Advanced Payment Page Features
QR Code Generation (Automatic):
When you save a Hosted Payment Page, the system automatically generates a QR code.
What the QR Code Does:
- Contains the payment page URL
- When scanned with smartphone camera, opens the payment page
- Customer can pay immediately
Accessing the QR Code:
- Navigate to Payment Pages tab
- Find your saved page
- Click QR Code icon or Download QR Code button
- QR code image downloads
QR Code Uses:
Physical Locations:
- Print QR code on:
- Counter signs
- Table tents
- Menu cards
- Business cards
- Invoices (paper)
- Receipts
- Flyers
- “Scan to Pay” becomes instant checkout
Events:
- Print on event tickets
- Display on screens at event
- Post at registration table
Service Businesses:
- Include on work orders
- Attach to completed work photos
- Text to customer
Redirect URL (Post-Payment Behavior):
What It Does:
After customer completes payment, they can be redirected to a custom URL instead of default success page.
Configuration:
In the Page Settings/Advanced section:
- Find “Redirect URL” or “Success URL” field
- Enter full URL where customer should go after payment
- Example: https://www.mystore.com/thank-you
Use Cases:
Thank You Page:
- Redirect to custom thank you page on your website
- Can include:
- Order confirmation
- Next steps
- Related products
- Social media links
Order Status:
- Redirect to order tracking page
- Customer sees estimated delivery
Upsell Page:
- Redirect to complementary products
- “You bought A, you might also want B”
Survey Page:
- Redirect to feedback survey
- Collect customer satisfaction data
Download Page:
- For digital products
- Redirect to download link
CAPTCHA Protection:
What It Does:
Adds Google ReCAPTCHA to payment page to stop bots and automated fraud attacks.
Configuration:
In the Page Settings/Security section:
- Toggle “Enable CAPTCHA” on
- Select CAPTCHA version (v2 or v3)
- v2: “I’m not a robot” checkbox
- v3: Invisible, scores behavior
Why Use CAPTCHA:
- Prevents automated card testing
- Blocks bot fraud attempts
- Stops spam form submissions
- Reduces processing fees from bot attacks
When to Enable:
- Public payment pages (social media links)
- Pages without other rate limiting
- If experiencing bot attacks
- High-value payment pages
When NOT to Enable:
- Internal use only pages
- Pages behind login
- B2B pages with known customers
- If it reduces conversion too much
Important Note:
You can enable CAPTCHA on hosted pages even if it’s disabled on internal virtual terminal. They’re configured separately.
Multi-Page Forms:
Some advanced page builders support multi-step forms:
Step 1: Customer Information
- Name, email, address
- “Continue” button
Step 2: Product/Service Selection
- Choose items, quantities
- “Continue” button
Step 3: Payment Information
- Card/ACH details
- “Complete Payment” button
Benefits:
- Less overwhelming to customer
- Higher completion rates
- Better mobile experience
- Can segment required info
Styling for Brand Consistency:
Logo Upload:
- Add your business logo at top of page
- Appears on every page view
- Builds trust and brand recognition
Custom Colors:
- Match your website colors exactly
- Consistent brand experience
- Professional appearance
Custom Fonts:
- Use your brand’s fonts
- Maintain typography consistency
Background Images:
- Set full-page background image
- Or section-specific backgrounds
- Use high-quality images (not pixelated)
Embedding Payment Pages:
Some gateways provide embed code to put payment page on your website:
iframe Embed:
- Copy provided iframe code
- Paste into your website HTML
- Payment page appears within your site
- Customer never leaves your website
Button/Link Integration:
- Create button on your website
- Link to payment page URL
- Customer clicks and goes to hosted page