How to Create a Pre-Authorised Payment Link from Partner Admin
Last updated Mar 31, 2026
Overview
Pre-authorised payments allow a business to temporarily reserve a specified amount on a customer’s card without capturing the funds immediately.
This is useful in situations where the final payable amount may change, such as:
- Security deposits
- Hotel or rental reservations
- Orders where the final bill is determined later
When a pre-authorised payment is created, the customer’s card authorises the amount, but the funds are only transferred when the merchant captures the payment later.
Important
- A pre-authorised payment link is single-use. Once the customer completes the authorisation, the link cannot be reused.
- If the captured amount is lower than the authorised amount, the remaining balance is automatically refunded to the customer’s card.
Steps to Create a Pre-Authorised Payment Link
1. Log in to Partner Admin
Log in to the Kayana Partner Admin using your credentials.
2. Navigate to Payment Links
From the left-hand sidebar, go to:
Payment Services → Payment Links
This will open the Payment Links dashboard.
3. Create a Payment Link
Click the Create Payment Link button.
4. Enter Payment Details
Fill in the required fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Merchant Reference | Internal reference for the payment |
| Amount | Amount to be authorised |
| Days | Validity period for the payment link |
| Description | Description of the payment |
5. Enable Pre-Authorisation
Toggle the Pre-Authorisation button ON.
This ensures the payment will be authorised but not captured immediately.
6. Create the Payment Link
Click Create Stripe Payment Link.
A toast notification will appear confirming that the payment link has been created successfully.
7. Locate the Payment Link
Return to the Payment Links screen where you will see the newly created payment link along with a unique reference number.
8. Share the Payment Link with the Customer
Copy the Stripe payment link and share it with the customer.
When the customer opens the link:
- They will be redirected to the Stripe payment page.
- They will enter their card details.
- The payment will be pre-authorised.
After completing the process, the customer will see a payment confirmation screen.
9. View Payment Link Details
To view the details of the payment link:
- Go to the Payment Links page
- Locate the payment link
- Click View under the Actions column
You will be able to see the complete payment link details and status.
Next steps:
To understand how to capture a pre authorised payment, follow our guide on how to
Capture a Pre Authorised payment from partner admin
.