Jobber + Stripe: Instant Payment Links for Faster Cash Flow

Overview

Automatically generate and send Stripe payment links when Jobber invoices are created, collecting payments 50% faster without chasing customers.

What Gets Automated

1. Instant Payment Links: Every Jobber invoice email includes one-click Stripe payment link
2. Multiple Payment Methods: Customers can pay via credit card, debit card, ACH, or Apple Pay
3. Auto Reminders: Unpaid invoices trigger reminder emails with payment link at 3, 7, and 14 days
4. Payment Confirmation: Stripe payments automatically mark Jobber invoices as paid
5. Partial Payments: Allow customers to pay deposits or split payments over time
6. Receipt Generation: Automatic receipt email from Stripe after successful payment

Benefits for Contractors

• Get paid 50% faster - customers pay immediately via link instead of writing checks
• Reduce outstanding AR by 65% with automated follow-up reminders
• Save 3+ hours/week not chasing late payments manually
• Improve cash flow with same-day Stripe deposits (vs 3-5 days for checks)
• Professional experience - clean, branded payment pages
• Lower fees - Stripe 2.9% + $0.30 typically beats Jobber Payments by 0.5-1%

How We Implement

1. Connect Jobber to Stripe via secure API integration
2. Customize payment link email templates with your branding
3. Set up automated reminder schedule (you control frequency and tone)
4. Configure payment confirmation webhooks back to Jobber
5. Test with 10-15 real invoices before enabling for all customers
6. Train your team on checking Stripe dashboard for payment status

What You Need

• Jobber account with client invoicing enabled
• Stripe account (free to set up, no monthly fees)
• Bank account connected to Stripe for automatic deposits
• Email templates reviewed and approved

Typical Setup Time

1-2 business days from kickoff to live payment links.

Industry-Specific Notes

• Landscaping: Works great for recurring service billing (monthly lawn care, seasonal contracts)
• Pest Control: Ideal for monthly/quarterly treatment plans with auto-billing
• Pool Service: Perfect for weekly/bi-weekly service invoicing
• Cleaning: Supports one-time cleans and recurring contracts

Real-World Results

Lawn care company in Phoenix reduced average payment time from 18 days to 4 days after implementing Jobber + Stripe automation. Outstanding AR dropped from $47k to $12k in 60 days.

Pricing Note

Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (lower for ACH). No monthly fees. Jobber Payments typically charges 3.4% + $0.30, so you save ~0.5% per transaction with this automation.