Straight answers on payment reminders, past due invoices, and how to get paid faster with JobPay.
How to get paid faster?+−
Collect a deposit before materials, invoice the day you finish, and send payment reminder emails on a fixed schedule. JobPay drafts each reminder so you approve and send quickly.
How can I get paid immediately?+−
Require a deposit at estimate acceptance, include instant-pay options (Zelle, Venmo, ACH, card) in every payment reminder message, and stop new work if a past due invoice sits unpaid.
What is a payment reminder?+−
A payment reminder is a short email or SMS that restates what is owed, when it was due, and how to pay. JobPay is payment reminder software for US freelancers & small businesses.
How do I politely ask for payment?+−
Be clear and calm: amount, invoice #, due date, pay link, and ask when payment will be sent. Escalate tone only if it stays past due. JobPay includes polite invoice reminder drafts.
Does JobPay collect deposits?+−
Yes. Log a deposit as its own due, chase it with a payment reminder, then invoice the remaining balance when the job is done.
How does light automation work?+−
Today shows who is Ready for the next sequence step and drafts the reminder. You approve before anything sends — JobPay never auto-emails or texts your clients.
Is JobPay free?+−
Every new account gets a 30-day free trial with unlimited dues and all features. After the trial, Monthly $19 (1 month) or Quarterly $49 (3 months).
Does JobPay auto-send email or SMS?+−
No. You stay in control. JobPay drafts the payment reminder; you tap send.
Can I collect deposits?+−
Yes. Log a deposit as its own due, chase it with a payment reminder, then invoice the remaining balance when the job is done.
Is this only for invoices?+−
No. Track estimates, deposits, invoices, and other dues. One Today dashboard for everything you are owed — including past due balances.
What happens when my 30-day trial ends?+−
If you set up free-trial autopay, Monthly $19 starts automatically after 30 days unless you cancel from Account. You can also upgrade anytime from Pricing — Monthly or Quarterly.
Do I need to create invoice PDFs here?+−
No. JobPay tracks unpaid amounts and due dates. Create PDF invoices wherever you already do (including Billvale) and log the number + amount here.
How do payments work?+−
Plan upgrades use Razorpay (cards worldwide). After successful payment, your plan unlocks automatically — no manual codes.
Is my login secure?+−
Sessions use an httpOnly cookie signed with jose (JWT). Passwords are hashed with bcrypt. We never store card details.