The Problem: USAePay Doesn't Have a Payment Link Feature
USAePay is a reliable US payment gateway that's been around for decades — popular with merchants who need virtual terminal access and terminal-based processing. But USAePay was built for a different era. If you need to send a customer a clickable payment link via text or email, there's no native feature for that. Your options are the virtual terminal (where you key in card numbers manually), or building a custom integration. Neither is fast, neither is branded, and the virtual terminal approach puts you in PCI scope.
How Shuttle Payment Links Work with USAePay
Shuttle connects to your USAePay gateway and gives you instant payment link capability. Transactions still process through USAePay — Shuttle just provides the customer-facing checkout experience.
Connect your USAePay gateway to Shuttle using your source key and PIN.
Create a payment link in the Shuttle dashboard — set the dollar amount, apply your branding, and choose accepted card types.
Send the link to your customer via SMS, email, or any messaging channel.
Your customer clicks the link, sees your branded checkout page, and enters their card details securely.
The payment processes through USAePay on your existing merchant account. View it in Shuttle's dashboard and your USAePay console.
Nothing changes on the USAePay side. Your rates, batch settlement, and reporting all work exactly as before. Shuttle simply adds a new way to initiate payments.
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 USAePay 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 USAePay?
B2B suppliers and wholesalers — send payment links for invoices instead of chasing checks or keying in card numbers.
Medical and dental offices — collect patient copays, outstanding balances, and procedure deposits via link.
Auto repair shops — send a payment link when the job is done so customers can pay before pickup.
Legal and accounting firms — collect retainers and invoice payments without taking card numbers over the phone.
Field service companies — send payment links on the spot for HVAC, plumbing, or electrical work.
Getting Started
Shuttle charges a small per-transaction fee on top of your USAePay gateway rates. No setup fees, no monthly minimums, and no contracts.
Most merchants are live within hours. Plug in your USAePay credentials, customise your checkout page, and send your first link.
You need an active USAePay gateway account. Shuttle handles hosted checkout, link generation, and analytics — no development work needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to leave USAePay?
No. Shuttle is an add-on to your existing USAePay gateway. All transactions process through USAePay using your current merchant account, rates, and settlement schedule.
Is this more secure than the virtual terminal?
Yes. With Shuttle payment links, your customer enters their card data on a hosted checkout page. Card numbers never pass through your systems or staff, keeping you out of PCI scope.
Can I use this for recurring payments?
Yes. Shuttle supports recurring payment links where customers can authorise ongoing charges. You can also create partial payment links for deposits or instalments.
What if I already use USAePay's virtual terminal?
Keep using it where it makes sense. Shuttle payment links are ideal for situations where you'd rather send a link than key in a card number — phone orders, email invoices, service appointments, and more.