The Problem: Opayo Doesn't Have a Payment Link Feature
Opayo (formerly Sage Pay) is one of the most trusted payment gateways in the UK. It powers ecommerce checkouts and virtual terminals for thousands of British businesses. But Opayo was designed for traditional card processing — integrated ecommerce checkout and manual virtual terminal keying. If you need to send a customer a payment link via text or email, Opayo doesn't offer that. Merchants are left taking card numbers over the phone or directing customers to a payment page that requires developer integration.
How Shuttle Payment Links Work with Opayo
Shuttle connects to your Opayo gateway and gives you a self-serve payment link tool. Transactions still process through Opayo — Shuttle just provides the customer-facing branded checkout.
Connect your Opayo gateway credentials to Shuttle.
Create a payment link in GBP — add your branding, set the amount, and choose which card types to accept.
Send the link via SMS, email, WhatsApp, or share it on your website.
Your customer clicks the link, lands on a branded checkout page with 3D Secure, and pays instantly.
The payment processes through Opayo. View it in Shuttle's dashboard and your Opayo reporting.
Your Opayo gateway agreement, processing rates, and settlement schedule are completely unchanged. Shuttle adds payment links without disrupting your existing setup.
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, WhatsApp, social media, QR codes, or embed them on your website. Meet your customers where they are.
Dashboard and reporting — track every payment link in real time. See who's paid, who hasn't, and export data for reconciliation with your Opayo reports.
Recurring and partial payments — create payment links for deposits, instalments, or recurring charges. Flexible enough for any payment scenario.
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 Opayo?
UK ecommerce merchants — send payment links for phone orders, returns credits, and manual adjustments without the virtual terminal.
Trades and home services — text a payment link to customers for plumbing, electrical, and building work.
B2B companies — replace 'pay by bank transfer' with instant payment links on invoices.
Membership organisations — collect annual fees, event tickets, and donations via shareable links.
Professional services — send payment links for consulting sessions, legal fees, and accounting retainers.
Getting Started
Shuttle charges a small per-transaction fee on top of your Opayo gateway rates. No monthly fees, no setup costs, and no minimum transaction volumes.
Most UK merchants are live within a day. Connect your Opayo gateway credentials, add your branding, and start sending payment links to customers.
All you need is an active Opayo (Sage Pay) gateway account. Shuttle provides the payment link infrastructure — branded checkout, link management, and transaction reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to leave Opayo?
No. Shuttle works on top of your existing Opayo gateway. All transactions process through Opayo, settle to your bank account on your existing schedule, and appear in your Opayo reports.
Does this support 3D Secure?
Yes. Shuttle's hosted checkout pages fully support 3D Secure authentication, meeting UK Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) requirements under PSD2.
Can I send links via SMS to UK mobile numbers?
Yes. Shuttle generates shareable links that work via SMS, email, WhatsApp, and any other channel. SMS is especially effective for UK service businesses collecting payments from customers.
Is Sage Pay the same as Opayo?
Yes. Opayo is the rebranded name for Sage Pay (now part of Elavon). If you're using Sage Pay or Opayo, Shuttle works with your gateway credentials.