The Problem: CardConnect Doesn't Do Payment Links Well
CardConnect, now part of Fiserv, provides card payment processing primarily through Clover terminals and integrated POS solutions. Their strength is in-person card acceptance — dip, tap, and swipe. But when merchants need to collect payments remotely, CardConnect doesn't offer a standalone payment link feature. You're left keying in card numbers over the phone through a virtual terminal, which is slow, error-prone, and puts PCI compliance burden on your staff.
How Shuttle Payment Links Work with CardConnect
You don't need to replace CardConnect. Shuttle sits alongside your existing setup and gives you a dedicated payment link capability that CardConnect doesn't offer natively.
Set up your Shuttle account and add your business branding for a professional checkout experience.
Create a payment link in the dashboard — enter the amount, add an invoice number or order description.
Send the link to your customer by email, text message, or any messaging platform.
Your customer opens the link, enters their card details on your branded secure checkout, and pays.
You get instant confirmation in Shuttle. Your CardConnect terminals and Clover POS continue processing in-person payments as usual.
Your CardConnect processing continues as normal. Shuttle handles the payment link checkout experience separately, so there's nothing to migrate and no disruption to your current operations.
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 processor page. This builds trust and keeps the experience consistent with CardConnect-processed transactions.
Multiple payment methods — accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and other card networks. Depending on your region, you can also enable local payment methods alongside your standard CardConnect card processing.
Send anywhere — share payment links via email, SMS, WhatsApp, social media, live chat, or QR code. Copy the link and paste it into any channel your customers already use.
Dashboard and reporting — track every payment link from creation to completion. See who paid, who hasn't, and send reminders. This complements your CardConnect reporting with payment link-specific analytics.
Recurring and partial payments — set up payment links for subscriptions, deposits, or instalments. Customers can pay a portion upfront and the rest later, all through the same branded link.
No code required — create and send payment links from the Shuttle dashboard without writing any code. If you want to automate link creation, there is also a full API available.
Who Uses Payment Links with CardConnect?
Small retailers — collecting deposits for special orders, layaways, or custom items when the customer isn't in the store.
Auto repair and service shops — sending payment links for repair estimates and final invoices so customers can pay before picking up their vehicle.
Professional services — like accountants, lawyers, and consultants collecting retainers or invoice payments from clients remotely.
Restaurants with catering services — collecting deposits for catering orders, private events, or large group bookings via payment links.
Home services businesses — sending payment links after completing work — cleaning, pest control, handyman services — for immediate collection.
Getting Started
Shuttle payment links are available on all plans. You can start with a free trial to test the checkout experience before going live. Pricing is transaction-based with no monthly minimums.
Setup takes less than 15 minutes. You create your Shuttle account, add your branding, and start generating payment links. There's no integration with CardConnect required because Shuttle processes payment link transactions independently.
If you're currently using CardConnect and need a way to send payment links to customers, get in touch with the Shuttle team. We'll walk you through the setup and have you sending branded checkout links the same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to leave CardConnect to use Shuttle payment links?
No. Shuttle runs alongside CardConnect. You keep your existing CardConnect setup for everything it handles today, and use Shuttle specifically for payment links. There's no migration involved.
How do my customers pay through a payment link?
They click the link, land on your branded checkout page, enter their payment details, and pay. The experience works on any device — desktop, tablet, or mobile. No app download or account creation required.
Can I track which payment links have been paid?
Yes. The Shuttle dashboard shows real-time status for every link: created, viewed, paid, or expired. You can filter by date, amount, or customer, and export data for reconciliation.
Is this more secure than taking card numbers over the phone?
Yes. Payment links mean your staff never see or handle card numbers. The customer enters their details directly on a PCI-compliant checkout page. This reduces your PCI scope and eliminates the risk of card data being written down or overheard.