The Problem
PayPal is everywhere. It's the payment method millions of consumers trust. And PayPal.me links offer a quick way to request money — share a URL, the customer pays via PayPal.
But PayPal.me links are extremely limited. The checkout page is a PayPal page. Your brand doesn't appear. The customer must have a PayPal account or create one — there's no option to just pay by card. There's no tracking beyond "paid" or "not paid". And the experience feels personal, not professional.
For businesses that use PayPal Commerce as their payment provider, this is frustrating. PayPal has the infrastructure for card payments, alternative methods, and proper checkout flows. But their payment link product hasn't kept up.
Shuttle connects to your PayPal Commerce account and gives you professional, branded payment links that accept cards, PayPal, and other methods — with full tracking and multi-channel delivery.
How Payment Links Work with PayPal
Shuttle connects to your PayPal Commerce account via OAuth. This means your PayPal account handles processing and settlement, while Shuttle provides the branded checkout, delivery, and tracking layer.
When a customer receives your payment link, they see your brand — not PayPal's. They can pay by card even if they don't have a PayPal account. And if they want to use PayPal, that's available too.
Every transaction settles to your PayPal account. You can withdraw to your bank account on your normal schedule. Nothing changes on the PayPal side.
Connect your PayPal Commerce account via OAuth.
Create a payment link in the Shuttle dashboard — set amount, currency, and reference.
Brand the checkout page with your logo, colours, and business details.
Send the link via SMS, email, or chat.
Customer pays by card or PayPal. Funds go to your PayPal Commerce account.
What You Get
Your brand, not PayPal's: Professional checkout pages that show your business — not PayPal's logo and layout.
Card payments without PayPal: Customers can pay by card even if they don't have a PayPal account.
Multi-channel sending: SMS, email, and chat — send links through whatever channel works.
Link tracking: Sent, opened, viewed, paid, expired — not just PayPal's binary paid/unpaid status.
Professional appearance: No more PayPal.me links that look like you're a sole trader asking for a Venmo transfer.
Deposits and partial payments: Collect deposits, split payments, or take balances — all via link.
Dashboard management: Create, send, and track all payment links in one place.
Who Uses This
Small businesses that use PayPal but want professional payment links that don't scream "PayPal".
E-commerce sellers taking custom orders or deposits that need a payment link rather than a cart checkout.
Freelancers and agencies that want branded invoicing links instead of PayPal.me.
Service businesses collecting payments from clients who may not have PayPal accounts.
International businesses using PayPal's global reach but wanting a more professional payment experience.
Pricing and Setup
Shuttle Payment Links costs $49 per user per month. No fees on top of your existing PayPal Commerce rates.
Connect via OAuth in under a minute. Brand your checkout page. Send your first professional payment link today.
FAQ
Do I need to leave PayPal? No. Shuttle processes through your PayPal Commerce account. Your rates, balance, and PayPal features stay the same.
Can customers pay without a PayPal account? Yes. The checkout page accepts card payments from anyone — no PayPal account required. PayPal is also offered as a payment option.
Is this better than PayPal.me? Significantly. Branded checkout, card payments for non-PayPal users, multi-channel delivery, detailed tracking, and professional appearance.
Will customers see Shuttle branding? No. Fully white-labelled with your brand.
Send professional payment links through your PayPal account — without changing provider. Learn more about Payment Links.