An invoice from GoHighLevel is a link. The client opens it, sees what they owe, types a card number, done — and the payment is recorded on their contact record automatically. One piece of setup first: connecting a payment processor.

The steps

1. Open Invoices

   Click Payments in the left sidebar, then the Invoices tab at the top, then + New Invoice (top-right corner).

2. Pick the client

   Choose the contact who owes you. Their name and email fill in automatically from the contact record.

3. Add what they are paying for

   Click Add item. Give it a plain name (“Kitchen deep clean — June 14”), a quantity, and a price. Add more lines if the job had parts. The total calculates itself.

4. Check the due date

   Default is usually “due on receipt” — fine for most small businesses. Change it at the top of the invoice if you offer 14- or 30-day terms.

5. Send it

   Click Send (top-right) and pick email, text, or both. Text invoices get seen fast — most people open a text within minutes.

6. Watch it get paid

   The client taps the link, sees the invoice, pays by card. The invoice flips to Paid in your list and the money heads to your bank via Stripe (typically 2 business days).

Common questions

“What does it cost to take card payments?” Stripe’s standard cut is roughly 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction (region-dependent). There is no extra GoHighLevel fee on top of your subscription for basic invoicing.

“Can I set up recurring payments?” Yes — recurring invoices and subscription products are both supported. Get one normal invoice working first, then explore Payments → Subscriptions.

“Can I send a payment link without a full invoice?” Yes — Payments → Payment Links creates a reusable “pay me” link for a fixed amount, great for deposits.