The Problem: Fortis Doesn't Do Payment Links Well
Fortis, formerly known as Payline Data, is a payment technology company focused on providing APIs, SDKs, and integrations for software platforms and merchants in the United States. Their developer-first approach means powerful capabilities for integrated payments, but for merchants who simply need to generate a payment link and send it to a customer, Fortis doesn't offer a straightforward no-code solution. You either build something custom through their API or you go without payment links entirely.
How Shuttle Payment Links Work with Fortis
You don't need to replace Fortis. Shuttle sits alongside your existing setup and gives you a dedicated payment link capability that Fortis doesn't offer natively.
Sign up for Shuttle and add your business branding — logo, colours, and company name for your checkout pages.
Open the Shuttle dashboard and click to create a new payment link. Enter the amount, a description, and an optional customer reference.
Copy the generated link or send it directly via email or SMS from within Shuttle.
Your customer receives the link, taps it on any device, and completes payment on your branded checkout page.
Track the payment in real time on your Shuttle dashboard. Your Fortis-processed transactions continue separately as normal.
Your Fortis 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 Fortis-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 Fortis 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 Fortis 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 Fortis?
Software platforms — that embed Fortis for in-app payments but need a way to send standalone payment links to end users for one-off charges.
Medical and dental practices — collecting patient balances, copays, or payment plan instalments without requiring patients to call or visit.
Field service businesses — sending payment links after completing jobs — plumbing, HVAC, landscaping — so customers can pay immediately from their phone.
Property managers — collecting rent, maintenance fees, or security deposits from tenants via text or email payment links.
Membership organisations — sending dues renewal links or event registration payment links to members via email campaigns.
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 Fortis required because Shuttle processes payment link transactions independently.
If you're currently using Fortis 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 Fortis to use Shuttle payment links?
No. Shuttle runs alongside Fortis. You keep your existing Fortis 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.
I use Fortis through a software platform — can I still use Shuttle?
Yes. Shuttle is independent of your Fortis integration. Even if Fortis is embedded in your software for standard transactions, you can use Shuttle alongside it for payment link scenarios that your platform doesn't support.