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Can you surcharge on Pay by Link?

Question: Can you surcharge on Pay by Link?

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Written by Melissa Good
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Answer: No, Adyen does not currently support surcharging on Pay by Link transactions.


🔍 Why Surcharging Isn’t Supported on Pay by Link

Surcharging typically requires:

• Real-time control over the payment method selection

• The ability to apply fees dynamically based on card brand, funding type, or channel

• A checkout or integration flow where a merchant-controlled system can calculate and present the fee prior to authorization

Pay by Link, on the other hand:

• Is a hosted payment page managed by Adyen

• Offers limited flexibility in customizing fee logic or injecting surcharges

• Does not allow merchants to manipulate the payment flow to add fees before authorization


✅ Alternatives for Surcharging with Adyen

If surcharging is critical to your use case, consider:

Custom integrations using Adyen’s Drop-in or Components where you can apply logic before the payment request

POS terminals (like P400 or V400m), where surcharging can be configured per Adyen’s terminal configuration

• Reviewing local regulations to ensure surcharging is allowed in your market and card network rules are followed


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