Send a text, get paid

When the customer isn't standing in front of you, a text link gets marine service shops paid faster than a phone call. Text-to-pay sends a secure payment link by SMS so the customer pays from their phone instead of reading a card number over the phone.
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Payment solutions for boat repair & marine service

How each solution supports boat repair & marine service

See what each option adds to the way your business takes and tracks payments.

Square Invoices

For boat repair & marine service: Send itemized invoices for vehicle repairs, service visits and parts and track deposits, due dates and outstanding balances. Put winterization and storage on scheduled invoices with a card on file. Square Invoices sends estimates and invoices by email, SMS or a shareable link and tracks what's paid, unpaid or overdue. Roots configures the templates, payment schedules and reminders around how you bill.
  • Build your service catalog, tax settings and branded invoice and estimate templates
  • Set up deposit and milestone schedules that match your contracts and any state limits you operate under
  • Connect Square to QuickBooks Online or Xero so paid invoices reconcile automatically
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Square Appointments

For boat repair & marine service: Schedule repair estimates and service appointments, collect appointment payments and keep staff calendars aligned. Let boat owners book online, 24/7, with automatic reminders that cut no-shows and phone tag. Square Appointments gives customers a booking site and sends confirmations and reminders automatically. Roots maps your services, crews and policies into it.
  • Map services, durations, buffers and travel time into Square Appointments
  • Set deposit, prepayment and cancellation policies
  • Add booking to your website and Google Business Profile
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Text to Pay

For boat repair & marine service: Send a payment request for vehicle repairs, service visits and parts by text so customers can pay against a specific order or invoice. When the customer isn't standing in front of you, a text link gets marine service shops paid faster than a phone call. Text-to-pay sends a secure payment link by SMS so the customer pays from their phone instead of reading a card number over the phone.
  • Set up message templates and consent
  • Connect links to your invoices or marine service software
  • Report on paid and unpaid requests

Recurring Billing

For boat repair & marine service: Schedule and manage payments for maintenance memberships and fleet service contracts, including renewals and customer account balances. Plans and memberships give marine service shops predictable revenue, and autopay stops the chasing. Recurring billing charges a saved card or bank account on a schedule, with retries when a payment fails.
  • Design plan structures and billing dates
  • Set up clear authorization and cancellation terms
  • Import existing autopay customers where permitted
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Merchant Account

For boat repair & marine service: Arrange a processing account for vehicle repairs, service visits and parts, with checkout methods matched to how customers pay. Typical tickets for marine service shops run $200 to $20,000, and a merchant account's limits and pricing can be set for that range. A dedicated merchant account gives you custom pricing and processing limits set during underwriting. Roots uses it when Square isn't the right fit.
  • Statement review and a pricing quote
  • Underwriting and application support
  • A named support contact after go-live
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Text to Pay questions

Questions auto shop owners ask about payments.
Customers receive a payment link and complete checkout on the payment page. Roots helps configure the messages, payment references and status reporting.
We can plan invoice references and payment updates so your staff can match the collection to the correct customer balance.
Bring your invoice process, customer-contact permissions and payment references. Roots uses these details to plan the workflow for boat repair & marine service and prepare a clear setup scope.
Request a quote for your business and the setup you need. We review the scope and costs with you before you proceed. Consultations and payment reviews are free.

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