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:
- 1Create a Stripe account at stripe.com
- 2Complete Stripe account verification
- 3Go to InvoiceBite Settings > Payments
- 4Click 'Connect Stripe Account'
- 5Authorize the connection
Bank Transfer
Direct bank-to-bank transfers for larger payments
ACH Transfers
Wire Transfers
Lower Processing Fees
Higher Security
Setup Steps:
- 1Navigate to Payment Settings
- 2Select 'Bank Transfer' option
- 3Enter your bank account details
- 4Verify account with micro-deposits
- 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.Enable test mode in your Stripe dashboard
- 2.Create a test invoice in InvoiceBite
- 3.Use test card number: 4242 4242 4242 4242
- 4.Verify the payment appears in your test dashboard
- 5.Switch to live mode when ready
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