"Pay with GunTab" buttons/links

If you make it safe and easy for buyers to pay, they are far more likely to buy from you.

Big change (July 2024)

"Checkout" buttons/links are now called "Pay with GunTab" buttons/links, because they no longer lead to immediate checkout.

Now when a buyer clicks a "Pay with GunTab" button, we instruct them to either 1) send you a payment offer or 2) invite you to send them a payment request.

Previously we asked the buyer to complete checkout immediately, but they sometimes double-purchased. We asked buyers to enter any information that was missing, but they sometimes made mistakes. Also, on GunBroker, we asked buyers to pay after winning an auction or clicking "Buy Now", but they sometimes did not and another person would win the item. Because of all these problems, we decided to change our approach.

You don't need to change anything about how you're using "Pay with GunTab" buttons/links. You can continue using your existing HTML snippets the same way. However, now your HTML snippets lead to offer/request guidance, not immediate checkout.

If you want to offer immediate checkout on your marketplace listings, please ask your marketplace to integrate GunTab.

What are "Pay with GunTab" buttons/links?

These buttons/links make it easy for buyers to understand how to pay. Sellers simply copy-paste a unique HTML snippet into their marketplace listings, and buyers will see a "Pay with GunTab" button or link in the listing, like this one:

Why are they useful?

Buyers don't want to give you their credit card number or mail you a money order, because they know that's how people get scammed. They also don't want to use a payment platform, because they know that's how people get banned and get their money seized. They want to pay safely and easily, completely online, without exposing their payment information.

"Pay with GunTab" buttons/links help buyers understand how to pay you the way they want – safely and easily.

Who should use them?

You should use "Pay with GunTab" buttons/links if you are selling from your own website and can't use a more sophisticated integration like our WooCommerce plugin or REST API.

What website builders are compatible?

All website builders are compatible, including:

BigCommerce
Joomla
Magento
OpenCart
Shopify (firearms and parts are mostly prohibited)
Wix
WooCommerce (our WooCommerce plugin is recommended)

What are the alternatives?

If you don't want to use "Pay with GunTab" buttons/links to help automate your sales, you can use any of these other options:

You can manually send payment requests when buyers commit to pay.
You can ask buyers to send payment offers when they are ready to pay.
If you operate a WooCommerce website, install our WooCommerce plugin.
Build an integration with our REST API.

How do I add them to my listings?

There are two ways to add "Pay with GunTab" buttons/links to your listings:

If you do not control the website, you should copy-paste an HTML snippet into each listing.
If you control the website, you should integrate by generating HTML buttons on each listing where it's applicable.

Copy-paste an HTML snippet

To add "Pay with GunTab" buttons/links to your marketplace listing, copy-paste one of your HTML snippets below into your listing's item description.

You must copy-paste your HTML snippets exactly as shown. Marketplaces are sensitive about third-party links, and will strip them from your item description if you use an incorrect format.

1. Copy your HTML snippet below

First, please sign in to view your HTML snippets. In the "Marketplace" column below, find the marketplace you are using. In that marketplace row, click the Copy to clipboard example button to copy your HTML snippet (it's on the right side).

2. Paste your HTML snippet into your listing

Go to your marketplace listing. Click to edit the "item description" (or equivalent). Click at the end of the text (or wherever you want the HTML snippet to appear). Paste your HTML snippet.

Tip: After you save the change to your item description, check how your listing looks to the public. Make sure your HTML snippet appears as you want.

Your HTML snippets

If the recommended HTML snippet doesn't work for you, try the next one down.

Marketplace	Type	Example	HTML snippet
Armslist BuySellAmmo GunBroker Gun Owners Club Gunloaded GunsAmerica Guns Classifieds Network GunsInternational Liberty Gun Trader Wasatch Firearm Network	Checkout UUID	55555555-5555-5555-5555-555555555555	Sign in to view
GunBroker (guide) GunAuction.com	Button		Sign in to view
	Link	Pay with GunTab	Sign in to view
Armslist Tacswap Texas Gun Trader (guide)	URL	https://www.guntab.com/checkouts/new?checkout_uuid=55555555-5555-5555-5555-555555555555	Sign in to view

Integrate by generating HTML buttons

If you control your website, you should generate your own HTML buttons. It's easy, and GunTab can do the software development for you. You can even be eligible for service fee sharing. To generate your own HTML buttons, you simply add the Checkout UUID and the listing page URL to this template:

What is the CHECKOUT_UUID?

If you are a seller, you should use your own Checkout UUID (displayed in the table above). If you are a marketplace that supports multiple sellers, you should use each seller's Checkout UUID. In other words, you should allow sellers to copy-paste their GunTab Checkout UUID on their account page in your website.

What is the LISTING_PAGE_URL?

Determining the listing page URL is easy. For example, in Javascript you use window.location.href, or in Ruby on Rails you use request.original_url.

Frequently asked questions

What if the Button is not displaying correctly on my listing?
Try the Link, URL, or Formatted URL instead. Each of these snippets is simpler than the last. The simpler the snippet, the more likely it is to be displayed correctly.
How can I test a Button/Link/URL to make sure it is working?
Simply click on it in the live version of your listing. If it takes you to a GunTab page, it's working.
What do Buyers see if they click a Button/Link/URL?
Try it and see! The buyer will be asked to send a payment offer, or wait for you to send a payment request.
Can I add "Pay with GunTab" buttons/links on my marketplace listings?
Yes, these buttons/links can be used in any marketplace listing.
Can I add "Pay with GunTab" buttons/links on my retail website?
Yes, these buttons/links can be used on any retail website.
Who pays the GunTab service fee for a transaction?
By default, the seller pays the fee. You can customize who pays the service fee by selecting Account > Checkout preferences, then changing "Service fee paid by default".
Who pays the credit card convenience fee for a transaction?
By default, the buyer pays the fee. You can customize who pays the service fee by selecting Account > Checkout preferences, then changing "Payment method convenience fee paid by".