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Overview

The Payment Link APIs allow you to create shareable payment URLs that handle cryptocurrency payments end-to-end. Generate links programmatically, share them with customers, and receive funds directly to your Coinbase Business account.

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Use cases

  • Crypto checkouts: Accept crypto payments inside your app or storefront
  • E-commerce invoicing: Send payment links with order confirmations
  • Service businesses: Request deposits or full payments via email/SMS
  • Marketplaces: Generate unique payment links for each transaction
  • Event ticketing: Create time-limited payment links for reservations
  • Remote sales: Accept payments without a website or app

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Key Features

  • Simple API: Create payment links with a single POST request
  • Real-time status: Track payment lifecycle (pending → completed)
  • Flexible delivery: Share via email, SMS, QR codes, or in-app

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Quick example

curl -X POST https://business.coinbase.com/payment-links \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_JWT_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "amount": "50.00",
    "currency": "USD",
    "description": "Order #12345"
  }'
Returns a shareable payment URL ready for your customer.

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Prerequisites

Before using Payment Link APIs, you’ll need:

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How it works

  1. Create a link → API returns a unique payment URL
  2. Share with customer → Via email, SMS, or your app
  3. Customer pays → Clicks link and sends crypto from their wallet
  4. Get notified → Monitor status via API
  5. Receive funds → Auto-credited to your Coinbase Business account

Quick Start

Test the API with our Postman collection

API Reference

Explore all endpoints and parameters

Authentication

Set up API keys and JWT tokens

Integration Guide

Step-by-step implementation guide