GoHighLevel Payments 2026: Invoices, Order Forms, Subscriptions and Text to Pay

TLDR

• GoHighLevel has a full payment system - order forms, invoices, subscriptions, deposit collection and text-to-pay links
• Stripe is the primary payment processor - connect your Stripe account under sub-account Settings > Payments
• PayPal, NMI and Authorize.net are also supported for one-time order form payments
• Order forms embed directly inside GHL funnels and websites - no Shopify or WooCommerce needed for simple product sales
• Invoices generate from inside GHL and send via email with a payment link - client pays online, amount records in the contact record
• Recurring subscriptions bill clients automatically on Stripe at any interval you configure
• For agencies: SaaS Mode uses Stripe to bill clients for their GHL sub-account access automatically
• GoHighLevel Tap to Pay (mobile) launched in 2025 - accept in-person payments on iPhone via the GHL mobile app

Payment Methods Supported

Stripe is the recommended primary processor. SaaS Mode client billing, subscription products and text-to-pay all require Stripe. PayPal and NMI are alternatives for order form one-time payments only.

Order Forms

Order forms are payment-enabled pages inside GHL funnels. Use them for:

• One-time product or service sales - digital products, physical goods, service packages
• Deposit collection - require a partial payment to confirm a booking
• Trial to paid conversion - $0 trial opt-in with card capture, auto-charge after trial ends
• Bump offers - add an order bump (one-click upsell) directly on the order form
• Upsell pages - post-purchase offer with one-click yes/no after the initial sale

Order form setup:

• Funnels > select funnel > Add Step > Order Form
• Add product in the order form builder - name, price, recurring or one-time
• Enable order bump if needed - add a second product with its own description and price
• Connect Stripe (or PayPal) in the payment settings
• Set the success action: redirect to thank you page, trigger workflow, send confirmation email
• Test with Stripe test mode before going live

Order forms can collect: customer name, email, phone, shipping address and custom fields. All data populates the contact record automatically after purchase.

Invoicing

GoHighLevel invoices are created and sent from inside the Payments section or directly from a contact record.

How invoices work:

• Payments > Invoices > New Invoice
• Select the contact (or create one on the spot)
• Add line items: service name, quantity, unit price, tax rate (optional)
• Set due date and add a note or terms
• Send via email - client receives a link to pay online via Stripe
• Invoice status updates automatically: draft → sent → viewed → paid
• Paid invoices record the payment in the contact's transaction history

Invoice features:

• Recurring invoices - auto-generate and send on a schedule (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
• Custom invoice number prefix
• Tax line items - add tax rates per line item or globally
• Partial payments - allow clients to pay a deposit first, balance later
• Invoice reminders - auto-send reminder emails at configurable intervals before and after the due date
• PDF download - client can download a PDF copy of the invoice
• Brand customization - add your logo and business details

Subscriptions and Recurring Billing

GoHighLevel handles recurring subscriptions through Stripe. Common use cases:

• Monthly retainer billing for agency clients - auto-charge on the same date every month
• SaaS seat fees - clients pay you monthly for access to their white-label GHL sub-account
• Membership fees - recurring access to a GoHighLevel membership portal or course area
• Maintenance plans - monthly or annual fees for ongoing service delivery

Subscription setup via order form:

• Create a product with billing type set to Recurring
• Set interval: daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually
• Set trial period if applicable (e.g. 30-day free trial before first charge)
• Set the number of billing cycles or leave open-ended
• Customers self-manage their subscriptions via a Stripe customer portal link you provide

Subscription management:

• View all active subscriptions under Payments > Subscriptions
• Cancel, pause or modify a subscription from inside GHL
• Stripe handles failed payment retries automatically (3 attempts over 7 days by default)
• Failed payment triggers can be connected to GoHighLevel workflows - tag the contact, send a payment recovery SMS, notify your team

Text to Pay

Text to Pay sends a payment link via SMS directly to a contact. The client clicks the link, enters card details and pays - no invoice email needed.

• Works from the contact record or as a workflow action
• From contact record: Payments tab > Send Payment Link > enter amount > send via SMS
• As a workflow action: trigger Text to Pay after a specific pipeline stage change or tag
• Payment confirmed immediately - contact record updates, workflow continues if configured
• Use case: field service businesses collecting payment on completion without a paper invoice (HVAC, plumbing, cleaning, detailing)

Tap to Pay - In-Person Payments

GoHighLevel Tap to Pay (launched 2025) accepts in-person contactless payments on iPhone via the GHL mobile app. No card reader hardware required.

• Open the GoHighLevel mobile app
• Navigate to Payments > Tap to Pay
• Enter the amount
• Customer taps their card or phone on your iPhone
• Payment processes via Stripe and records in the contact record

Available for US-based accounts on Stripe. Useful for mobile service businesses collecting payment on-site without carrying hardware.

SaaS Mode Billing - Agency Client Payments

For agencies on Agency Pro ($497/mo), SaaS Mode automates client billing through Stripe. Clients sign up on your branded page, enter their card, and Stripe charges them automatically.

• You set the plan price in SaaS Mode Configurator
• Clients pay you directly - not GoHighLevel
• Revenue lands in your Stripe account
• Sub-account is created and Snapshot deployed automatically after successful payment
• Failed payments trigger automated dunning - Stripe retries and GoHighLevel can restrict sub-account access on non-payment
• Global Tax Compliance (April 2026) - collect VAT and sales tax automatically across 100+ countries

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Payment Reporting

• Payments > Transactions: full list of all charges, refunds and disputes
• Revenue by product: filter transactions by product or service
• Subscription MRR tracker: view active subscriptions and monthly recurring value
• Invoice aging report: outstanding invoices by due date
• Stripe dashboard: detailed payment analytics, dispute management and payout scheduling

Note: GoHighLevel payment reporting covers GHL-processed transactions only. Payments taken outside GHL (cash, bank transfer, third-party tools) do not appear in the GHL payment reports unless manually recorded.

FAQ

Does GoHighLevel have its own payment processing?

GoHighLevel does not process payments itself - it connects to Stripe, PayPal, NMI or Authorize.net. Stripe is the primary and most feature-complete option. Payments land in your connected payment processor account.

What are GoHighLevel's payment processing fees?

GoHighLevel does not charge a transaction fee beyond what your payment processor charges. Stripe's standard rate is 2.9% + $0.30 per successful card charge. Volume discounts are available directly through Stripe.

Can GoHighLevel send invoices?

Yes. Create and send invoices from inside the Payments section or from a contact record. Clients pay online via Stripe. Invoices track status (sent, viewed, paid) and send automatic reminders.

Does GoHighLevel support recurring subscriptions?

Yes. Set up recurring billing via Stripe on any order form product. Choose billing interval (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually) and number of cycles. Stripe handles payment retries on failed charges.

What is GoHighLevel Text to Pay?

Text to Pay sends a Stripe payment link via SMS to a contact. The client clicks, enters card details and pays - no invoice email needed. Useful for field service businesses collecting payment on job completion.

Can GoHighLevel replace Stripe or another payment tool?

GoHighLevel uses Stripe as the backend - it does not replace Stripe. It replaces separate invoice tools (FreshBooks, QuickBooks invoicing), checkout builders (ThriveCart, SamCart) and text-to-pay tools for most service business use cases.

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