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Clear rates on every transaction, with no setup costs or surprise fees, backed by best-in-class security.
Barclaycard
Starting at 1% + 15p per transaction
Transactions need to be taken before 6pm to ensure next-day settlement. Transactions taken Friday after 6pm, Saturday or Sunday will be paid on Monday. Qualifying customers only, additional credit risk terms may apply.
Stripe
1.5% + 20p for standard UK cards
Online payments seamlessly link with FreshBooks
Direct Debit, convenience for you and your clients
- A fast and easy way for your clients to pay (payment right on invoices)
- Store Direct Debit info for clients to automatically collect payments — an easy way to predict cash flow
- Low fees leave more money in your pockets (auto-added to your account as expenses)
- Automated invoice reconciliation helps avoid time-consuming, error-prone manual processes
- Recurring Direct Debit Payments allow for subscription-based billing
Set up online payments in a single click
Advanced payments: A better virtual terminal
- Save credit card info for easy billing later
- Setup recurring billing profiles for specific clients
- Add automation and create subscription-based client profile.
Online payments seamlessly link with FreshBooks
Direct Debit, convenience for you and your clients
- A fast and easy way for your clients to pay (payment right on invoices)
- Store Direct Debit info for clients to automatically collect payments — an easy way to predict cash flow
- Low fees leave more money in your pockets (auto-added to your account as expenses)
- Automated invoice reconciliation helps avoid time-consuming, error-prone manual processes
- Recurring Direct Debit Payments allow for subscription-based billing
Set up online payments in a single click
Advanced payments: A better virtual terminal
- Save credit card info for easy billing later
- Setup recurring billing profiles for specific clients
- Add automation and create subscription-based client profile.
Online payments seamlessly link with FreshBooks
Direct Debit, convenience for you and your clients
- A fast and easy way for your clients to pay (payment right on invoices)
- Store Direct Debit info for clients to automatically collect payments — an easy way to predict cash flow
- Low fees leave more money in your pockets (auto-added to your account as expenses)
- Automated invoice reconciliation helps avoid time-consuming, error-prone manual processes
- Recurring Direct Debit Payments allow for subscription-based billing
Set up online payments in a single click
Advanced payments: A better virtual terminal
- Save credit card info for easy billing later
- Setup recurring billing profiles for specific clients
- Add automation and create subscription-based client profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Turn on FreshBooks Payments powered by Stripe in your account settings, then enable online payments on your invoices. Your clients will see a “Pay Now” button and can pay instantly by credit or debit card. Payments are processed securely and recorded automatically in FreshBooks, so you always know what’s been paid and what’s still outstanding.
When you send an invoice with online payments enabled, your client chooses how they want to pay: by card, bank transfer, digital wallet, or Buy Now Pay Later (subject to eligibility). Once they pay, the transaction is processed through FreshBooks Payments, securely encrypted, and automatically matched to the invoice and your reports. You get a clear, real-time view of your cash flow without manual data entry.
Yes. With FreshBooks Payments, you can set up recurring invoices and automatic payments for clients you bill on a regular schedule. Store a client’s card on file (with their permission), create a recurring billing profile, and FreshBooks will charge them automatically on the dates you choose, no more chasing payments.
credit and debit cards
- bank transfers (ACH in the US, PAD in Canada)
- digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) with Affirm (subject to eligibility)
These options are powered by Stripe and other integrated partners, allowing you to offer flexible, modern payment experiences from a single platform.
FreshBooks Payments uses Stripe’s global infrastructure and industry-leading security standards to help keep every transaction safe. All payment information is encrypted, processed in a PCI-compliant environment, and never stored in plain text. This helps protect your business from fraud and gives your clients confidence every time they pay you online.
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