Faster checkout with Link

Learn how to accept payments using one-click checkout with Link.

Link saves and autofills payment and shipping information for your customers so they don’t need to enter payment details manually. Your customers can use different funding sources with Link, including credit cards, debit cards, and US bank accounts. They can visit link.com to make changes to their account, view their purchase history, or reach out to the Link customer support team.

How it works

Customers new to Link can save their payment details and shipping information to enable faster checkout in the future. Here’s how Link authenticates existing customers:

Link automatically detects if a customer is enrolled by using their email address, phone number, or browser cookie.
They receive a one-time passcode to authenticate their session.
After authentication succeeds, Link autofills their card or bank payment details and shipping information, and they pay with one click.
After a customer enrolls with Link, they can add backup payment methods and change shipping addresses.

The customer experience

Customers can pay with Link using cards via the ‘Card’ tab on your checkout page, and US bank accounts for qualifying purchases via the ‘Bank’ tab on your checkout page. Like cards, qualified Link bank payments receive an instant authorization response and settle to your account in two business days (unlike other bank debit payment methods).

The Link card and bank tabs

To maximize conversion and revenue for your business, Stripe will run tests on eligible customers. For example, tests could include:

Promotional offers, funded by Stripe
For a user who prefers paying with a certain card, Stripe might feature that card more prominently in the UX

If you don’t consent to Stripe running these tests, you can opt out of them at any time from your Link settings page.

Card and bank payments have different dispute processes. Learn more about card disputes and bank payment disputes. You are responsible for customer-initiated disputes.

Get started with Link

Link in Checkout and Payment Links

Link is enabled by default in Checkout and Payment Links, no code required. You can configure your Link settings in the Dashboard.

Integrate with the Link Authentication Element

Use the Link Authentication Element to create an optimized checkout experience for web, iOS, or Android.

Link in the Payment Request Button

Link is enabled by default in the Payment Request Button, no code required. You can configure your Link settings in the Dashboard.

Link in the Card Element

Early Access

Businesses using the Card Element can turn on Link with no code required. Sign up for early access.

Enable Link when using a platform or plugin

Third-party platforms and plugins need to enable Link before you can use it. Let us know if you’re interested in turning on Link, and Stripe will work with these third-party partners. Please sign up using the email address associated with your Stripe account.

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