Summer '25 Spotlight: Checkatrade Pay
The easy way to get paid without leaving the app.
Hear how Nuage Plumbing's Engineers are using Checkatrade Pay instead of card machines to easily collect payment onsite.
Setup is easy
You'll benefit from
Keep more of what you earn- No minimums or setup fee, 1% processing fee per transaction
Automatic payment reminders - Sent directly to your customer when payment is due
Fast access to funds - Receive money in your account within 24-48 business hours
Use it on any job - not just Checkatrade ones
Flexible payment options - including in-person Tap to Pay or payment links directly through the app
Extra confidence for customers - all jobs paid for via Checkatrade Pay are eligible for our £1,000 guarantee (T&Cs apply)
Check out how it works!
It works for all sorts of jobs, even those outside Checkatrade.
From set-priced jobs such as cleaning, locksmith work, or garden maintenance. Or for bigger projects, to collect call-out fees or deposits.
Why pay more for taking payments?
Checkatrade | SumUp | Square | Stripe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pay by link Fees | 1%¹ | 2.5%² | 2.5%² | 1.5% + 20p³ |
Contactless payment fees | 1%¹ | 1.69%³ | 1.75%³ | 1.5% + 20p³ |
Get paid through the same platform that brings you trade job leads | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Purpose built for tradespeople | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
¹Checkatrade currently charges 1% on Pay by Link and Contactless Card payments. This may change in the future, but users will be notified by email if any fees occur ² ³ Contactless and Pay by Link: SumUp, Square & Stripe. Fees sourced from card processors’ website | subject to change – see provider’s website for latest fees | Correct as of 22nd September 2025
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