đ§ž Link Wallet Payment Option for Donors
Securely manage and use your preferred payment methods with Link, powered by Stripe.
This article walks you through how to log in, manage your wallet, and check out using Link during ClickBid events.
đ What is Link?
Link is a secure, Stripe-powered wallet that allows donors to:
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Save and reuse credit cards or bank accounts
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Enjoy 1-click checkout across ClickBid events and other Stripe-supported sites
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Manage payment options within a simple, consistent interface
đ ď¸ How to Use Link in ClickBid
1. Log In to Link
When prompted to enter a payment method during login or checkout, youâll see this option:
âSecure, 1-click checkout with Linkâ
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Click the dropdown to sign in to Link.
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Enter your email address.
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If new to Link, youâll create an account.
- If youâve used Link before, your wallet will load.
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đ Note: Stripe will require a 2FA verification step to authenticate your identity.
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Complete the 2FA verification (sent via SMS or email).
2. Access Your Link Wallet
Once authenticated:
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Your saved payment methods will appear.
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If no methods exist yet, youâll be prompted to add a new card or bank account.
3. Choose a Payment Method
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Select your preferred method to use for:
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Adding a card on file
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Completing event checkouts
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Click âChangeâ anytime to:
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View other saved methods
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Add a new one
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4. Add a New Payment Method
You can add a new card or bank account:
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During login
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During checkout
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From your account page
If you're already logged in to Link:
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Click âAdd New Payment Methodâ
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Link will guide you through securely entering your details
5. Log Out of Link (Optional)
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Click the three-dot menu next to your email in the Link interface
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Select âLog out of Linkâ
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Youâll return to the traditional payment entry form (manual card entry, Apple Pay, or Google Pay)
6. Use Link Across ClickBid and Other Sites
Any payment methods saved in Link:
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Are stored securely by Stripe
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Will be available across all ClickBid events using Stripe
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Can be used on other websites that support Link payments
7. Update Payment Method While Logged In
If you click âAdd New Payment Methodâ while logged in:
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Link will appear by default
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You can:
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Add a new method
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Switch between saved options
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Choose your preferred payment for the transaction
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đ§ž View Your Saved Method
Whether you're:
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On your account page, or
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At the checkout screen
The currently selected Link method will display clearly as the card on file â so you always know whatâs being charged.
đźď¸ What Youâll See in ClickBid
During your Link experience in ClickBid, expect:
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A dropdown login for Link
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Email prompt and 2FA step
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Saved payment method view
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Options to change or add methods
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Seamless integration during:
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Logging in
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Storing a card on file
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Checking out at the event
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