FieldCampPayments Overview | FieldCamp
Accept online payments, collect deposits, and set up auto-pay in FieldCamp. Stripe integration, manual recording, and AI-powered payment tracking in one place.
FieldCamp handles payments from the moment you send an invoice to the moment the money hits your bank account. Connect Stripe to accept credit card payments online, collect deposits before work starts, or set up auto-pay so recurring clients are charged automatically.
AI-powered payments: Open the Command Centre and type "Show overdue invoices" or "Send a payment reminder for invoice 1234." The AI finds what you need and takes action instantly. See AI Skills for more examples.
How Payments Work
The typical payment flow in FieldCamp:
- You create and send an invoice to a client.
- The client pays online through Stripe or pays manually (cash, check, bank transfer).
- FieldCamp records the payment and updates the invoice status.
- The job or visit is marked as paid.
If Stripe is connected, everything from step 2 onward happens automatically. If the client pays by cash or check, you record the payment manually and FieldCamp updates the rest.
Payment Methods
| Method | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Credit or debit card (Stripe) | Client clicks a Pay Now link on the invoice and pays securely through Stripe | Getting paid faster with zero follow-up |
| Cash | Client pays in person; you record the payment manually | On-site service calls |
| Check | Client mails or hands you a check; you record it manually | Clients who prefer traditional payment |
| Bank transfer | Client transfers funds to your account; you record it manually | Large invoices or commercial clients |
What You Can Do with Payments
Accept Online Payments
Connect your Stripe account in Settings > Apps & Integrations and every invoice you send includes a secure Pay Now link. No extra fees from FieldCamp -- you only pay standard Stripe processing rates.
Collect Deposits Before Work Starts
Add a deposit requirement to an estimate -- either a percentage or a fixed amount. The client pays the deposit upfront, and FieldCamp automatically applies it to the final invoice so the client only pays the remaining balance.
Store Client Payment Methods
Save one or more credit cards on a client profile so you can charge them without asking for card details every time. Cards are stored securely by Stripe -- FieldCamp never sees the full card number.
Set Up Auto-Pay for Recurring Work
Enable auto-pay on recurring jobs and FieldCamp charges the client's default card every time an invoice is generated. No chasing, no reminders, no missed payments.
Payment Status at a Glance
Every invoice in FieldCamp shows one of these statuses:
| Status | What it means |
|---|---|
| Draft | Invoice created but not yet sent |
| Sent / Unpaid | Invoice delivered to the client; no payment received |
| Partially Paid | Some payment received (e.g., deposit applied) but a balance remains |
| Paid | Full amount collected |
| Overdue | Past the due date with an outstanding balance |
Use the Command Centre to check status quickly: "Show unpaid invoices" or "What does client ABC Plumbing owe?"
Quick AI Commands for Payments
| What you want | What to type in the Command Centre |
|---|---|
| See overdue invoices | "Show overdue invoices" |
| Send a payment reminder | "Send a payment reminder for invoice 1234" |
| Check a client's balance | "What does Johnson Landscaping owe?" |
| Create an invoice from a job | "Invoice job 1036" |
Related Articles
- Creating Invoices -- build and send invoices from jobs, estimates, or scratch
- Creating Estimates -- quote work and collect deposits
- Accounting Integrations -- sync payments with QuickBooks, Xero, or Wave
- Command Centre -- manage your business with plain language
- AI Skills -- full list of things the AI can do
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