How to Get Started with Pay by Link & Verifone Online Payments

This article explains how to set up Pay by Link and Verifone Online Payments so you can start accepting online payments through your website or via payment links.

Welcome to Verifone Online Payments 🎉

Your online payment facility is ready! By the end of this guide, you'll be ready to take secure online payments with Verifone, either through a website integration or Pay by Link.

Steps

1. 3DS Authentication

Verifone will enrol your Merchant ID for 3DS security before activating it on the payment gateway.

NOTE:  You don't need to take any action. This step is automatic.

Learn more about 3DS Authentication.

2. Set up your Online Payment facility on Verifone Central

1. Log in to Verifone Central Offsite Link

2. Go to Administration >Account Set up > Organisation Company and Sites

3. Select your Parent Organisation (starts with 'Account')

3. Scroll to Secure Card Capture and click Create new public key

IMPORTANT: You must be a merchant administrator to generate public keys.

TIP: Skip to Step 4 if you're just using Pay by Link

 3. Integrate your website

If you're using Verifone Checkout on your website, choose one of the supported plugins or notify your developer:

See full integration guides on Verifone Cloud Offsite Link

4. Brand your checkout page

Customise your Hosted Payment Page (HPP) with your brand using the Checkout Themes editor in Verifone Central.

  • Upload your logo
  • Choose colours and fonts to match your brand

NOTE: For Pay by Link, you'll select a Checkout Theme each time you create a payment link. For website integrations, choose a default theme in your site admin panel.

    Learn more about Checkout Themes Offsite Link

    5. Set up Webhooks & Email Notifications

    Webhooks

    Connect your CMS or plugin with Verifone Central:

    • Update orders even if a customer abandons checkout

    • Sync refunds and modifications across systems

    Learn more about Webhooks Offsite Link

    Email notifications

    Set up email alerts for payment statuses or events.

    To configure:

    1. Go to Administration in Verifone Central

    2. Click Notifications under Advanced Settin

    6. Set up Blocking Rulesets

    Prevent unwanted transactions with rules based on risk criteria.

    Learn more about Blocking Rules Offsite Link

    7. Start Using Pay by Link

    Pay by Link users can now generate payment links.

    See the full Pay by Link User Guide

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