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General Payment Guides for UK Businesses
A complete library of universal guides explaining how to leverage payment links, automatic reminders, and stage payments across any solo profession.
These essential guides are universal across all professions. From understanding how to accept card payments without a card machine, to setting up automated WhatsApp reminders that chase late paying clients.
If you're completely new to taking payments online, start with the featured introductory guide below, then explore our other detailed playbooks to piece together your perfect payment system.
Featured Guide
The absolute beginner's guide to creating and sending your first payment link in seconds.
How to Create a Payment LinkAll General Guides
Create a Payment Link in Seconds
Learn how to create payment links manually and with Simply Link.
Read guideBest Payment Link Tools in the UK (2025 Comparison)
Compare PayPal, Stripe, Square, SumUp, Zettle, and Simply Link.
Read guideHow to Accept Card Payments Without a Card Machine
Learn how to take card payments without buying a card reader.
Read guideHow to Accept Payments Online Without a Website
Learn the simplest ways to accept online card payments without needing a website.
Read guideHow to Chase Late Payments Automatically
Automate payment reminders and reduce late payments.
Read guideHow to Get Paid Faster as a Freelancer
Stop chasing payments and start getting paid in days instead of weeks.
Read guideHow to Request a Deposit Professionally
Learn how to ask clients for a deposit professionally, with UK-specific examples.
Read guideHow to Send a Payment Link on WhatsApp, Text & Instagram
Step-by-step instructions for sending payment links via messaging apps.
Read guideHow to Send Deposit & Balance Payment Links
Learn how to take deposits upfront and collect balance payments later.
Read guidePayment Reminder Message Templates (UK)
Professional message templates for reminding clients to pay.
Read guideReady to Get Paid Faster?
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