How to Send a Payment Link for a Contractor Job
Send a contractor payment link tied to the customer and job so remote payment does not create manual matching later.
A payment link is useful when the customer is not on site, wants to review the total, or has someone else handling payment.
Send the link from the job
- Open the completed customer job.
- Confirm the final amount.
- Create and send the payment link.
- Leave the job marked unpaid until payment clears.
- Send the receipt and close the job automatically.
Do not send a generic link if it forces the office to identify the payment later. The link should already know the customer, job, and amount.
When to use a pay link
- The property owner is away.
- A spouse or office manager pays.
- The customer wants to use ACH.
- The customer needs time to review the invoice.
For in-person customers, see how to get paid on the spot. For remote landscaping work, see the landscaping payment workflow.
FAQ
Can a contractor text a customer a payment link?
Yes. The important part is keeping that link tied to the correct customer job and leaving the balance visible until it is paid.
For recurring property work, see how landscapers can avoid weekly payment chasing.
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