Introduction
In today’s fast-paced business world, getting paid quickly is crucial—especially for freelancers, consultants, small businesses, and service providers. Traditional methods like manual invoices or cash payments often lead to delays and confusion. Enter Zoho Checkout—a simple, secure platform to create one-time payment links and start collecting money instantly, with zero coding required.
Introduction
In today’s fast-paced business world, getting paid quickly is crucial—especially for freelancers, consultants, small businesses, and service providers. Traditional methods like manual invoices or cash payments often lead to delays and confusion. Enter Zoho Checkout—a simple, secure platform to create one-time payment links and start collecting money instantly, with zero coding required.
Introduction
In today’s fast-paced business world, getting paid quickly is crucial—especially for freelancers, consultants, small businesses, and service providers. Traditional methods like manual invoices or cash payments often lead to delays and confusion. Enter Zoho Checkout—a simple, secure platform to create one-time payment links and start collecting money instantly, with zero coding required.
Introduction
In today’s fast-paced business world, getting paid quickly is crucial—especially for freelancers, consultants, small businesses, and service providers. Traditional methods like manual invoices or cash payments often lead to delays and confusion. Enter Zoho Checkout—a simple, secure platform to create one-time payment links and start collecting money instantly, with zero coding required.
Why Zoho Checkout?
Zoho Checkout is part of the Zoho Finance Suite, designed specifically to make online payments seamless. It’s ideal for businesses that want to offer a quick pay option without building complex e-commerce systems or recurring billing models. Whether you’re collecting a one-time consultation fee or a fixed-price service charge, Zoho Checkout ensures you get paid faster, securely, and professionally.
Key Features / Benefits
- One-Time Payment Links: Send secure, single-use links to customers for fast payments.
- Branded Checkout Pages: Customize the page to reflect your brand’s identity.
- Multiple Payment Gateways: Accept cards, UPI, net banking, wallets—Zoho integrates with Razorpay, Paytm, Stripe, and more.
- No Coding Needed: Set up payment pages in minutes with a simple drag-and-drop interface.
- Email & SMS Integration: Send payment links directly through email or SMS.
- Real-Time Payment Notifications: Get instant alerts when someone pays you.
- Safe and Secure: PCI-compliant platform ensures customer data is protected.
- Mobile Responsive: Optimized for smartphones and tablets for on-the-go payments.
Step-by-Step Guide / Setup Process
- Sign in to Zoho Checkout
Go to checkout.zoho.com and log in using your Zoho account. - Create a New Payment Page
Click “+ Create Payment Page” and choose “One-time Payment.” - Set Payment Details
Enter your service name, price, and currency. Add optional fields like customer name or email. - Customize the Page
Choose your logo, brand colors, and even a thank-you message post-payment. - Choose Payment Gateway
Link your preferred payment gateway—like Razorpay, Paytm, or Stripe. - Publish and Generate Link
Once done, publish the page and generate a shareable one-time payment link. - Send to Customer
Share via WhatsApp, email, SMS, or embed it on your website. - Get Paid Instantly
The customer pays using their preferred method, and you get notified immediately.
Use Cases or Who It’s For
- Freelancers & Consultants: Charge for one-time services like coaching sessions or project deliverables.
- Startups & SMEs: Collect fixed payments without setting up a full online store.
- Event Organizers: Accept one-time registration fees or ticket payments.
- Educational Services: Tuition fees, workshop payments, or course enrollments.
- Healthcare & Wellness: Accept payments for one-time appointments or sessions.
How Kalki Can Help
- Setting up branded, conversion-friendly payment pages
- Integrating Checkout with CRM or Books for automated tracking
- Implementing bulk payment link generation
- Ensuring compliance with Indian taxation (GST)