How payment requests work

Every payment request created in Lynk generates a secure, time-bound payment link for a specific student. These links are intentionally designed with a limited validity window to ensure safety, reduce fraud, and prevent accidental or delayed payments.

Written by Sumit Kapoor

Payment request Validity

Each payment link generated in Lynk is active for 24 hours from the time it is created.

During this window:

  • The student can open the link

  • Complete the payment using online methods

  • Successfully submit the payment without any additional action required from you

The remaining validity time is clearly shown in the Requests section.

What Happens After 24 Hours

Once the 24-hour validity period ends:

  • The payment link expires automatically

  • The request status changes to Expired

  • The link can no longer be used to make a payment

  • Any attempt to pay using the expired link will fail

Expired links are kept visible for reference but are non-payable.

Sending Payment Reminders

To improve payment completion, Lynk allows you to send automatic reminders for active payment links.

Key rules for reminders:

  • You can send up to 2 reminders per payment request

  • Reminders can be sent once every 8 hours

  • Reminders are delivered via WhatsApp and SMS

This ensures students receive timely nudges without being over-notified.

If a Payment Expires

If a student does not complete the payment before the link expires:

  • No action is required on the expired request

  • You can simply create a new payment request

  • A fresh payment link with a new 24-hour validity will be generated and shared

Each payment request is independent and does not carry over after expiry.

Why Payment Links Are Time-Bound

Time-bound payment links help Lynk:

  • Reduce misuse or unauthorized payments

  • Prevent old or forgotten links from being reused

  • Maintain accurate tracking of active collections

  • Improve overall payment security and reliability

This design ensures that every payment collected is intentional, current, and traceable.

Summary

Payment links in Lynk are:

  • Valid for 24 hours

  • Automatically marked Expired after validity ends

  • Supported by up to 2 reminders, spaced 8 hours apart

  • Easy to regenerate by creating a new payment request

This approach keeps your payment flow secure, controlled, and predictable—while still being flexible enough to handle follow-ups when needed.

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