API Test Keys
Create a UPI Payment Link
POST/v1/payment_linksClick to copy
Use this endpoint to create a UPI Payment Link using basic details such as amount, expiry date, reference id, description, customer details and so on.
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Basic Payment Links These are regular Payment Links, which are not customised.
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Customised Payment Links You can
as per your business requirements.
Handy Tips
As per Razorpay's updated security policy, even if the customer's email address and phone number are provided while creating the Payment Link, these details are not auto-populated on the Checkout section of the Payment Link hosted page. The customer will have to enter these details manually while making the payment.
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After successful completion of the payment, customers can be redirected to a specific URL using the
.callback_urlandcallback_methodparameters. Know more about how to use -
Verify the
.razorpay_signatureparameter to validate that it is authentic and sent from Razorpay servers. Know more about how to
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1curl -u [YOUR_KEY_ID]:[YOUR_KEY_SECRET] \2-X POST https://api.razorpay.com/v1/payment_links/ \3-H 'Content-type: application/json' \4-d '{5"upi_link": "true",6"amount": 1000,7"currency": "INR",8"accept_partial": false,9"first_min_partial_amount": 100,10"expire_by": 1691097057,11"reference_id": "TS1989",12"description": "Payment for policy no #23456",13"customer": {14"name": "Gaurav Kumar",15"contact": "+919000090000",16"email": "gaurav.kumar@example.com"17},18"notify": {19"sms": true,20"email": true21},22"reminder_enable": true,23"notes": {24"policy_name": "Jeevan Bima"25},26"callback_url": "https://example-callback-url.com/",27"callback_method": "get"28}'
Success
Failure
1{2"accept_partial": false,3"amount": 1000,4"amount_paid": 0,5"cancelled_at": 0,6"created_at": 1584524459,7"currency": "INR",8"customer": {9"contact": "9912650835",10"email": "gaurav.kumar@razorpay.com",11"name": "Gaurav Kumar"12},13"description": "Payment for policy no #23456",14"expire_by": 0,15"expired_at": 0,16"first_min_partial_amount": 0,17"id": "plink_ETbyWrRHW2oXVt",18"upi_link": "true",19"notes": {20"policy_name": "Jeevan Bima"21},22"payments": null,23"reference_id": "#456",24"reminder_enable": true,25"reminders": [],26"short_url": "https://rzp.io/i/AiGGmnh",27"status": "created",28"updated_at": null,29"user_id": "API"30}
Request Parameters
amount *
integer Amount to be paid using the Payment Link. Must be in the smallest unit of the currency. For example, if you want to receive a payment of ₹300.00, you must enter the value 30000. In the case of three decimal currencies, such as KWD, BHD and OMR, to refund a payment of 295.991, pass the value as 295990. And in the case of zero decimal currencies such as JPY, to refund a payment of 295, pass the value as 295.
Watch Out!
As per payment guidelines, you should pass the last decimal number as 0 for three decimal currency payments. For example, if you want to refund a customer 99.991 KD for a transaction, you should pass the value for the amount parameter as 99990 and not 99991.
currency stringA three-letter ISO code for the currency in which you want to accept the payment. For example, INR. Refer to the list of
.Handy Tips
Razorpay has added support for zero decimal currencies, such as JPY, and three decimal currencies, such as KWD, BHD, and OMR, allowing businesses to accept international payments in these currencies. Know more about
(May 2024).accept_partial booleanIndicates whether customers can make
using the Payment Link. Possible values:true: Customer can make partial payments.false: (default): Customer cannot make partial payments.
first_min_partial_amount integer Minimum amount, in currency subunits, that must be paid by the customer as the first partial payment. Default value is 100. Default currency is INR. For example, if an amount of ₹700.00 is to be received from the customer in two installments of #1 - ₹500.00, #2 - ₹200.00, then you can set this value as 500000. Must be passed along with accept_partial parameter.
upi_link boolean Must be set to true for creating UPI Payment Link. If the upi_link parameter is not passed or passed with value as false, a Standard Payment Link will be created.
description stringA brief description of the Payment Link. The maximum character limit supported is 2048.
reference_id stringReference number tagged to a Payment Link. Must be a unique number for each Payment Link. The maximum character limit supported is 40.
customer objectCustomer details
Show child parameters (3)
expire_by integerTimestamp, in Unix, at which the Payment Link will expire. By default, a Payment Link will be valid for six months from the date of creation. Please note that the expire by date cannot exceed more than six months from the date of creation.
notify arrayDefines who handles Payment Link notification.
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notes json object Key-value pair that can be used to store additional information about the entity. Maximum 15 key-value pairs, 256 characters (maximum) each. For example, "note_key": "Payment Link for Groceries.”.
callback_url stringIf specified, adds a redirect URL to the Payment Link. Once customers completes the payment, they are redirected to the specified URL.
Handy Tips
If the callback_url is passed, it must be passed in the correct format. That is, it should contain a URL.
callback_method string If callback_url parameter is passed, callback_method must be passed with the value get.
reminder_enable booleanUsed to send
for the Payment Link. Possible values:true: To send reminders.false: To disable reminders.
Response Parameters
accept_partialbooleanIndicates whether customers can make
using the Payment Link. Possible values:true: Customer can make partial payments.false: (default): Customer cannot make partial payments.
amountinteger Amount to be paid using the Payment Link. Must be in the smallest unit of the currency. For example, if you want to receive a payment of ₹300.00, you must enter the value 30000. In the case of three decimal currencies, such as KWD, BHD and OMR, to refund a payment of 295.991, pass the value as 295990. And in the case of zero decimal currencies such as JPY, to refund a payment of 295, pass the value as 295.
Watch Out!
As per payment guidelines, you should pass the last decimal number as 0 for three decimal currency payments. For example, if you want to refund a customer 99.991 KD for a transaction, you should pass the value for the amount parameter as 99990 and not 99991.
amount_paidintegerAmount paid by the customer.
callback_urlstringIf specified, adds a redirect URL to the Payment Link. Once the customer completes the payment, they are redirected to the specified URL.
callback_methodstring If callback_url parameter is passed, callback_method must be passed with the value get.
cancelled_atintegerTimestamp, in Unix, at which the Payment Link was cancelled by you.
created_atintegerTimestamp, in Unix, indicating when the Payment Link was created.
currencystringDefaults to INR. We accept payments in
Handy Tips
Razorpay has added support for zero decimal currencies, such as JPY, and three decimal currencies, such as KWD, BHD, and OMR, allowing businesses to accept international payments in these currencies. Know more about
(May 2024).customerstringCustomer details.
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descriptionstringA brief description of the Payment Link.
expire_byintegerTimestamp, in Unix, when the Payment Link will expire. By default, a Payment Link will be valid for six months from the date of creation. Please note that the expire by date cannot exceed more than six months from the date of creation.
expired_atintegerTimestamp, in Unix, at which the Payment Link expired.
first_min_partial_amountinteger Minimum amount that must be paid by the customer as the first partial payment. For example, if an amount of ₹700.00 is to be received from the customer in two installments of #1 - ₹500.00, #2 - ₹200.00, then you can set this value as 500000.
idstring Unique identifier of the Payment Link. For example, plink_ERgihyaAAC0VNW.
upi_linkbooleanIndicates whether the Payment Link is a UPI Payment Link.
true: A UPI Payment Link has been created.false: It is a Standard Payment Link.
notesobjectSet of key-value pairs that you can use to store additional information. You (Businesses) can enter a maximum of 15 key-value pairs, with each value having a maximum limit of 256 characters.
notifyarrayDefines who handles Payment Link notification.
Show child parameters (2)
paymentsarray Payment details such as amount, payment id, Payment Link id and more. This array is populated only after a payment is made by the customer or if the payment fails. Until then, the value is null.
Show child parameters (7)
reference_idstringReference number tagged to a Payment Link. Must be a unique number for each Payment Link. The maximum character limit supported is 40.
short_urlstringThe unique short URL generated for the Payment Link.
statusstringDisplays the current state of the Payment Link. Possible values:
createdpartially_paidexpiredcancelledpaid
updated_atintegerTimestamp, in Unix, indicating when the Payment Link was updated.
reminder_enablebooleanUsed to send
for the Payment Link. Possible values:true: To send reminders.false: To disable reminders.
user_idstring A unique identifier for the user role through which the Payment Link was created. For example, HD1JAKCCPGDfRx.
Errors
The {input field} is required
Error Status: 4xx
A mandatory field is empty.
Solution
wrong input fields sent.
Error Status: 400
When wrong input fields are sent during Payment Link creation.
Solution
payment link creation with reference ID already attempted
Error Status: 400
An existing reference id has been passed.
Solution
UPI Payment Links is not supported in Test Mode. Please experience the product in Live Mode.
Error Status: 400
The UPI link parameter has been passed with the Test API keys.
Solution
upi is currently supported only in indian currency
Error Status: 400
Occurs when you try to create a UPI Payment Link using an international currency.
Solution
partial payment not supported in upi link
Error Status: 400
Occurs when you try to create a UPI Payment Link with partial payments enabled.
Solution
timestamp must be atleast 15 minutes in future
Error Status: 400
The epoch time passed is less than 15 minutes from the current time.
Solution
Invalid access: Cannot create a payment link in live mode, as live mode is disabled for merchant.
Error Status: 400
Occurs when you try to create a Payment Link in Live mode, but live mode is disabled for you
Solution
Invalid access: Cannot create a payment link, as Merchant is Suspended.
Error Status: 400
Occurs when you try to create a Payment Link when you have been been suspended.
Solution
value: the length must not be greater than 255.
Error Status: 400
When the notes length is greater than 255 characters during Payment Link creation.
Solution
Create a UPI Payment Link
POST/v1/payment_linksClick to copy
Use this endpoint to create a UPI Payment Link using basic details such as amount, expiry date, reference id, description, customer details and so on.
-
Basic Payment Links These are regular Payment Links, which are not customised.
-
Customised Payment Links You can
as per your business requirements.
Handy Tips
As per Razorpay's updated security policy, even if the customer's email address and phone number are provided while creating the Payment Link, these details are not auto-populated on the Checkout section of the Payment Link hosted page. The customer will have to enter these details manually while making the payment.
-
After successful completion of the payment, customers can be redirected to a specific URL using the
.callback_urlandcallback_methodparameters. Know more about how to use -
Verify the
.razorpay_signatureparameter to validate that it is authentic and sent from Razorpay servers. Know more about how to
Is this page helpful?
Request Parameters
amount *
integer Amount to be paid using the Payment Link. Must be in the smallest unit of the currency. For example, if you want to receive a payment of ₹300.00, you must enter the value 30000. In the case of three decimal currencies, such as KWD, BHD and OMR, to refund a payment of 295.991, pass the value as 295990. And in the case of zero decimal currencies such as JPY, to refund a payment of 295, pass the value as 295.
Watch Out!
As per payment guidelines, you should pass the last decimal number as 0 for three decimal currency payments. For example, if you want to refund a customer 99.991 KD for a transaction, you should pass the value for the amount parameter as 99990 and not 99991.
currency stringA three-letter ISO code for the currency in which you want to accept the payment. For example, INR. Refer to the list of
.Handy Tips
Razorpay has added support for zero decimal currencies, such as JPY, and three decimal currencies, such as KWD, BHD, and OMR, allowing businesses to accept international payments in these currencies. Know more about
(May 2024).accept_partial booleanIndicates whether customers can make
using the Payment Link. Possible values:true: Customer can make partial payments.false: (default): Customer cannot make partial payments.
first_min_partial_amount integer Minimum amount, in currency subunits, that must be paid by the customer as the first partial payment. Default value is 100. Default currency is INR. For example, if an amount of ₹700.00 is to be received from the customer in two installments of #1 - ₹500.00, #2 - ₹200.00, then you can set this value as 500000. Must be passed along with accept_partial parameter.
upi_link boolean Must be set to true for creating UPI Payment Link. If the upi_link parameter is not passed or passed with value as false, a Standard Payment Link will be created.
description stringA brief description of the Payment Link. The maximum character limit supported is 2048.
reference_id stringReference number tagged to a Payment Link. Must be a unique number for each Payment Link. The maximum character limit supported is 40.
customer objectCustomer details
Show child parameters (3)
expire_by integerTimestamp, in Unix, at which the Payment Link will expire. By default, a Payment Link will be valid for six months from the date of creation. Please note that the expire by date cannot exceed more than six months from the date of creation.
notify arrayDefines who handles Payment Link notification.
Show child parameters (2)
notes json object Key-value pair that can be used to store additional information about the entity. Maximum 15 key-value pairs, 256 characters (maximum) each. For example, "note_key": "Payment Link for Groceries.”.
callback_url stringIf specified, adds a redirect URL to the Payment Link. Once customers completes the payment, they are redirected to the specified URL.
Handy Tips
If the callback_url is passed, it must be passed in the correct format. That is, it should contain a URL.
callback_method string If callback_url parameter is passed, callback_method must be passed with the value get.
reminder_enable booleanUsed to send
for the Payment Link. Possible values:true: To send reminders.false: To disable reminders.
Response Parameters
accept_partialbooleanIndicates whether customers can make
using the Payment Link. Possible values:true: Customer can make partial payments.false: (default): Customer cannot make partial payments.
amountinteger Amount to be paid using the Payment Link. Must be in the smallest unit of the currency. For example, if you want to receive a payment of ₹300.00, you must enter the value 30000. In the case of three decimal currencies, such as KWD, BHD and OMR, to refund a payment of 295.991, pass the value as 295990. And in the case of zero decimal currencies such as JPY, to refund a payment of 295, pass the value as 295.
Watch Out!
As per payment guidelines, you should pass the last decimal number as 0 for three decimal currency payments. For example, if you want to refund a customer 99.991 KD for a transaction, you should pass the value for the amount parameter as 99990 and not 99991.
amount_paidintegerAmount paid by the customer.
callback_urlstringIf specified, adds a redirect URL to the Payment Link. Once the customer completes the payment, they are redirected to the specified URL.
callback_methodstring If callback_url parameter is passed, callback_method must be passed with the value get.
cancelled_atintegerTimestamp, in Unix, at which the Payment Link was cancelled by you.
created_atintegerTimestamp, in Unix, indicating when the Payment Link was created.
currencystringDefaults to INR. We accept payments in
Handy Tips
Razorpay has added support for zero decimal currencies, such as JPY, and three decimal currencies, such as KWD, BHD, and OMR, allowing businesses to accept international payments in these currencies. Know more about
(May 2024).customerstringCustomer details.
Show child parameters (3)
descriptionstringA brief description of the Payment Link.
expire_byintegerTimestamp, in Unix, when the Payment Link will expire. By default, a Payment Link will be valid for six months from the date of creation. Please note that the expire by date cannot exceed more than six months from the date of creation.
expired_atintegerTimestamp, in Unix, at which the Payment Link expired.
first_min_partial_amountinteger Minimum amount that must be paid by the customer as the first partial payment. For example, if an amount of ₹700.00 is to be received from the customer in two installments of #1 - ₹500.00, #2 - ₹200.00, then you can set this value as 500000.
idstring Unique identifier of the Payment Link. For example, plink_ERgihyaAAC0VNW.
upi_linkbooleanIndicates whether the Payment Link is a UPI Payment Link.
true: A UPI Payment Link has been created.false: It is a Standard Payment Link.
notesobjectSet of key-value pairs that you can use to store additional information. You (Businesses) can enter a maximum of 15 key-value pairs, with each value having a maximum limit of 256 characters.
notifyarrayDefines who handles Payment Link notification.
Show child parameters (2)
paymentsarray Payment details such as amount, payment id, Payment Link id and more. This array is populated only after a payment is made by the customer or if the payment fails. Until then, the value is null.
Show child parameters (7)
reference_idstringReference number tagged to a Payment Link. Must be a unique number for each Payment Link. The maximum character limit supported is 40.
short_urlstringThe unique short URL generated for the Payment Link.
statusstringDisplays the current state of the Payment Link. Possible values:
createdpartially_paidexpiredcancelledpaid
updated_atintegerTimestamp, in Unix, indicating when the Payment Link was updated.
reminder_enablebooleanUsed to send
for the Payment Link. Possible values:true: To send reminders.false: To disable reminders.
user_idstring A unique identifier for the user role through which the Payment Link was created. For example, HD1JAKCCPGDfRx.
Errors
The {input field} is required
Error Status: 4xx
A mandatory field is empty.
Solution
wrong input fields sent.
Error Status: 400
When wrong input fields are sent during Payment Link creation.
Solution
payment link creation with reference ID already attempted
Error Status: 400
An existing reference id has been passed.
Solution
UPI Payment Links is not supported in Test Mode. Please experience the product in Live Mode.
Error Status: 400
The UPI link parameter has been passed with the Test API keys.
Solution
upi is currently supported only in indian currency
Error Status: 400
Occurs when you try to create a UPI Payment Link using an international currency.
Solution
partial payment not supported in upi link
Error Status: 400
Occurs when you try to create a UPI Payment Link with partial payments enabled.
Solution
timestamp must be atleast 15 minutes in future
Error Status: 400
The epoch time passed is less than 15 minutes from the current time.
Solution
Invalid access: Cannot create a payment link in live mode, as live mode is disabled for merchant.
Error Status: 400
Occurs when you try to create a Payment Link in Live mode, but live mode is disabled for you
Solution
Invalid access: Cannot create a payment link, as Merchant is Suspended.
Error Status: 400
Occurs when you try to create a Payment Link when you have been been suspended.
Solution
value: the length must not be greater than 255.
Error Status: 400
When the notes length is greater than 255 characters during Payment Link creation.
Solution
1curl -u [YOUR_KEY_ID]:[YOUR_KEY_SECRET] \2-X POST https://api.razorpay.com/v1/payment_links/ \3-H 'Content-type: application/json' \4-d '{5"upi_link": "true",6"amount": 1000,7"currency": "INR",8"accept_partial": false,9"first_min_partial_amount": 100,10"expire_by": 1691097057,11"reference_id": "TS1989",12"description": "Payment for policy no #23456",13"customer": {14"name": "Gaurav Kumar",15"contact": "+919000090000",16"email": "gaurav.kumar@example.com"17},18"notify": {19"sms": true,20"email": true21},22"reminder_enable": true,23"notes": {24"policy_name": "Jeevan Bima"25},26"callback_url": "https://example-callback-url.com/",27"callback_method": "get"28}'
Success
Failure
1{2"accept_partial": false,3"amount": 1000,4"amount_paid": 0,5"cancelled_at": 0,6"created_at": 1584524459,7"currency": "INR",8"customer": {9"contact": "9912650835",10"email": "gaurav.kumar@razorpay.com",11"name": "Gaurav Kumar"12},13"description": "Payment for policy no #23456",14"expire_by": 0,15"expired_at": 0,16"first_min_partial_amount": 0,17"id": "plink_ETbyWrRHW2oXVt",18"upi_link": "true",19"notes": {20"policy_name": "Jeevan Bima"21},22"payments": null,23"reference_id": "#456",24"reminder_enable": true,25"reminders": [],26"short_url": "https://rzp.io/i/AiGGmnh",27"status": "created",28"updated_at": null,29"user_id": "API"30}