The Problem: QuickBooks Payments Is Tied to QuickBooks Invoicing
QuickBooks Payments works well if your entire workflow lives inside QuickBooks — create an invoice, email it, and let the customer pay through the QuickBooks payment portal. But the moment you need to collect a payment outside that flow, you're stuck. Want to text a customer a payment link? QuickBooks can't do that natively. Need to send a link via WhatsApp for a quick deposit? Not an option. QuickBooks Payments is tightly coupled to QuickBooks invoicing, and that's a limitation for merchants who sell through multiple channels.
How Shuttle Payment Links Work with QuickBooks Payments
Shuttle gives QuickBooks Payments merchants a standalone payment link tool. Use QuickBooks for your accounting and invoicing, and use Shuttle when you need to send a quick payment link through any channel.
Sign up for Shuttle and connect your payment processing account.
Create a payment link — set the amount, add your business branding, and include a reference number that matches your QuickBooks records.
Send the link via SMS, WhatsApp, chat, social media, or email — wherever your customer prefers.
Your customer clicks the link, sees a branded checkout page, and pays instantly.
Reconcile the payment in Shuttle's dashboard. Match it to your QuickBooks records using the reference number.
Keep using QuickBooks for accounting and invoicing as usual. Shuttle handles the payment links that QuickBooks can't — it's a complement, not a replacement.
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 QuickBooks Payments 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 QuickBooks Payments?
Small business owners — send payment links for quick sales, deposits, and service charges without creating a full QuickBooks invoice.
Contractors and freelancers — text a payment link to a client on-site instead of emailing an invoice and waiting.
Service-based businesses — collect deposits and session fees before appointments via SMS or WhatsApp.
Home improvement — send a payment link when the job is complete so the customer can pay before you leave.
Event planners and caterers — collect deposits and milestone payments via shareable links.
Getting Started
Shuttle charges a simple per-transaction fee. No monthly subscription, no setup cost, and no commitment. You only pay when you collect a payment.
Go live in minutes. Sign up, add your branding, and create your first payment link. No developer needed.
You need a payment processing account to connect to Shuttle. From there, Shuttle provides everything — branded checkout pages, link sharing, and payment tracking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to stop using QuickBooks Payments?
No. Keep using QuickBooks Payments for your regular invoicing. Use Shuttle for situations where you need a standalone payment link — SMS payments, WhatsApp collections, deposits, and quick charges.
Can I match Shuttle payments to QuickBooks invoices?
Yes. Add your QuickBooks invoice number or customer reference to the Shuttle payment link. This makes reconciliation simple when you record the payment in QuickBooks.
Is Shuttle faster than sending a QuickBooks invoice?
Much faster. Creating a QuickBooks invoice, emailing it, and waiting for the customer to open it and pay can take days. A Shuttle payment link can be texted and paid in under a minute.
Can customers pay with Apple Pay or Google Pay?
Yes. Shuttle payment links support card payments, Apple Pay, and Google Pay — giving your customers a modern checkout experience.