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Choose your integration

In this guide we'll help you decide which method of integration is best for your business.

What options do we offer?​

As mentioned in the previous guide Blink offers multiple ways to integrate with your platform in this guide we’ll go into detail of what are the advantages and disadvantages of each method to help you determine how to integrate Blink with your business.

Using the Blink REST API provides a direct way to access Blink’s core functionalities. It’s suitable for those wanting flexibility and the ability to create tailored solutions for their business requirements.

Benefits​

  • Direct access to all core functionalities.
  • Our most flexible and up to date integration.
  • Customise your UI any way you want.

Disadvantages​

  • Requires knowledge of using REST APIs.
  • Implementing the hosted payment page can present more technical challenges than the other implementations.

eCommerce modules​

If you’re using WooCommerce or Magento for your eCommerce platform, our plugins can be used to easily integrate Blink. These open-source modules are available on our GitHub page.

Benefits​

  • Quick to set up.
  • Integrates Blink directly into your eCommerce store.

Disadvantages​

  • Not relevant if you aren’t using WooCommerce or Magento.
  • Is less flexible than directly integrating with the API yourself.

For those looking for a quicker setup, our Blink pages can be used. Here, we’ll explain how to prefill fields using query parameters to enhance user experience. Also, you’ll learn how to receive callbacks from your Blink pages to update systems using tools like Zapier, Integromat, or directly on your server.

Benefits​

  • Our easiest and quickest integration method.
  • Good for those with limited development experience.

Disadvantages​

  • Limited customisation options.

For those looking for a quicker setup, our Blink pages can be used. Here, we’ll explain how to prefill fields using query parameters to enhance user experience. Also, you’ll learn how to receive callbacks from your Blink pages to update systems using tools like Zapier, Integromat, or directly on your server.

Benefits​

  • Our easiest and quickest integration method.
  • Good for those with limited development experience.

Disadvantages​

  • Limited customisation options.

Hosted Gateway​

This option caters to those already using our legacy systems, offering both direct and hosted gateway integrations. However, if you’re integrating with Blink for the first time, it’s advisable to explore the other methods above.

Benefits​

  • Suitable for those familiar with our older systems.

Disadvantages​

  • Not recommended for new integrations.

Direct Gateway​

This option caters to those already using our legacy systems, offering both direct and hosted gateway integrations. However, if you’re integrating with Blink for the first time, it’s advisable to explore the other methods above.

Benefits​

  • Suitable for those familiar with our older systems.

Disadvantages​

  • Not recommended for new integrations.