💳 Enabling Online Payments (Stripe and PayPal)
Open the Invoice Fly app
Tap the Settings (gear icon top left corner)
Select Payment Options
Choose to connect either Stripe or PayPal
Connecting Stripe
Follow the on-screen prompts to connect your Stripe account
Stripe may request business and bank account verification
Once connected, it will handle credit card payments, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other methods
Step-by-Step Guide to Linking Your Stripe Account
Log in to Invoice Fly: Use your credentials to access your Invoice Fly account.
Navigate to Payment Methods: Go to
Settings > Payment Methodsin the Invoice Fly dashboard.Select Stripe: Choose Stripe as your payment method.
Follow the On-Screen Prompts: Complete the connection process by signing in to your Stripe account and authorizing the integration.
Check Browser Settings: Ensure your browser settings allow the connection process to complete. For example, enable pop-ups if prompted.
Connecting PayPal
Enter your PayPal email address to link your account
PayPal will handle all payments and transfer funds to your PayPal account
🔐 Enabling Payment on Invoices
To accept payments on a specific invoice:
Open the invoice you want to edit
Tap Edit Invoice
Scroll down to the Online Payment Method section
Toggle on Stripe or PayPal
Tap Save
⏰ Stripe Payout Timeline
✅ Initial Payout (First Payment)
The first payout takes 7-10 days to arrive in your bank account
This is part of Stripe’s fraud prevention and regulatory checks
📅 Make sure your Stripe account has accurate business and bank information to avoid delays.
📆 Subsequent Payouts
United States & Australia: Up to 2 business days
Canada, UK, Ireland: Up to 7 business days
💰 Manual vs Automatic Payouts
Stripe accounts default to manual payout
To receive payments automatically:
Go to your Stripe Dashboard: https://dashboard.stripe.com/balance/payouts
Click Manage Payouts (top right)
Switch to Automatic
⬇️ Manual Payout Instructions
Once funds are available, log into your Stripe Dashboard
Click Payout Funds (top right) to transfer money to your bank account
🌍 Check Payment Status
All payout activity is available in your dashboard
You can see failed payouts, pending balances, and expected availability dates
💶 Stripe Transaction Fees
Stripe charges a fee per successful transaction, plus a percentage of the total
Fees vary by:
Your business’s location
Card type (debit/credit, international)
Full pricing: https://stripe.com/pricing
🌊 PayPal Payout Timeline
✅ First Payment
Usually takes 2–5 business days to reach your linked bank account
Make sure your account is fully verified (especially your bank info)
📆 Subsequent Payouts
Typically completed within 1–2 business days after each transaction
📝 View PayPal Activity
Log into your PayPal Dashboard to view recent payment status and details
💶 PayPal Transaction Fees
Like Stripe, PayPal charges a per-transaction fee plus a percentage
Fees vary depending on:
Your location
Type of transaction
Currency used
See full details: https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/paypal-fees
❓ Common Payment Questions
Why haven't I received my payment yet?
If it’s your first payment, expect delays of 7–10 days on Stripe or 2–5 days on PayPal
Check your payout schedule and account verification status
Check if you’ve set the automatic payouts.
Please be aware that it is different to have money in your Stripe balance, than in your bank account.
Where can I see my balance and payout dates?
Go to the Stripe Dashboard or PayPal Dashboard linked above
Does Invoice Fly charge fees?
No, Invoice Fly only charges your app subscription
All other fees come from Stripe or PayPal directly
Do my Stripe and Invoice Fly accounts need to use the same email?
No, your Stripe account does not need to use the same email as your Invoice Fly account. You can connect them even if the email addresses differ. Just ensure you sign in to the correct Stripe account during the connection process and complete the authorization steps.
If you have more questions, don’t hesitate to reach out through support.