Best Payment Links for Vendors (Simple, Fast, and Customer-Friendly)

Getting paid should never feel awkward or complicated. When payment is easy, customers feel comfortable buying more—and buying faster. Payment links remove friction at checkout, especially at markets, pop-ups, and events where speed matters and attention spans are short.

We’ve seen it firsthand: when customers don’t have to ask “do you take this?” or wait while you explain options, sales flow better. Below are the most reliable payment links vendors actually use, and why they work so well in real-world selling.

Venmo

What it is:
Venmo is a peer-to-peer payment app that lets customers send money instantly from their phone.

Why vendors like it:
Venmo is familiar. Most customers already trust it and don’t hesitate to use it. That comfort matters—especially when someone is deciding quickly whether to buy or move on. Venmo also works great in loud, busy environments where explaining payment options isn’t ideal.

It’s especially helpful for smaller purchases where customers want to tap, pay, and keep moving.

How to set it up:

1. Download the Venmo app

2. Create an account (or a Venmo business profile)

3. Go to your profile and find your Venmo link or QR code

4. Share the link digitally or display the QR code at checkout

👉 Get started at venmo.com

PayPal

What it is:
PayPal allows customers to pay using a PayPal balance, bank account, or credit card.

Why vendors like it:
PayPal is trusted and flexible. It’s a strong option when customers want to use a credit card or don’t use Venmo or Cash App. Having PayPal available helps prevent lost sales from customers who say, “I only have my card.”

It’s also helpful for vendors who sell both in person and online, since the same link can work in multiple places.

How to set it up:

1. Create a PayPal account (personal or business)

2. Log in and choose Create a payment link

3. Copy your link or generate a QR code

4. Share it by text, email, or printed sign

👉 Get started at paypal.com

Cash App (Square Cash)

What it is:
Cash App lets customers pay instantly using a $Cashtag or QR code.

Why vendors like it:
Cash App is fast and straightforward. Many customers prefer it because it feels quick and casual—perfect for markets, pop-ups, and repeat buyers. It’s also easy to recognize from a distance, which helps when customers are scanning booths quickly.

Having Cash App available often turns a “maybe later” into an immediate purchase.

How to set it up:

1. Download Cash App

2. Create your $Cashtag

3. Find your Cash App QR code

4. Display or share it so customers can scan and pay

👉 Get started at cash.app

WKND QR Pay — One QR Code, Every Payment Option

We built WKND QR Pay because vendors shouldn’t have to choose just one payment method—or juggle signs, links, and explanations.

WKND QR Pay gives you one QR code that opens all your payment links in one place. Customers scan once, choose how they want to pay, and complete checkout in seconds. No confusion. No missed sales.

It’s designed for real vendor setups where speed, clarity, and flexibility matter most.

Final Reminder

There’s no single “right” way for customers to pay—so the best approach is giving them options. When payment feels easy, customers are more likely to say yes.

If you ever have questions, you can always reach out to us on Instagram or through the contact form on our website. We’re happy to help.