Paying Invoices Online

Overview

When a contractor sends you an invoice and has Stripe connected, you can pay instantly online with a credit card. Click "Pay Now" on the invoice, enter your card details securely through Stripe, and you're done - no checks, no delays.

How to Pay an Invoice

From the Invoice Email

1. Open the invoice email from your contractor
2. Click the invoice link to view it in BlueClerk
3. Review the invoice details - line items, amounts, and total due
4. Click "Pay Now" button
5. Enter your card details in the secure Stripe checkout
6. Complete payment

The invoice updates to "Paid" automatically and your contractor is notified immediately.

From the Invoice Page

If you've navigated directly to an invoice:

1. Check the balance due shown on the invoice
2. Click "Pay Now" if the button is visible
3. Proceed through Stripe checkout
4. Confirm payment

Payment Confirmation

After successful payment:

• Invoice status changes to "Paid"
• You receive a receipt via email from Stripe
• Contractor is notified of the payment
• Payment syncs to their accounting software (if connected)

When "Pay Now" Appears

The "Pay Now" button shows when:

• Invoice has a balance due greater than $0
• Invoice status is Sent, Viewed, Partial, or Overdue (not Draft, Paid, or Void)
• Contractor has Stripe connected and enabled for payments

If you don't see a "Pay Now" button, the contractor either hasn't set up online payments or the invoice is already paid.

Payment Security

• Stripe handles all card data - BlueClerk never sees your card number
• Bank-level encryption protects your information
• PCI compliant payment processing
• Fraud protection built in

Tips

• Save your receipt - Stripe emails you a receipt for every payment
• Check invoice status - Refresh the page to see "Paid" status update
• Contact contractor - If "Pay Now" doesn't appear but you want to pay online, ask them to enable Stripe

Questions

Q: Where does my payment go? A: Payments go directly to the contractor's bank account via Stripe. BlueClerk doesn't take a cut - it's a zero-fee platform for payments.

Q: How long until the contractor receives funds? A: Stripe typically deposits funds within 2 business days, though contractors can configure faster payouts.

Q: Can I pay a partial amount? A: Not through the "Pay Now" button - it pays the full balance due. Contact your contractor to arrange partial payments manually.

Q: What if payment fails? A: You'll see an error message. Common causes are insufficient funds, incorrect card details, or bank blocks. Try another card or contact your bank.

Q: Is there a fee for paying online? A: Stripe charges the contractor a processing fee (typically 2.9% + 30¢). Some contractors may pass this to customers, others absorb it - check with your contractor.