Online payments for law firms, on the client’s terms
Give clients the payment options they already use, and get paid without chasing checks.
Accept the methods clients prefer
Take credit and debit cards, eCheck, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, plus Pay Later through Affirm.
Get paid in person
Use tap to pay or 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, text, or the client portal with a payment link or QR code attached.
Know your fees up front
Fixed rates apply whichever card a client uses, with no variable network fees.
Trust deposits land where they belong
Clio records each payment to trust or operating, keeping earned and unearned funds separate.
Route funds by account
Direct each payment to trust or operating, and see it applied to the right bill.
Keep fees out of trust
Processing fees and chargebacks come from operating, not from the trust account.
Refund the right way
Return card and wallet payments to the original payment method, from operating or trust.
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 reminders by text and email
Clients hear from you by text and email, 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 trust 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 your firm’s accounting, so your ledger reflects each payment as it lands.
Legal payment processing resources
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 respect trust rules by keeping earned and unearned funds separate. Clio Payments does this inside Clio Manage. Get a demo.
What payment methods does Clio support?
Clients can pay by credit or debit card, eCheck, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, or spread the cost with Pay Later through Affirm. In person, take payment with tap to pay or a QR code. Each payment applies to the bill it covers and records to the right account. Get a demo.
Can clients pay by eCheck?
Yes. Clio Manage customers in the US can accept eCheck payments alongside cards and digital wallets. Keep in mind that eCheck payments can’t be refunded through Clio Payments, while card and wallet payments can be refunded to the original payment method. Start a free trial.
Are processing fees taken from my trust account?
No. Processing fees and chargebacks are charged to your operating account, which keeps trust balances whole. Clio also keeps earned and unearned funds separate as payments arrive, so a retainer deposit 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 operating or trust, depending on where the original payment was recorded. 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 US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and Puerto Rico. Some payment methods, such as eCheck, are US only. Get a demo.
How much does Clio Payments cost?
Online payments are included in every Clio Manage subscription, with fixed processing rates no matter which card a client uses. Pay Later transactions carry their own 4.95% transaction fee. Compare plans.