How Do I Delete Payment Links in Stripe?

You can't directly delete a payment link in Stripe. Instead, you deactivate it.

Here's how to effectively disable a payment link and prevent further use:

Deactivating a Payment Link

To deactivate a payment link, you need to set its active attribute to false. This will effectively stop the payment link from accepting new payments.

Steps to Deactivate a Payment Link:

1. Access the Stripe Dashboard: Log into your Stripe account.

2. Navigate to Payment Links: Go to the "Payment Links" section. (You may find it under "Products" or by searching in the dashboard.)

3. Select the Payment Link: Find the specific payment link you want to disable.

4. Deactivate the Link:

   • Using the Dashboard: Look for an "Active" toggle or a button labeled "Deactivate," "Disable," or similar. Switch the toggle or click the button. This will change the link's status to inactive.
   • Using the Stripe API: If you're using the Stripe API, you would update the payment link object and set the active parameter to false. Here's an example using a simplified hypothetical API call:

   stripe.paymentLinks.update('plink_123ABC456DEF', {
     active: false,
   });

   Replace 'plink_123ABC456DEF' with the actual ID of your payment link.

Impact of Deactivation

• No New Payments: Once deactivated, the payment link will no longer accept new payments. Customers who try to use the link will likely encounter an error message or be redirected.
• Data Retention: Deactivating a payment link doesn't delete the data associated with it. Stripe retains the link's configuration and any payment history. This is useful for record-keeping and reporting.
• Reactivation (If Needed): You can reactivate a deactivated payment link later by setting the active attribute back to true.

Important Considerations:

• Inform Your Customers: If you've shared the payment link with customers, it's a good practice to inform them that the link is no longer active and provide alternative payment methods, if available.
• Review Integrations: If the payment link is integrated into any websites or applications, update those integrations to remove the link or replace it with a new one.

In summary, while you cannot delete a payment link in Stripe, deactivating it effectively prevents it from being used for future payments.