Set up Invoice Payments

Summary

How to set up Invoice Payments for Stripe or PayPal in Sage 50 Accounts v27 and above.

Description

NOTE: This article applies to Sage 50 Accounts v27 and above. If you're using Sage 50 Accounts v26, refer to our alternative set up Invoice Payments article. 

With Sage Invoice Payments you can request and receive payments from your customer by either card, Stripe, or PayPal. Once they pay you, the software automatically posts any transactions into your Sage 50 Accounts software.

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Set up Invoice Payments

 NOTE: If you use Remote Data Access in v27, you must set up Invoice Payments at the main site.  

  1. Open Sage 50 Accounts and log on as Manager.
  2. Go to Connected services, select Invoice Payments, then press Let's get started.

     NOTE: If you haven't connected the company to your Sage account, a Sage account message appears. Press Continue and follow the on-screen prompts. Connect the data using the email address of the data owner. 

  3. If you've previously set up Invoice Payments, on the Configuration tab press Manage account then continue to step 3.

Which payment provider do you want to add?p

Stripe PayPal

Do you already have an account with Stripe?

Yes No

No existing Stripe account

  1. Go to Stripe then select Connect Account.

    Sage 50 Accounts v27.2 and below - Press Stripe, then Copy Link, then follow our alternative article.

  2. Complete the account application form then press Authorise access to this account.
  3. The software sends a confirmation email. Press the link Claim your Stripe account.
  4. Enter and confirm a new password for your Stripe account, then press Save your Stripe account.
  5. Go to View your dashboard then select Activate your account.
  6. Enter the requested information, then press Activate account.
  7. Back in Sage 50 Accounts, press ✗ to close the Stripe window then enter the following details in the Stripe tab:
Stripe account - Base currency Select the dropdown and select the bank account that represents your Stripe account. To create a new bank account, press New.
Foreign Accounts Press Foreign Accounts to set up any foreign Stripe accounts.
Fees nominal code Enter the nominal code you want to post the Stripe fees to.
Fees tax code Enter the tax code you want to post Stripe fees with:
  • If you're based in the UK, choose your zero-rated tax code, T0 by default. Then adjust box 6 by the same amount and boxes 1 and 4 by the VAT amount
  • If you're based in the Republic of Ireland, choose your standard rate tax code, T1 by default
  1. Press OK.

Once setup is complete, you can email your customers an invoice with a Pay Now button, and they can pay you online.

 NOTE: In v33 and above you can access Invoice Payments via Sage Connect. 

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  1. Go to Stripe then select Connect Account.

    Sage 50 Accounts v27.2 and below - Press Stripe, select Copy Link then follow our alternative article.

  2. Press Sign In then Sign in with Stripe to connect.
  3. Enter your Stripe email and password then press Sign in to your account.
  4. Complete the verification windows.
  5. Press ✗ to close the Stripe window then enter the following details in the Stripe tab:
Stripe account - Base currency Select the dropdown and select the bank account that represents your Stripe account. To create a new bank account, click New.
Foreign Accounts Press Foreign Accounts to set up any foreign Stripe accounts.
Fees nominal code Enter the nominal code you want to post the Stripe fees to.
Fees tax code Enter the tax code you want to post Stripe fees with:

  • If you're based in the UK, choose your zero-rated tax code, T0 by default. Then adjust box 6 with the same amount, then boxes 1 and 4 with the VAT amount
  • If you're based in the Republic of Ireland, choose your standard rate tax code, T1 by default
  1. Press OK.

Once setup is complete, you can email your customers an invoice with a Pay Now button, and they can pay you online.

 NOTE: In v33 and above you can access Invoice Payments via Sage Connect. 

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Do you already have an account with PayPal?

Yes No
  1. Go to PayPal then select Connect Account.

NOTE: Use a PayPal Business account.

  1. Enter an email address and select your country, then press Next.
  2. Enter the requested information and press Agree and Continue.
  3. Enter your Business information and press Continue.
  4. Enter the account holder's information and press Continue.
  5. Press the Go Back button then press ✗ to close the window.
  6. Select the PayPal tab and enter the following details:
PayPal account - Base currency Select the dropdown and select the bank account that represents your PayPal account. To create a new bank account, click New.
Foreign Accounts Press Foreign Accounts to set up any foreign PayPal accounts.
Fees nominal code Enter the nominal code you want to post the PayPal fees to.
Fees tax code Enter the tax code you want to post Stripe fees with.

 TIP: If you're based in the UK or the Republic of Ireland, choose your exempt tax code, T2 by default.

 
  1. Press OK.

Once setup is complete, you can email your customers an invoice with a Pay Now button, and they can pay you online.

 NOTE: In v33 and above you can access Invoice Payments via Sage Connect. 

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  1. Go to PayPal then select Connect Account.

. NOTE: Use a PayPal Business account. 

  1. Enter your existing PayPal email address and select your country then press Next.
  2. Enter you email again and press Next.
  3. Enter your PayPal password then press Log In.
  4. Press Go Back button then press ✗ to close the window.
  5. Select the PayPal tab and enter the following details:
PayPal account - Base currency Select the dropdown and select the bank account that represents your PayPal account. To create a new bank account, press New.
Foreign Accounts Press Foreign Accounts to set up any foreign PayPal accounts.
Fees nominal code Enter the nominal code you want to post the PayPal fees to.
Fees tax code Enter the tax code you want to post PayPal fees with.

 TIP: If you're based in the UK or the Republic of Ireland, choose your exempt tax code, T2 by default. 
  1. Press OK.

Once setup is complete, you can email your customers an invoice with a Pay Now button, and they can pay you online.

 NOTE: In v33 and above you can access Invoice Payments via Sage Connect. 

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200824132001593
Last Modified Date
Tue Apr 14 10:46:29 UTC 2026
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Modules: Bank feeds
Modules: Customers
Modules: Suppliers
Modules: Contact Management
Modules: Sales
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