# Payhip

> Sell digital downloads, memberships, and online courses from static sites.

- **Official Website**: <a href="https://payhip.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">payhip.com</a>
- **Category**: [Payments & E-commerce](../README.md#payments--e-commerce)
- **Type**: Digital Product E-Commerce Platform

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## Overview

Payhip is an e-commerce platform that enables creators to sell digital downloads, software, ebooks, memberships, and physical products. It integrates with PayPal and Stripe and features built-in EU VAT handling.

Payhip offers a lightweight embed script allowing customers to complete purchases without ever leaving your static website.

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## Key Highlights & Features

- **Direct File Delivery**: Automatically delivers secure download links after purchase.
- **In-Page Checkout Overlay**: Customers complete checkout inside an on-page modal.
- **EU VAT Management**: Calculates and reports European VAT automatically.
- **Customer Accounts**: Member portals for recurring subscriptions and course materials.

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## How It Works with Static Websites

Embed Payhip checkout onto your static site:

```html
<!-- Payhip Embed Script -->
<script type="text/javascript" src="https://payhip.com/payhip.js"></script>

<!-- Buy Button -->
<a href="https://payhip.com/b/PRODUCT_KEY"
   class="payhip-buy-button"
   data-theme="blue">
  Buy Now
</a>
```

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## When to Use It

- Selling ebooks, design assets, icon packs, and templates directly from a portfolio.
- Websites needing instant secure file delivery to buyers.
- Creators seeking a simple checkout overlay with low transaction fees.