# Take a payment directly within online banking using Payment Link

You are able to accept a customer's payment directly within our **Payment Link** tool (also known as **Accept a Payment**).  The **Payment Link** is best used when:

- An invoice isn't appropriate
- You're collecting donations for your non-profit
- You've generated a paper invoice and want to give your customers the option to pay with a credit card, debit card, or bank transfer

#### Accept a payment directly in our application

1. Open the Autobooks tool you use in online banking. This will either be labeled "Autobooks",  "Accept a Payment", or "Payment Link". Navigate to the **Payment Link** view.

2. Click the **Enter payment details** button. Your custom payment form will appear onscreen.
3. Complete the payment form with your customer (or donor) information, including their payment method of choice.
4. Make sure to check the box to accept our payment terms and conditions, then click **Send payment** to trigger the customer's payment to process.

The payment and payment status will appear in the **Payments** tab within the tool.