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Proposal Software with Stripe Integration: Get Paid from the Quote

January 9, 2026Payments

Proposal Software with Stripe Integration: Get Paid from the Quote

A proposal without a payment button is just a document.

If the customer has to:

  • Read the proposal
  • Decide
  • Email you back
  • Ask how to pay
  • Wait for a separate payment link

...you'll lose 40% of approvals to friction.


Why Stripe integration matters

Stripe is the standard for online payments because:

  • It works everywhere (cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay)
  • Customers trust it
  • You get paid in 1–2 business days
  • No monthly fees (just per-transaction fees)

When your proposal software connects to Stripe, the customer can approve and pay in one step.


How it works with BidBlitz

  1. You create the bid (sq ft, prep, upsells, totals)
  2. BidBlitz generates a proposal link with a deposit button
  3. Customer opens the link → sees scope + price + deposit amount
  4. Customer clicks "Pay Deposit" → Stripe checkout (30 seconds)
  5. You get notified instantly → bid is marked "deposit paid"

No back-and-forth. No chasing. No "I'll pay when you start."


What you can collect

  • Deposits: Most common (25–50% of total)
  • Full payment: For small jobs or retainers
  • Invoices: For commercial/recurring work

BidBlitz lets you set the deposit percentage per bid (or use your default).


FAQ

Do I need a Stripe account?

Yes — it's free to create. BidBlitz connects to your Stripe account so payments go directly to you.

What are Stripe's fees?

2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (standard card processing rate).

Can customers pay without an account?

Yes — they just enter their card (or use Apple Pay). No Stripe account needed.

What if they don't pay the deposit?

The proposal stays in "sent" status. You can send a follow-up or move on.


The bottom line

Proposals that include payment get approved 2x faster.

BidBlitz + Stripe = quote → approval → deposit in one flow.

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