The Problem
Braintree, owned by PayPal, is a go-to processor for e-commerce and marketplace payments. It powers checkout for some of the world's biggest platforms. The SDK is solid. The documentation is thorough.
But Braintree is built for integrated checkout — not ad-hoc payment collection. There is no native payment links feature. If a Braintree merchant needs to email a customer a link to pay an invoice, collect a deposit over SMS, or take a phone order without handling card numbers, Braintree doesn't have an answer.
The workaround most merchants use? Ask for a bank transfer. Or set up a second payment provider just for one-off links. Both are messy. One loses you conversion. The other fragments your payment reporting.
Shuttle gives Braintree merchants payment links — processed through their existing Braintree account. No new provider. No fragmented data.
How Payment Links Work with Braintree
Shuttle connects to your Braintree account using your API keys. Once connected, you can create branded payment links from the Shuttle dashboard. Transactions process through Braintree exactly like any other card-not-present payment.
Your merchant ID, processing rates, and settlement schedule stay the same. Shuttle adds the link creation, branding, delivery, and tracking layer that Braintree doesn't provide.
Customers see a branded checkout page — not a generic payment form. They enter their card details, pay, and the transaction appears in your Braintree portal.
Connect your Braintree account with your API keys — takes a few minutes.
Create a payment link in the dashboard. Set amount, currency, reference, and expiry.
Customise the checkout page with your brand — logo, colours, messaging.
Send the link via SMS, email, or chat.
Customer pays on the branded page. Braintree processes the transaction. Settlement as normal.
What You Get
Payment links for Braintree: The capability Braintree doesn't offer natively.
Branded checkout: Your business name, logo, and colours on every payment page.
SMS, email, and chat sending: Send links through any channel from the dashboard.
Link status tracking: Know when links are sent, opened, viewed, completed, or expired.
Cards and PayPal: Accept card payments and PayPal through your Braintree account.
Deposits and partial payments: Collect deposits upfront and send balance links later.
No integration project: Connect with API keys. No developer needed for day-to-day use.
Who Uses This
E-commerce businesses sending payment links for phone orders and custom quotes.
Marketplace operators collecting manual payments from sellers or service providers.
Subscription businesses sending payment links for failed renewals or account upgrades.
B2B companies attaching payment links to invoices for faster collection.
Customer support teams resolving payment issues by sending a fresh payment link.
Pricing and Setup
Shuttle Payment Links costs $49 per user per month. No additional transaction fees. Your Braintree rates stay exactly the same.
Setup is quick — enter your Braintree API keys, configure your branding, and start sending links. No integration project, no developer sprints.
FAQ
Do I need to leave Braintree? No. Shuttle processes everything through your Braintree account. Your rates, your merchant ID, your settlement — all unchanged.
Can I accept PayPal through the payment links? Yes. If PayPal is enabled on your Braintree account, customers can pay via PayPal or card through the same link.
Will customers see Shuttle? No. The checkout is fully white-labelled with your brand. Customers see your business — not Shuttle.
How does settlement work? Funds settle through Braintree to your bank account on your existing schedule. Shuttle never holds or processes funds.
Add payment links to your Braintree account — without changing provider. Learn more about Payment Links.