Paying with a link
A business sent me a Pavo pay link. Is it safe?
Pavo is a real payments app made by Emmber, Inc. Card payments run on Stripe. A real link shows you who is asking. You still decide if you trust them.
The short answer
Know the business and expected the request? A Pavo link is a normal way to pay by card, on your own phone.
Didn’t expect it? Don’t pay it yet. Anyone who sells something can make a Pavo link, so a real link doesn’t prove the seller is honest. Pavo does not vouch for what a seller is selling.
How to check a link
5 things to look at before you pay.
- The address. A Pavo link opens on getpavo.app. It starts getpavo.app/pay.php?id= or getpavo.app/pay/, with a long code after that. Once it opens, the address bar shows getpavo.app/PayCheckout.php. The card step can then open on Stripe’s checkout.stripe.com. Older links on pavo-me.com, plus-app.io or pluse.to forward to getpavo.app.
- The name. The page shows the business you are paying. It should be the one you expected.
- The amount. It should match what you agreed. If the page offers a tip, that is your choice.
- The card form. You pay in Stripe’s card form, or with Apple Pay or Google Pay when they are offered. No one should ask for your card number by text, email or phone.
- Nothing else. You don’t need an app, an account, a password or a sign-in code to pay.
After you pay, the charge on your statement shows the business’s name. It can be shortened, and it can show PAVO.
When not to pay
- You don’t know the business, or you didn’t expect the request.
- Someone is rushing you, or says something bad will happen if you don’t pay now.
- Someone says you must pay before you can receive money, a prize or a job.
- The address, the name or the amount looks wrong.
- Someone asks for a password, a sign-in code, or your card number outside Stripe’s card form.
Not sure? Contact the business using a phone number or website you already trust, not one from the message.
Ask us to check it
Send us the link and we will check it. The form gives you a reference number, and a person replies within one business day. You can also email [email protected].
Already paid and something is wrong?
- First, the business. Ask them directly. A seller can refund a sale from the app, all of it or part.
- Then, us. Send us the link or your receipt through the support form.
- Your card. If you need to dispute the charge, call the number on your card.
Common questions
A business sent me a Pavo pay link. Is it safe?
Pavo is a real payments app made by Emmber, Inc., and card payments run on Stripe. If you know the business and expected the request, a Pavo link is a normal way to pay by card. If you didn’t expect it, don’t pay it. Ask the business directly, or send us the link and we will check it.
Is a Pavo pay link a scam?
A real Pavo link opens on getpavo.app. That shows the link is real, not that the seller is honest, because anyone who sells something can make one. Check that you know the business and that the name and amount are right.
What does a real Pavo link look like?
It opens on getpavo.app and starts getpavo.app/pay.php?id= or getpavo.app/pay/, with a long code after that. The card step can then open on Stripe’s checkout.stripe.com. Older links on pavo-me.com, plus-app.io or pluse.to forward to getpavo.app.
Do I need the Pavo app to pay?
No. You pay in your browser, on your phone or a computer. You don’t need an app, an account, a password or a sign-in code.
Does Pavo see my card number?
No. Card details go straight to Stripe, which is certified PCI DSS Level 1. Pavo never sees or stores full card numbers.
I paid a Pavo link and something is wrong. What do I do?
Ask the business first, because a seller can refund a sale from the app. Then send us the link or your receipt through getpavo.app/support. If you need to dispute the charge, call the number on your card.
Who is behind Pavo?
Pavo is made by Emmber, Inc., a Delaware C corporation qualified to do business in Florida, and founded by Jeremiah Fries. The company details and store listings are at getpavo.app/trust.
Is Pavo legit? has who runs Pavo, the company’s details and the store listings.