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New feature streamlines the payment process for customers and improves cashflow for tradies

Fergus, a leading job management software provider for the trade industry in Australia, New Zealand, UK, and the USA has announced the launch of tap-to-pay functionality.

Tap to pay enables Fergus trade users to receive immediate payment for jobs by allowing their customers to tap a debit or credit card on the user’s mobile device screen with no additional hardware required. Customers can also opt to pay using a digital wallet.

The tap-to-pay functionality is part of the Fergus Pay integrated payment system powered by Stripe. Its introduction removes the need for customers to manually enter payment details and streamlines the entire payment process.

Mark Bartels, CEO, Fergus, said, “Fergus customers can now accept contactless payments directly on their phone using Fergus Pay. Finish a job on site, tap the customer’s card or phone, and the money is on its way. No clunky terminals. No chasing invoices."

Mark Bartels, CEO, Fergus

The tap-to-pay functionality is further enhanced by incorporating auto reconciliation capabilities. Once the tap-to-pay transaction has taken place, the payment is automatically recognised and recorded in Fergus. This removes the manual steps usually associated with recording payments and reduces the administrative burden for business owners.

“General ledgers are the system of record for tradies. Fergus is the system of action. It’s where the work gets done. Quoting, invoicing, job-costing, and getting paid all happen on Fergus. Tap2Pay is the next step: it accelerates cash flow, saves time, and opens up new ways to get paid the moment the job’s done. The best time to ask for payment is when the work is complete and the customer is happy. Strike while the iron’s hot. Tap2Pay is a huge unlock for trade pros who want to get paid fast.”

To further enhance its payment platform and provide choices for clients, Fergus is currently working on integrating buy now pay later (BNPL) capabilities. The capability will be made available to Fergus users later this year.

Fergus was founded in 2012 and provides tradies with solutions for quoting, scheduling, timesheets, workforce tracking, health and safety management, automatic supplier invoice integrations, detailed profit margin reporting, and a mobile app for managing administrative tasks. The company serves over 23,000 tradespeople worldwide, and its solutions integrate with leading accounting platforms, including Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks. Fergus customers have generated billions of dollars in revenue through the platform, which has also streamlined their payment processes, helping them get paid faster and more efficiently.

About Fergus

Fergus is a leading job management software specifically tailored for trades businesses worldwide. It aims to alleviate the administrative burdens of running a trade business and empower tradespeople to improve time management and efficiency, and drive profitability.

Fergus was founded in 2012 and developed as a cloud-based platform enabling end-to-end operations management for small to mid-sized trades businesses. Its core features include automatic supplier invoice integrations, detailed reporting on profit margins, and a user-friendly mobile app for managing admin tasks on the go. Additionally, Fergus offers robust tools for quoting, scheduling, timesheets, invoicing, and workforce tracking, health and safety management, and resource planning.

Fergus has revolutionised the way trade businesses operate with over 23,000 tradespeople worldwide, including Australia and New Zealand, using Fergus. It includes accounting integrations for Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks, and integrates with leading suppliers, such as Bunnings, Reece, Rexel, Tradelink, MMEM, AWM, CNW, Haymans, and Samios. For more information visit:https://fergus.com/