Stripe Invoicing

Contact Database

Stripe Invoicing includes a built-in contact database that allows businesses to securely store and manage customer information such as names, billing addresses, email contacts, and payment preferences. This feature enables quick access to client data when generating invoices, reduces repetitive data entry, and ensures consistent communication. By centralizing client information, Stripe Invoicing streamlines the billing process and supports better customer relationship management.

Customer Portal

Stripe Invoicing offers a self-service customer portal where clients can view, download, and pay invoices, as well as manage their payment methods and subscriptions. This feature enhances transparency and improves the client experience by giving customers direct access to their billing history and open balances. The portal is secure, intuitive, and mobile-friendly, encouraging faster payments and reducing the need for manual follow-up.

Customizable Invoices

Stripe Invoicing provides customizable invoice templates that allow businesses to personalize billing documents with branding elements such as logos, color schemes, and custom fields. Users can also add detailed descriptions, itemize charges, and specify payment terms. This level of customization helps ensure clarity, enhances professionalism, and aligns invoices with the company’s identity, leading to better client trust and timely payment.

Mobile Payments

With Stripe Invoicing, clients can make payments directly from their mobile devices using a range of supported methods such as credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. This feature accommodates the growing preference for mobile transactions and improves the likelihood of prompt payments. The mobile payment process is optimized for speed and convenience, enhancing the customer experience while maintaining security and accuracy.

Multi-Currency

Stripe Invoicing supports multi-currency billing, allowing businesses to invoice and accept payments in over 135 currencies. This feature makes it easier to work with international clients by displaying charges in their local currency and automatically handling currency conversions. Multi-currency support in Stripe ensures global scalability, improves client satisfaction, and simplifies accounting and reconciliation for cross-border transactions.

Online Invoicing

Stripe Invoicing enables businesses to create, send, and manage invoices digitally. Users can generate professional invoices and deliver them to clients via email or secure links, all from within the Stripe dashboard. Online invoicing streamlines the billing process, eliminates paper-based methods, and allows for real-time tracking of invoice views and payment status, ultimately speeding up cash flow and improving operational efficiency.

Online Payments

Stripe Invoicing is deeply integrated with Stripe’s online payments infrastructure, allowing clients to pay invoices instantly using credit/debit cards, bank transfers, wallets, and more. Payments are processed securely and automatically synced with the invoicing system, reducing the need for manual reconciliation. This feature accelerates collections, reduces payment friction, and provides businesses with a comprehensive view of incoming revenue.

Payment Processing

Stripe Invoicing leverages Stripe’s advanced payment processing engine to handle the complete transaction lifecycle, from payment authorization to settlement. Supporting global payment methods and complying with international security standards like PCI-DSS, this feature ensures safe and seamless transactions. By automating error checks, fraud detection, and real-time updates, Stripe simplifies payment operations and allows businesses to focus on growth.

Payment Reminders

Stripe Invoicing includes automated payment reminder functionality, which sends customizable notifications to clients about upcoming, due, or overdue invoices. These reminders are delivered via email and help reduce late payments without requiring manual follow-up. This feature improves cash flow reliability, decreases outstanding balances, and enhances client communication by keeping payment expectations clearly communicated and professionally managed.

Recurring (Subscription Billing)

Stripe Invoicing integrates seamlessly with Stripe’s recurring billing system, enabling businesses to automate invoicing for subscription-based services. Users can set billing intervals, manage renewals, and accept automatic payments. This feature supports predictable revenue streams, reduces manual work, and ensures consistent customer experiences. Stripe’s recurring billing tools are ideal for SaaS businesses, memberships, and any model with repeat billing needs.

Tax Calculator

Stripe Invoicing includes a tax calculator powered by Stripe Tax, which automatically applies appropriate tax rates based on jurisdiction, transaction type, and customer location. The feature supports real-time tax calculation for sales tax, VAT, and GST, ensuring compliance with global tax regulations. By automating this complex process, Stripe reduces the risk of errors, simplifies reporting, and improves transparency for customers.