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Accept Payments Online and Get Paid 2x Faster

Online payments make it easier for your clients to pay online, which means you get paid twice as fast. What better way to improve your cashflow!

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Online Payments Seamlessly Link With FreshBooks

FreshBooks Payments powered by Stripe lets your customers pay directly through invoices and automatically records each payment in your account. It’s fast, easy, secure, and perfectly integrated.

FreshBooks accept online payments

Simple pricing with no hidden fees on monthly costs:

Credit: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction

3.5% + $0.30 per transaction for Amex

Bank Transfer (ACH): 1% bank transfer fees* 

  • Secure for you and your clients
  • Accept all major credit cards
  • ACH connects to most major banks in the U.S.
  • No hidden fees

*ACH Only Available for US Customers

Competitive pricing with no hidden fees:

2.9% + $0.30 per transaction

  • Trusted by millions of users around the world
  • Accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express
  • Accept Venmo and PayPal Credit
  • Take payments in 25 currencies from 202 countries

More Payment Options and No Hidden Fees

Providing your clients with multiple ways to pay means you get paid faster. You’ll always know exactly how much money you’re taking in because pricing is transparent.


Want Even Lower Transaction Rates?

Our FreshBooks Select Plan could be the solution for you, saving you time and money. Get preferred credit and debit card rates, a dedicated number for exclusive Select support, customized training for you and your team, and more.


Set Up Online Payments in a Single Click

One click is all that’s needed to accept credit and debit card payments right on invoices. Then it’s just a few more steps, so FreshBooks deposits your money into the right account. Fast and easy, just like you’d expect.

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Checkout links interface for payments on FreshBooks invoicing app

Checkout Links: Accept Payments…Fast

Post Checkout Links on your website, social, or anywhere else online to simply let customers click and pay.

  • Skip creating and sending invoices
  • Accept credit cards and bank transfers
  • Automatically send receipts to customers

Advanced Payments: A Better Virtual Terminal

FreshBooks Advanced Payments lets you accept credit card payments online, in person and over the phone.

  • Save credit card info for easy billing later
  • Setup recurring billing profiles for specific clients
  • Add automation and create subscription-based client profile.

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Robust Payment Features to Boot

  • Offer clients flexibility with Payment Schedules and Partial Payments
  • Request deposits to control your cash flow
  • Accept international currencies
  • Auto-generated Payments Collected Reports
  • Fast and easy bank deposits
  • Payment options include VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and debit
  • Processing fees are automatically imported as expenses

See all the benefits of accepting payments in FreshBooks >

Did You Know…

80% of users that accept online payments agree that it improves client relationships.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How Can I Accept Credit Card Payments Online?

Simple. With online payments, you can start accepting credit card payments online with zero set up required.

How Do Online Payments Work?

Just like in-person purchases, online payments allow your client to conveniently pay invoices using their credit card. The payment is processed for a small fee and then deposited into your bank account. The entire process should take about 2 business days, and, if you use online payments, all transaction fees are automatically tracked in your account as Expenses.

Can FreshBooks Accommodate My Recurring Billing?

Indeed it can. Simply create a Recurring Profile in your account and let FreshBooks remember to send out invoices on your behalf.

What Online Payment Options Does FreshBooks Offer?

You can accept online payments, including major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal. FreshBooks also allows payment processing through Bank Transfer(s) (ACH).

How Secure Are Online Payments?

FreshBooks employs industry-best online payment security practices through PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance. This is the security standard for organizations that handle credit card transactions. The PCI Standard is mandated by credit card companies and administered by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council. FreshBooks Payments powered by Stripe employs strict PCI compliance.


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