5 Signs Your Contractor Payment System Is Holding You Back

Introduction
In construction, every dollar and every day counts. Unfortunately, many contractors are unknowingly stuck with outdated payment systems that are bleeding money and creating inefficiencies. Here are five red flags to watch for — and how to fix them.

1. You’re Paying Thousands in Credit Card Fees

If you’re processing $500,000 in annual payments, even a 2.9% fee eats $14,500 in pure expense. That’s money that could go into new equipment, crew bonuses, or your bottom line.

2. Customers Don’t Have Options

Today’s homeowners expect choices. If you’re only accepting cards or paper checks, you’re missing out on modern tools like ACH and dual pricing that make payments seamless.

3. You’re Waiting Days to Get Paid

Cash flow keeps projects moving. If deposits take 3–5 business days to land, your growth is stalled before it even starts.

4. Reconciling Invoices Takes Forever

If you’re manually matching invoices to payments, you’re wasting admin hours that could be spent on the jobsite.

5. Your Profit Margins Are Shrinking

Processing fees, slow transfers, and inefficiency all erode your bottom line. If profits feel tighter than ever, your payment system may be the silent culprit.

The Builder Pay Pro Advantage

Builder Pay Pro was built for contractors. Our platform helps you:

• Cut credit card fees to zero.

• Collect ACH payments instantly.

• Offer dual pricing with no friction.

• Automate invoicing and reconciliation.

Conclusion
If any of these signs sound familiar, it’s time to stop letting your payment system hold you back. Builder Pay Pro puts control back in your hands so you can get paid on time, every time, without losing thousands in fees.

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