Some customers just prefer PayPal — and increasingly, they want Venmo or Pay in 4. Add PayPal as a payment option on your Glo Invoices and give customers the checkout they already trust, without giving up card, Apple Pay, or ACH on the same invoice. It's the second payment rail most service businesses need, especially for cross-border invoices and consumer-facing trades.
How the workflow works
Connect PayPal
From Settings → Payments, paste your PayPal business email or connect via PayPal's OAuth flow.
Send the invoice
Every invoice's payment portal now shows a Pay with PayPal option alongside card and Apple Pay.
Customer checks out
Customer taps PayPal, logs in on PayPal's site, and confirms — Venmo and Pay in 4 appear automatically for eligible US customers.
Funds land in PayPal
Payment settles to your PayPal balance instantly; transfer to your bank on your normal schedule.
Real use cases
Cross-border invoicing
PayPal covers 200+ markets and 20+ currencies — the simplest way to invoice international clients without a wire.
Freelancer + consultant billing
PayPal is the checkout most freelance clients already have an account with; conversion beats card entry for one-off jobs.
Consumer trades with Venmo
Beauty pros, tutors, and handyman services collect via Venmo through the same PayPal connection — familiar for younger US customers.
Pay in 4 for larger jobs
Eligible US customers can split a Glo Invoice into 4 interest-free payments via PayPal Pay in 4 — you get paid up front.
What you get
- PayPal checkout on every invoice
- Venmo (US) through the same connection
- Pay in 4 (US) for eligible invoices
- 200+ markets, 20+ currencies
- PCI compliance handled by PayPal
- Works alongside Stripe / Square on the same account
- Automatic Sent → Paid status update
- Refunds directly from the invoice
FAQ
Do I need a PayPal Business account?
Yes. Personal PayPal accounts can't receive invoice payments — upgrade to Business (it's free) in your PayPal account settings.
What are the fees?
PayPal's standard business rates apply. Glo Invoice adds no markup on the 14-day free trial.
Does PayPal work for ACH?
PayPal handles bank-linked payments through its own rails; for classic US ACH on large invoices, most businesses pair PayPal with Stripe.
Can I keep Stripe and add PayPal?
Yes. You can enable both — the customer picks their preferred method on the payment portal.
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