You’re walking a client through the final job. Everything looks good. They nod, say thanks, and shake your hand. Then comes the question: “How do I pay you?”
That’s where things can go one of two ways. You either say, “I’ll send you an invoice later,” and hope it doesn’t get buried in their inbox, or you say, “Let me grab that now,” and take care of it while you’re both standing on the job site.
That second option? It saves time, avoids follow-ups, and makes the closeout process easier for everyone.
Why Payment Should Happen at the Job Site
In field work, every step you can complete in real time is one less step to manage later. Payments are no different.
The handoff is a natural part of the job: the work is done and the client is standing there ready to sign off. That’s the moment to settle up.
Some teams build this into their process:
Final walkthrough → photo summary → payment
Change in scope → update photos → payment
Small job or punch list → quick photo → payment
It’s about finishing strong and giving your customer a complete, clear experience before you leave.
3 Ways to Get Paid in the Field
You’ve got options. Here’s how crews are using CompanyCam Payments every day, without adding any new tools to their routine:
1. Tap to Pay
Open the app, select the project, and collect a card payment on the spot, no hardware needed. Great for teams who finish work while face-to-face with the customer.
Pro Tip: Tap to Pay is ideal for quick jobs, down payments, and any time a project wraps up with a final approval.
2. Send a Secure Payment Link
Not every customer is on site. In those cases, send a payment request by text or email. The client gets a link and pays online — via card, ACH, or Apple Pay.
Pro Tip: Set a reminder to send the link right after photos are uploaded. It keeps your workflow clean and timely.
3. Attach a Photo Summary
For work that needs extra context, include a photo-backed job summary with your request. It builds trust, shows progress, and supports your price without needing a long explanation.
You can include:
Before and after photos
Notes on the work done
Images of repairs, installs, or materials
Pro Tip: Use the same photo report template each time. It keeps your documentation clear and professional without slowing you down.
Make Payment Just Another Part of the Job
When payment is part of the field process (not a separate step handled later) you give your team fewer loose ends to track and fewer hours spent chasing open jobs.
And for customers, the experience feels more buttoned-up:
They see the work
They understand what’s included
They pay in the moment, with no surprises later
No switching tools. No waiting on follow-ups. Just clear work and clear payment.
Do good work. Get paid for it.
If you’re already taking job photos in CompanyCam, collecting payment in the same place just makes sense.
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When the work is complete, payment should be simple. With CompanyCam Payments, collecting on the job site is fast, professional, and easy to fit into your team’s daily process.
Whether you’re handling deposits, change orders, or final payments, you can collect before leaving the project — no extra apps, no back-and-forth.
