Link
Link by Stripe remembers a customer’s card, so paying again takes one tap. It appears on Stripe’s secure page by itself, with nothing for you to switch on.
- Who turns it on
- Nobody. NextUp turns it on for every business.
- Customers
- Anyone who has saved a card with Link at any Stripe business.
- Where
- Stripe’s secure payment page only.
- Fees
- Stripe’s processing fee applies, as on cards; see Stripe’s pricing page for the rate.
- Card fee
- Handled as a card payment, so NextUp Walk-in’s card fee applies as on any card.
Where Customers Can Use Link
Every place a customer pays through NextUp Walk-in, and whether Link is there.
- Pay link and QR codeLink shows on Stripe’s page when the customer opens a pay link or scans a QR code. Yes
- Booking depositNot listed on the booking deposit page; customers pay a deposit with a card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App Pay (US customers) or Amazon Pay. No
- Online gift cardLink shows on Stripe’s page when a customer buys an online gift card. Yes
- The NextUp appNot offered in the NextUp app’s payment sheet. No
- Card reader (S700, M2)Not offered at the card reader; Link is an online method. No
- Tap to Pay on AndroidNot offered with Tap to Pay on Android; Link is an online method. No
Booking deposits and selling gift cards are Pro features. Every other place is on every plan.
How a Customer Pays
- Open the pay link or scan the QR codeThe customer lands on Stripe’s secure payment page.
- Enter their email or phone numberIf they have saved a card with Link, Stripe recognises them and sends a code.
- Confirm with the codeThey enter the code and pick their saved card, and the bill shows as paid.
What You Do
- Nothing to switch on. NextUp turns Link on for every business.
- Stripe may show Link’s status for your business on the Payment methods screen.
Good to Know
- Link appears by itself on Stripe’s page; a customer who has not saved a card with Link just pays another way.
- It is not offered when a customer ticks “Save this card”.
- It is paid as a card payment, so receipts, refunds and reports treat it like a card.
- Link is not available at the counter reader.
Questions About Link
What is Link?
Link is Stripe’s wallet. It remembers a customer’s card so paying again at any Stripe business takes one tap and a code.
Do I need to turn Link on?
No. NextUp turns it on for every business, and it appears on Stripe’s page by itself.
Does Link work for booking deposits?
Not today. Link isn’t offered on the booking deposit page; customers pay a deposit with a card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App Pay (US customers) or Amazon Pay.
Is Link offered when a customer saves their card?
No. When a customer ticks “Save this card”, Link is not offered, and they pay with the card or another method.
What does Link cost?
It is a card payment. Stripe’s processing fee applies, see Stripe’s pricing page. NextUp Walk-in’s card fee is 0.5% of card payments, never on tips, at most $1 a payment, on top of Stripe’s processing fee.
Payments are processed by Stripe on your own Stripe account; NextUp Walk-in never holds your money. NextUp Walk-in’s card fee is 0.5% of card payments, never on tips, at most $1 a payment, on top of Stripe’s processing fee.