Why Payment Links for small businesses are changing the way owners accept payments

In today’s fast-moving, mobile-first world, small businesses are rapidly shifting how they get paid. Whether you’re an on-the-go tradie, a mobile beauty therapist, or a consultant working remotely, the days of relying solely on in-person card payments or manual bank transfers are fading fast. In their place, secure, flexible online payment options like Tyro’s Payment Links ¹ are emerging and changing the game for Aussie small business owners. Launched in early 2025, Tyro’s Payment Links ¹ offer a simple, fast, and hardware-free way for Tyro EFTPOS and eCommerce customers to accept online payments anytime, anywhere. As CEO Jon Davey explained in Retail World Magazine: “Running a small business means being ready to accept payments wherever and whenever your customers are ready to pay. That’s why we’ve launched Payment Links – to provide a seamless, secure, and cost-effective payment method for small businesses.”

What are Payment Links and how do they work?

A Payment Link ¹ is a secure, one-time URL that allows a customer to pay remotely using Visa or Mastercard. With Tyro, you can create a Payment Link ¹ directly through the Tyro Portal and share Payment Links ¹ with customers via SMS, email, or messaging platforms. Your customer clicks the link, enters their payment details, and pays — no in-person terminal is required. Payments can be made via Visa, Mastercard, or Google Pay with more options coming soon.

Why small businesses are embracing Payment Links

Remote-friendly As remote work and mobile services grow, many businesses no longer have a fixed location or operate strictly in person. Payment Links ¹ offer a flexible solution for service-based industries like:

• Trades and home services
• Beauty and wellness providers
• Healthcare professionals
• Consultants and freelancer

Faster payments, less chasing Delayed payments can cripple small business cash flow. Tyro’s Payment Links ¹ remove barriers like waiting on bank transfers or re-sending invoices. Payment requests are delivered instantly in just a few clicks, and customers can pay right away. Security and compliance built-In Security is non-negotiable. Tyro Payment Links ¹ are encrypted, PCI-DSS compliant and each link expires after use, helping protect both businesses and customers. Easy access through the Tyro Portal No apps or extra tools are needed —Tyro’s Payment Links ¹ are generated directly in the Tyro Portal. It’s simple for EFTPOS and eCommerce customers to start using Payment Links ¹ immediately and get full visibility of their transaction history.

Real-world use cases

Tyro’s Payment Links ¹ are already helping small businesses streamline payments:

• Beauty and wellness professionals: Send Payment Links ¹ to clients who book treatments remotely.

• Tradies: Issue a Payment Link ¹ after finishing a job on-site.

• Physio clinic: Sends links for follow-up sessions booked online.

• Freelance graphic designer: Includes a Payment Link ¹ with their emailed invoice.

Whether your business is mobile, remote, or digital-first, Payment Links ¹ fits around the way you work.

How to get Payment Links

When you sign up to a Tyro EFTPOs or eComm account, your Payment Links ¹ service will be an automatic feature. You can access it in the Tyro Portal.

How to create a Tyro Payment Link

1. Log into the Tyro Portal
2. Navigate to the Payment Links section
3. Create a new payment request
4. Enter the amount and customer details
5. Send the secure payment link

Once the customer completes payment, you’ll receive a confirmation in real time.

Why choose Tyro?

• Exclusivity: Payment Links ¹ are available only to existing Tyro EFTPOS or eComm customers, ensuring a premium, secure experience.

• Unified payments: Manage payments, EFTPOS, and eCommerce in one place.

• Backed by expertise: With over 70,000 Australian businesses using Tyro, you’re in good hands.

The bottom line: Payment Links are here to stay

Adapting to changing customer behaviour and new service models is crucial for Aussie small business owners. Tyro offers Payment Links ¹ as a simple, secure way to accept payments remotely. If you’re already a Tyro customer, get started with Payment Links ¹ today and experience flexible, digital-first payments that move with your business and succeed.