customer must use the exact asset and network selected in checkout. If the quote expires, they should request fresh instructions rather than reusing an old copied amount.
A link for a specific invoice is not automatically a reusable donation button. If many customers pay one copied request, reconciliation can become unclear and a completed invoice may no longer accept another payment. Create separate invoices for separate sales unless the product explicitly provides a different flow.
Close the loop after payment
Watch the verified invoice status and retain the transaction reference with the order. An email reply saying paid is useful as a support prompt, not as a replacement for verification. If you automate delivery, have your server check the invoice or process an eligible signed-webhook event before it sends the download or marks an appointment funded.
Practical checklist
- Set a meaningful order reference and a clear memo.
- Check the merchant name and destination before sharing.
- Create a fresh invoice for a new customer or sale.
Common questions
Does the customer need a Coinvay account?+
An ordinary public invoice checkout does not require the payer to create a Coinvay merchant account. Their wallet or exchange can still have its own account and approval requirements.
Can I post the invoice link anywhere?+
Treat it as a customer-facing payment request and review the information it exposes. Sharing more widely than intended may disclose order details or invite someone else to attempt payment on that invoice.
Sources and further reading
Primary references and Coinvay product documentation. Check the linked pages for current details.
AI-assisted drafting, published by Coinvay. Examples are illustrative. Read our editorial approach.