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Setting Up Payment Methods

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Setting up payment methods is crucial for getting paid quickly and securely. This guide will walk you through connecting various payment options to your InvoiceBite account.

Why Multiple Payment Methods Matter

  • Faster payment collection
  • Reduced payment friction for clients
  • Better cash flow management
  • Professional appearance

Available Payment Methods

Stripe Integration

Accept credit cards, debit cards, and digital wallets

Credit & Debit Cards
Apple Pay & Google Pay
Bank Transfers
International Payments

Setup Steps:

  1. 1Create a Stripe account at stripe.com
  2. 2Complete Stripe account verification
  3. 3Go to InvoiceBite Settings > Payments
  4. 4Click 'Connect Stripe Account'
  5. 5Authorize the connection
Bank Transfer

Direct bank-to-bank transfers for larger payments

ACH Transfers
Wire Transfers
Lower Processing Fees
Higher Security

Setup Steps:

  1. 1Navigate to Payment Settings
  2. 2Select 'Bank Transfer' option
  3. 3Enter your bank account details
  4. 4Verify account with micro-deposits
  5. 5Set transfer preferences
Payment Configuration Options

Payment Terms

  • • Set default payment due dates
  • • Configure late payment fees
  • • Enable payment reminders
  • • Set up automatic retry for failed payments

Processing Fees

  • • Credit Cards: 2.9% + $0.30
  • • ACH Transfers: 0.8% (capped at $5)
  • • International Cards: 3.9% + $0.30
  • • No setup or monthly fees
Security & Compliance

PCI Compliance

All card data is handled securely according to PCI standards

Encryption

End-to-end encryption for all payment transactions

Fraud Protection

Advanced fraud detection and prevention systems

Secure Storage

Payment information is never stored on our servers

Common Issues & Solutions

Stripe Connection Failed

If you're having trouble connecting Stripe:

  • • Ensure your Stripe account is fully verified
  • • Check that you're using the correct Stripe account
  • • Clear browser cache and try again
  • • Contact support if the issue persists

Payment Processing Delays

If payments are taking longer than expected:

  • • Card payments: Usually instant
  • • ACH transfers: 3-5 business days
  • • International payments: Up to 7 business days
  • • Check Stripe dashboard for detailed timing
Testing Your Setup

Before going live, test your payment setup using Stripe's test mode:

  1. 1.Enable test mode in your Stripe dashboard
  2. 2.Create a test invoice in InvoiceBite
  3. 3.Use test card number: 4242 4242 4242 4242
  4. 4.Verify the payment appears in your test dashboard
  5. 5.Switch to live mode when ready

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