Billing & Payments
How Customers Pay an Invoice
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How Customers Pay an Invoice
Overview
Your customers can pay invoices using online methods powered by Stripe Checkout or offline/manual methods recorded inside the system.
Online Payment Methods (Automatic via Stripe Checkout)
Customers can choose:
đź’ł 1. Credit/Debit Card
- Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Online wallets
🏦 2. ACH Bank Transfer
- US bank accounts
- Secure verification through Stripe
When the customer selects a method:
- The system calculates the correct fee
- Stripe Checkout processes the payment
- The invoice is automatically marked as Paid
Offline/Manual Payment Methods
đźź« Cash
Customer can enter details; admin later confirms it.
đźź« Check
Includes:
- Check number
- Amount
- Details
- Upload front & back images
đźź« Zelle / Bank Deposit / Other
Customers select Other and record:
- Payment type
- Amount
- Notes
Admin later validates it.
Step-by-step for Customers
Step 1 — Open the Invoice Link
Customers receive an invoice through email or customer portal.
Step 2 — Choose a Payment Method
They will see:
- Card
- Bank
- Check
- Cash
- Other
If fees are active, the page will display:
- Service total
- Fee based on the method
- Final total
Step 3 — Pay the Invoice
If Card or Bank is selected:
- Stripe Checkout opens
- Customer completes secure payment
- Invoice updates automatically
If Check, Cash, or Other is selected:
- Customer submits details
- Admin reviews and approves
- Invoice is updated manually