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See Links Checkout →The Problem: CardConnect's Own Payment Link Tool Is Email-Only
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. CardPointe does have its own payment request link, built into the Hosted Payment Page editor, but it only sends by email and means learning a second tool on top of your virtual terminal. Merchants who want a branded link that also goes out by SMS or chat still need something else.
How Shuttle Links Checkout Works with CardConnect
You don't need to replace CardConnect. Shuttle sits alongside your existing setup and gives you a payment link capability that sends by SMS and chat as well as email, instead of CardPointe's own email-only payment request tool.
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 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 and who hasn't. This complements your CardConnect reporting with payment link-specific analytics.
Multi-use links: one reusable link for your website, an invoice template, or a printed QR code, alongside one-time links for a specific amount.
No code required: create and send payment links from the Merchant Portal 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).
Getting Started
Shuttle payment links are available on all plans. Shuttle Links Checkout costs $49 per live instance per month.
You create your Shuttle account, add your branding, and start generating payment links.
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.
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 Merchant Portal shows real-time status for every link: active, pending, completed, 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.