A Paystack payment page lets you accept card, bank transfer and USSD payments with a single shareable link — no coding required. In this tutorial, you will create one in minutes, choose between one-time and subscription billing, and publish it on your site, WhatsApp or social media.
What Is a Paystack Payment Page?
It is a ready-made checkout hosted by Paystack. You do not need a developer or a fully built website: you pick a product name and price, and Paystack generates a link people can open to pay you securely.
Step 1: Log in to Your Paystack Dashboard
Go to your Paystack dashboard and confirm your account is in live mode with a verified business.
Step 2: Click Payment Pages
From the menu, select Payment Pages, then click Create Payment Page. Name it clearly — customers see this name at checkout.
Step 3: Choose One-Time or Subscription
Choose one-time for items or services sold once, or subscription for recurring billing (daily, weekly, monthly or custom intervals). For subscriptions, add a plan and duration.
Step 4: Add Payment Details
- Product name and description.
- Price (or allow the customer to input an amount).
- Currency (NGN, USD, GHS, etc.).
- Optional: allow multiple purchases, quantity or metadata.
Step 5: Publish and Share
Copy the payment page link and share it anywhere. You can also embed it on your website or add a button that redirects to it. Your dashboard shows all payments and lets you reconcile them with customers.
Best Practices
- Use clear product names and descriptions to boost trust.
- Enable email receipts.
- Test in test mode with the provided test cards before going live.
FAQ
Do I need a website to use Paystack payment pages?
No. The link works on its own in any chat, email or social media post.
How long until funds settle?
Settlement follows Paystack's standard schedule (typically T+1 to T+2) to your linked bank account.
Related: Paystack Virtual Terminal