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Payments

Manage payments in one place

Send and receive project payments securely through QuoteAhead. Contractors link a Stripe account once and handle everything without leaving the platform.

How it works

Secure payments through Stripe

QuoteAhead integrates with Stripe for secure, seamless payment processing. Link your account once, then send or receive payments all in one place.

Link your Stripe account in minutes

Property owners pay contractors directly through accepted quotes

Contractors receive payouts to their linked Stripe account

Track every transaction in one place

Secure, PCI-compliant processing

An invoice for a house wash and driveway cleaning job on QuoteAhead, itemized with PA sales tax and the total due
Quick guide

Get started in three steps

01

Link your account

Connect your Stripe account to QuoteAhead. It takes a few minutes and you only do it once.

02

Send or receive

Property owners pay contractors directly through accepted quotes. Contractors receive payments securely to their linked account.

03

Track everything

View payment history, pending transactions, and receipts in your QuoteAhead dashboard.

Benefits

Why use QuoteAhead payments

Secure and protected

All payments run through Stripe, a PCI-compliant processor trusted by millions of businesses worldwide.

Fast and convenient

Payments process quickly and funds transfer securely. No cash to handle, no checks to chase.

Transparent records

Every transaction is recorded in your QuoteAhead account, making it painless to track payments and manage your finances.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I link my Stripe account?

Go to your account settings and choose Connect Stripe. You are redirected to Stripe's secure authorization page, and once you approve, your account is linked and ready to use.

Is it safe to link my payment account?

Yes. QuoteAhead uses Stripe, one of the world's most trusted payment processors. Your financial information is never stored on our servers. Stripe handles all payment data securely.

How quickly do payments process?

Payments typically process within 1 to 2 business days. Contractors receive funds directly in their linked Stripe account, and property owners can pay instantly through the platform.

Are there any fees?

Property owners never pay fees. Contractors bid free and pay a lead fee only when awarded a job through the marketplace. Standard Stripe processing fees apply to transactions and are shown before you confirm.

Ready to get paid?

Create your free account, link Stripe in minutes, and manage every project payment securely through QuoteAhead.