Online payments for law firms, on the client’s terms
Give clients the payment options they already use, and get paid without chasing cheques.
Accept the methods clients prefer
Take credit and debit cards, Pay by Bank, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Get paid in person
Use a QR code to take a payment face to face, with no terminal to buy.
Send a link with each bill
Bills go out by email or the client portal with a payment link, QR code, or Pay Now button attached.
Know your fees up front
Card rates are published up front with no hidden fees, and Pay by Bank is free.
With Clio Payments you can sign electronically, receive a bill via link, and make payments online. Before, it was so much hassle. Consider the time savings as money, if I work on billing for a day, that means I am losing out on all billable hours for that day. Now, clients can just take the link and pay by card.
Co-founder & Managing Partner, Square Mile Solicitors
Client money lands where it belongs
Clio records each payment to the client or office account, keeping client money separate from the firm’s own.
Route funds by account
Direct each payment to the client account or office account, and see it applied to the right bill.
Keep fees out of the client account
Processing fees and chargebacks come from the office account, not from the client account.
Refund the right way
Return card and wallet payments to the original payment method, from the office or client account.
Collect without the follow-up calls
Charge cards on file
Autocharge a saved card or bank account when a bill is approved, when it’s due, or on a set schedule.
Offer payment plans
Set up payment plans and recurring payments for clients who pay over time.
Send automated reminders
Clients get automated bill reminders, and real-time notifications tell you when a payment arrives.
From AI-drafted bill to posted payment
On select plans, Clio’s AI prepares the bill from matter activity, and nothing reaches a client until you’ve checked it.
Review before it goes out
Check the entries, descriptions, and client funds applied before you approve the bill.
Get paid from the bill
Approved bills carry a payment link or QR code, so clients can pay as they read.
Post payments to the books
Payments sync to QuickBooks Online or Xero, so your ledger reflects each payment as it lands.
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Law firm payment processing FAQs
What is law firm payment processing software?
It lets a firm accept client payments online and in person, then records each payment against the right bill and account. For law firms, it also has to follow client account rules by keeping client money separate from the firm’s own. Clio Payments does this inside Clio Manage. Get a demo.
What payment methods does Clio support?
Clients can pay by credit or debit card, Pay by Bank, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. In person, take payment with a QR code. Each payment applies to the bill it covers and records to the right account. Get a demo.
Can clients pay by bank transfer?
Yes. With Pay by Bank, clients pay a bill or payment plan straight from their bank account, and there’s no transaction fee. Pay by Bank payments usually take 4 to 7 working days to clear. Start a free trial.
Are processing fees taken from my client account?
No. Processing fees and chargebacks are charged to your office account, which keeps client account balances whole. Clio also keeps client money separate from the firm’s own as payments arrive, so money on account and an invoice payment land in the accounts they belong to. Get a demo.
Can I set up payment plans and autocharge?
Yes. Save a client’s card or bank account, set up payment plans or recurring payments, and choose whether autocharge runs when a bill is approved, when it’s due, or a set time after it’s issued. Get a demo.
Can Clio process refunds?
Yes, for card and digital wallet payments. Refunds go back to the original payment method and can come from the office or client account, depending on where the original payment was recorded. Pay by Bank payments are refunded by bank transfer. Get a demo.
Is Clio Payments PCI compliant?
Yes. Clio Payments is PCI DSS certified, so card data is processed, transmitted, and stored to the payment industry’s security standard. That certification covers payments taken online, through payment links and QR codes, and in person. Get a demo.
Where is Clio Payments available?
Clio Payments is available in the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada, Australia, and Puerto Rico. Payment methods vary by country. Get a demo.
How much does Clio Payments cost?
Online payments are included in every Clio Manage subscription. Card rates are listed on the pricing page, with one rate for standard cards and another for speciality and international cards, and Pay by Bank is free. Compare plans.