The easy way to get paid

Your client relationships are about more than transactions, they’re about trust. FreshBooks Payments powered by Stripe handles the invoicing, payments, and busywork so you can focus on your services. Give clients flexible, secure ways to pay while we put the whole process on autopilot.

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With FreshBooks Payments, your billing and accounting workflow just clicks

Create professional invoices, make it easy for clients to pay, and keep cash flow predictable as your business grows.

STEP 1

Create invoices

Create polished invoices that build trust and reflect how you work-whether it’s one-off projects, deposits, retainers, or recurring billing.

Flexible invoicing
Bill your way with one-time, recurring, or deposit-based invoices.

Accurate by default
Track time and expenses, then turn them into invoices in a few clicks-no missed billables.

Payments that do more for your business

Secure the revenue you earned, faster, with new payment methods and integrated financial services designed to fuel your growth.

Buy Now, Pay Later

Let your clients pay for your work over time, while you get paid upfront. It's a win-win: flexible for them, and risk-free for you.

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Unlock 24/7 cash flow with Instant Payouts

Access your earnings in minutes, 24/7, even on weekends and holidays, so you can cover expenses and keep your business moving.

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Unlock working capital when you need it

Stripe Capital gives eligible FreshBooks Payments users fast access to small business financing based on their payment history. Use it to smooth out cash flow, take on bigger projects, or invest in your next great idea, while you pay your financing through a portion of your daily sales*.

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Advanced Payments: a better virtual terminal

Take payments however you work: online, in person, or over the phone.

Securely save client cards on file for future billing.
Set up automated recurring billing profiles for repeat services.
Create subscription-based client profiles with predictable, automatic payments.

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Checkout links: Accept payments…fast!

Add Checkout Links to your website, social profiles, or anywhere else online so customers can click and pay in just a few steps.

Get paid without creating an invoice.
Accept credit cards and bank transfers online.
Automatically send receipts and record payments in FreshBooks.

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Unlock working capital when you need it

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How it works

Choose how you want to get paid

Set your invoice preferences by easily enabling the secure payment methods your clients use most. From credit cards, to ACH or Buy Now, Pay Later.

Clients pay effortlessly and securely

Your clients receive a professional, branded invoice, with an easy-to-use checkout page for a smooth payment experience.

Everything updates automatically

Once paid, transactions are instantly recorded and reconciled against your invoice. Your dashboard and reports update automatically, giving you a clear, accurate view of your cash flow.

Security that never clocks out

FreshBooks Payments powered by Stripe encrypts every transaction and processes it in a PCI-compliant environment to protect you from fraud, deliver secure online payments, and keep your clients’ data safe. Our built-in fraud protection and 365-day reliability help you look consistent, professional, and trustworthy.

Simple, transparent pricing
with no hidden fees

Clear rates on every transaction, with no setup costs or surprise fees, backed by best-in-class security.

CREDIT AND DEBIT CARDS

2.9% + $0.30 per transaction

AMEX

3.5% + $0.30 per transaction

Bank Transfers

1% per transaction

Buy Now, Pay Later

6% + $0.30 per transaction

Subject to eligibility

AInstant PayoutTE 5

1% transaction fee

Pay only when you use this service.

Want even lower transaction rates?

Our FreshBooks Select plan could be the right fit. Get preferred credit card and debit card rates, dedicated Select support, customized training for your team, and a payments setup designed for your growing business.

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