The Problem: Shift4 Doesn't Do Payment Links Well
Shift4 is the dominant payment processor in hospitality — powering POS terminals in restaurants, hotels, and stadiums across the US. But when merchants need to collect a payment outside the physical terminal, options dry up fast. There's no native way to text a guest a payment link for a room deposit, send a catering invoice via WhatsApp, or collect a pre-order payment before an event. Merchants end up cobbling together separate invoicing tools or taking card numbers over the phone, which creates PCI headaches and a poor customer experience.
How Shuttle Payment Links Work with Shift4
Shuttle sits on top of your existing Shift4 merchant account. Transactions still settle through Shift4 — we just give you a new way to initiate them remotely.
Connect your Shift4 merchant account to Shuttle (takes under five minutes).
Create a payment link in the Shuttle dashboard — set the amount, add your branding, and choose which payment methods to accept.
Send the link to your customer via SMS, email, WhatsApp, or embed it on your website.
Your customer clicks the link, lands on a branded checkout page, and pays securely.
The payment processes through Shift4 as usual. You see it in both your Shuttle dashboard and your Shift4 reports.
Your existing Shift4 rates, settlement schedule, and reporting all stay the same. Shuttle is an add-on, 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 Shift4 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 Shift4?
Hotels and resorts — send deposit links for room bookings, event spaces, and group reservations.
Restaurants and catering — collect deposits for large catering orders, private dining events, and pre-fixe menus.
Stadiums and venues — sell VIP packages, suite rentals, and merchandise bundles via link before game day.
Food trucks and pop-ups — take pre-orders and accept payments when the POS terminal isn't practical.
Hotel gift shops and spas — send payment links for gift cards, spa packages, and room-charge disputes.
Getting Started
Shuttle charges a small per-transaction fee on top of your existing Shift4 processing rates. There are no monthly minimums, no setup fees, and no long-term contracts.
Most merchants are live within a day. Connect your Shift4 account, add your logo and brand colours, and start sending links immediately.
All you need is an active Shift4 merchant account. Shuttle handles the rest — hosted checkout, payment processing, and reporting are all included out of the box.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to switch away from Shift4?
No. Shuttle works alongside your existing Shift4 account. All transactions still process and settle through Shift4. You keep your current rates and merchant agreement.
Can I send payment links via text message?
Yes. Shuttle lets you send payment links via SMS, email, WhatsApp, or any messaging channel. You can also generate a QR code or embed the link on your website.
Is this PCI compliant?
Absolutely. Shuttle payment links use hosted checkout pages, so card data never touches your systems. This keeps you out of PCI scope entirely.
What does it cost?
Shuttle charges a small per-transaction fee on top of your existing Shift4 processing rates. There are no monthly minimums or setup fees. Contact us for exact pricing.