> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.payreque.st/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Checkout Links

> Generate direct checkout URLs for products, invoices, and custom amounts

## Overview

Checkout links are URLs that take customers directly to a payment flow. PayRequest offers several types of checkout links depending on your use case.

## Types of Checkout Links

### Payment Page Links

Your payment page is always available at:

```
https://payrequest.me/[your-handle]
```

You can pre-fill amounts and customer details using dynamic URL parameters:

```
https://payrequest.me/[your-handle]/25.00
https://payrequest.me/[your-handle]?amount=25&name=John&email=john@example.com
```

See [Payment Page Dynamic Links →](/payment-processing/payment-page-dynamic-links) for full URL parameter documentation.

### Smart Links

Branded, reusable URLs with built-in analytics:

```
https://payrequest.me/[your-handle]/summer-sale
```

Smart links provide permanent URLs, QR codes, payment limits, delivery options, and conversion tracking.

See [Smart Links →](/payment-processing/smart-links) for full documentation.

### Product Links

Direct links to specific products in your shop:

```
https://payrequest.me/shop/[your-handle]/product/[product-id]
```

Or via payment page with product parameter:

```
https://payrequest.me/[your-handle]?product=[product-id]
```

### Invoice Payment Links

Every invoice includes a unique payment link that customers can use to pay. These are automatically generated and included in invoice emails.

See [Invoice Payment Links →](/invoices/invoice-payment-links) for details.

## Choosing the Right Link Type

| Use Case                           | Recommended Link Type        |
| ---------------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| Marketing campaign                 | Smart Link                   |
| One-time payment request           | Payment Page Dynamic Link    |
| Product promotion                  | Smart Link (Product type)    |
| Invoice payment                    | Invoice Payment Link         |
| QR code on flyer                   | Smart Link                   |
| Security deposit                   | Smart Link (Deposit product) |
| Custom amount with pre-filled data | Payment Page Dynamic Link    |
| Reusable donation link             | Smart Link (Amount type)     |

## Need Help?

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    Branded payment links with analytics
  </Card>

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    URL parameters for payment pages
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    Authorization hold links
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    Invoice payment URLs
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