The Problem: Global Payments Doesn't Do Payment Links Well
Global Payments is one of the largest payment technology companies in the world, serving millions of merchants with POS systems, e-commerce gateways, and enterprise payment solutions. However, their focus is on integrated processing — terminals, online checkouts, and API-driven solutions. If you simply need to send a customer a payment link via email or SMS, Global Payments doesn't offer a straightforward self-serve tool for that. Merchants end up asking developers to build custom solutions or using workarounds that don't match their brand.
How Shuttle Payment Links Work with Global Payments
You don't need to replace Global Payments. Shuttle sits alongside your existing setup and gives you a dedicated payment link capability that Global Payments doesn't offer natively.
Create your Shuttle account and configure your checkout branding to match your existing Global Payments merchant experience.
In the Shuttle dashboard, create a new payment link with the amount, description, and any reference number you use.
Share the link with your customer — copy it, email it, text it, or generate a QR code for in-person use.
Your customer clicks through to a branded checkout page, enters their card details, and completes payment.
The transaction appears in your Shuttle dashboard immediately. Your Global Payments processing for other channels continues unchanged.
Your Global Payments 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 Global Payments-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 Global Payments 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 Global Payments 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 Global Payments?
Enterprise accounts receivable teams — sending payment collection links for outstanding invoices instead of waiting for cheques or wire transfers.
Hospitality businesses — collecting deposits, no-show fees, or room upgrade charges from guests who aren't on-site.
B2B suppliers — sending payment links for purchase orders, making it easier for buyers to pay by card instead of managing bank transfers.
Healthcare providers — collecting patient balances, co-pays, or elective procedure deposits via secure payment links.
Professional services firms — collecting retainers, project deposits, or final invoices from clients without building a full e-commerce checkout.
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 Global Payments required because Shuttle processes payment link transactions independently.
If you're currently using Global Payments 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 Global Payments to use Shuttle payment links?
No. Shuttle runs alongside Global Payments. You keep your existing Global Payments 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.
Will Shuttle payment links affect my Global Payments merchant account?
No. Shuttle operates independently from Global Payments. Your existing merchant account, terminals, and integrations are completely unaffected. Shuttle gives you an additional payment collection channel.