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The Problem: Fat Zebra's Payment Link Tool Is Basic and Tied to One Gateway
Fat Zebra is a solid Australian payment gateway: reliable card processing, good local acquiring relationships, and decent developer tools. Fat Zebra does have a native Create Payment Link feature in its Merchant Dashboard, with a custom logo and email or SMS delivery. It's a more basic tool than a dedicated checkout product, and it only covers Fat Zebra.
How Shuttle Links Checkout Works with Fat Zebra
Shuttle connects to your Fat Zebra gateway account and gives you a payment link layer on top. Transactions still process through Fat Zebra and settle to your existing Australian bank account.
Connect your Fat Zebra gateway credentials to Shuttle.
Create a payment link: set the amount in AUD, add your branding, and configure accepted payment methods.
Send the link to your customer via SMS, email, or any messaging app popular in Australia.
Your customer taps the link, sees a branded checkout page, and pays by card or digital wallet.
The payment processes through Fat Zebra. You see it in Shuttle's dashboard and your Fat Zebra reporting.
Your Fat Zebra gateway agreement, processing rates, and settlement schedule remain unchanged. Shuttle adds a new capability without disrupting anything.
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, or chat, and paste the link into any channel your customers already use.
Dashboard and reporting: track every payment link in real time. See who's paid, who hasn't, and export data for reconciliation with your Fat Zebra reports.
Custom domain: set up your own domain for payment links instead of Shuttle's, so the checkout experience stays on-brand from click to payment.
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 Fat Zebra?
Professional services firms: send payment links for consulting invoices, legal retainers, and accounting fees.
Trades and home services: collect deposits and final payments for plumbing, electrical, and renovation work.
Property managers: send rent payment links and collect bond payments without manual bank transfers.
Australian ecommerce brands: offer payment links for phone orders, social media sales, and custom quotes.
Not-for-profits: collect donations via shareable links without building a full donation page.
Getting Started
Shuttle Links Checkout costs $49 per live instance per month. Your Fat Zebra processing rates stay the same.
Connect your Fat Zebra API credentials, upload your logo, and you're ready to send your first payment link.
You just need an active Fat Zebra merchant account. Shuttle provides everything else: hosted checkout pages, link generation, multi-channel sending, and reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work with Australian bank accounts?
Yes. Shuttle processes through your existing Fat Zebra account, so funds settle to your current Australian bank account on your existing schedule.
Can I accept payment methods other than cards?
Yes. Depending on your Fat Zebra configuration, you can accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay through Shuttle payment links.
Do I need developer resources to set this up?
No. Shuttle provides a no-code dashboard where you create and send payment links. No development work required: it's designed for operations and finance teams.
Is this a replacement for BPAY?
It's a modern alternative. Instead of giving customers a BPAY reference, you send a payment link.