The Problem: Affirm Only Works at Checkout
Affirm is great at what it does — offering buy now, pay later at the point of checkout. But Affirm merchants often need to collect payments outside the standard ecommerce flow. Maybe you need a deposit before manufacturing a custom order, a payment for a phone sale, or a way to collect from customers who abandoned checkout. Affirm doesn't give you a shareable payment link. You're limited to the checkout widget, which means you can't send a link via SMS to close a sale or collect a non-BNPL payment through a branded experience.
How Shuttle Payment Links Work with Affirm
Shuttle gives Affirm merchants a payment link capability that works alongside your existing Affirm integration. Offer standard card payments via link while keeping Affirm as your BNPL option at checkout.
Sign up for Shuttle and connect your payment processing account (your card processor, not Affirm itself).
Create a payment link in the Shuttle dashboard — set the amount, apply your branding, and choose payment methods.
Send the link to your customer via SMS, email, WhatsApp, or embed it in a chat conversation.
Your customer clicks the link and pays on a branded checkout page using their card or digital wallet.
The payment settles through your processor. You track everything in Shuttle's dashboard alongside your Affirm sales.
This doesn't replace Affirm — it fills the gap Affirm leaves. Keep offering BNPL at your main checkout and use Shuttle payment links for everything else.
What You Get
Branded checkout pages — every payment link opens a checkout page with your logo, colours, and business name. Your customers see your brand, not a generic payment form.
Multiple payment methods — accept cards, digital wallets, and local payment methods through a single link. Customers choose how they want to pay.
Send anywhere — share payment links via SMS, email, WhatsApp, social media, QR codes, or embed them on your website. Meet your customers where they are.
Dashboard and reporting — track every payment link in real time. See who's paid, who hasn't, and export data for reconciliation with your Affirm reports.
Recurring and partial payments — create payment links for deposits, instalments, or recurring charges. Flexible enough for any payment scenario.
No code required — create and send payment links from a simple dashboard. No developers, no API integration, no technical setup.
Who Uses Payment Links with Affirm?
Custom and made-to-order brands — collect deposits before production starts, then offer Affirm BNPL for the balance at checkout.
High-ticket retailers — send payment links for phone consultations, personal shopping sessions, and special orders.
Subscription boxes — collect one-off payments for add-ons, gift subscriptions, and limited editions via link.
Furniture and home goods — take deposits for custom upholstery, kitchen orders, and interior design projects.
Health and wellness — send payment links for treatment packages, consultation fees, and membership upgrades.
Getting Started
Shuttle charges a small per-transaction fee. No monthly minimums, no setup fees, and no long-term commitment. You only pay when you use it.
Most merchants go live the same day. Connect your payment processor, add your branding, and create your first payment link in minutes.
You need an active card processing account (separate from Affirm). Shuttle connects to your processor and gives you a branded payment link layer on top.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Shuttle replace Affirm?
No. Shuttle handles payment links for standard card and digital wallet payments. Keep Affirm for BNPL at your regular checkout. The two work side by side.
Can I offer BNPL through Shuttle payment links?
Shuttle payment links support card payments and digital wallets. If you need BNPL at checkout, continue using Affirm there. Shuttle covers the use cases Affirm doesn't — remote payments, deposits, and one-off charges.
Do customers see my brand on the payment page?
Yes. Every Shuttle payment link opens a fully branded checkout page with your logo, colours, and business name. It looks like your own checkout experience.
How do I reconcile Shuttle payments with my Affirm sales?
Shuttle provides its own dashboard and reporting. You can export transaction data and reconcile it with your Affirm reports and your card processor's statements.