Payment links

A payment link is a shareable checkout link that lets clients complete a payment without creating a project or a one off invoice. Payment links are designed for fast, flexible payments and can be shared anywhere on the internet. With each payment link an invoice is generated upon payment.
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When creating a payment, you will need to:

Create a payment link: https://contra.com/payment-link/new

Collect a single payment from one or multiple clients.
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Collect payments automatically on a recurring basis. You can view and manage your payment link subscriptions from the payment link summary page found here.

Subscription payments can fail. If a payment fails, we will notify both the payment link owner and the client. Client’s will be prompted to update their payment method and trying payment again. If a subscription remains without a retried payment for 30 days, we will automatically cancel the subscription.
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At any time while a payment link is active, you can edit it. Updates are applied in real time, so clients will always see the most up-to-date information.
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You can deactivate a payment link at any time. When someone who previously had access to the link visits it, they’ll see a deactivated payment link screen.

Once a payment link is paid, the funds are deposited directly into the Independent’s wallet. If the payment was made via ACH or SEPA, the funds must settle before they’re released. Once a payment link is paid, you will be notified via email and in app notification. Funds will go directly to your Contra wallet. You may see funds in a pending state, which means your client paid via ACH or SEPA and those funds are waiting to settle with the bank.
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Fees can be covered by the Independent or the client.

Processing fees are also applied.