Life Cycle

Learn about the different statuses of Pay by Link.

The figure below shows the life cycle of a Payment Link.

Figure: Pay by Link Life Cycle

Figure: Pay by Link Life Cycle

The table below list the various statuses that a Payment Link can have during its life cycle.

StatusDescription
CREATEDWhen the create payment link request is successfully received by Plural. The payment link has been created and shared with the customer.
CLICKEDThe customer has clicked on the link but hasn't initiated the payment yet.
PAYMENT_INITIATEDWhen the Create Order request is successfully received by Plural. The payment is initiated against an order.
PROCESSEDThe full payment has been successfully completed by the customer.
CANCELLEDWhen the cancel payment link request is successfully received by Plural. Indicates that you have cancelled the Payment Link.
EXPIREDWhen the current timestamp meets or exceeds the specified expiration timestamp for the payment link. The link has expired, and no payments can be accepted.