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Invoices and Quick Requests: Processing Fees, Settlement Timelines, and Limits

UpdatedAugust 11, 2026

Relay charges card processing fees before payouts and settles invoice and Quick Request payments in 2 to 3 business days on all Subscription Plans.

Who this article is for

  • Owners who accept payments through Relay invoices or Quick Requests

  • Bookkeepers reconciling settled payouts against the original invoice

  • Businesses comparing card, ACH pull, and wire options for customer payments

What fees does Relay charge on invoice and Quick Request payments?

Payment type

Starter Plan

Grow Plan

Scale Plan

Online card payments

2.9% + $0.30

2.9% + $0.30^

2.9% + $0.30^

ACH pull (Pay by Bank)

1.00% (max $10)

0.75% (max $10)

0.50% (max $10)

ACH payments (received)

No per-transaction fee

No per-transaction fee

No per-transaction fee

Incoming wires

$5

$5

$5

^Grow Plan and Scale Plan subscribers can pass card processing fees back to customers with a surcharge of up to 2.9%.

How long do invoice and Quick Request payments take to settle?

Card and ACH pull payments take 2 to 3 business days to settle into your Relay Account after the customer completes payment.

  1. The payment appears as "Processing" the moment the customer completes it.

  2. The payout arrives 2 to 3 business days later, typically between 4:00am and 9:00am ET.

  3. The full payout breakdown reconciles the same evening, typically between 8:00pm and 9:00pm ET.

When does Relay pull funds from a Pay by Bank payer?

Funds leave the payer's account the same day they authenticate the payment, but the money takes 2 to 3 business days to reach your Relay Account.

What are the payment limits for invoices and Quick Requests?

Pay by Bank (ACH debit) limits are tied to your account's ACH Add Funds limits. Card payment limits are set per invoice or Quick Request and follow the standard card network rules for your customer's issuing bank.

How can I offset card processing fees on the Grow Plan or Scale Plan?

Turn on surcharging in your invoice settings, and up to 2.9% of the card fee moves to the customer as a separate line item on the invoice.

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