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title: "Subcontractors - Accepting Payment"
slug: "subcontractors-accepting-payment"
updated: 2026-04-22T21:30:49Z
published: 2026-04-22T21:30:49Z
canonical: "help.getbuilt.com/subcontractors-accepting-payment"
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# Subcontractors - Accepting Payment

### **Overview**

As a subcontractor in Built, you can accept payments directly through the platform once your general contractor has sent a payment. This article walks you through the steps to accept a payment from your **Receivables** page.

> [!NOTE]
> Before You Begin
> 
> You must have a bank account connected in Built to accept payments. If you have not set one up yet, you will be prompted to do so when you click **Accept Payment**.

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### **Accepting a Payment**

#### Description

When a payment is ready to accept, you will see a banner at the top of the **Receivables** page and a **Ready to Accept** status in the **Payment** column for the invoice.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. From the **Receivables** page, locate the banner at the top that reads **"You have a payment that is ready to accept."**

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2. Click **Accept Payment** in the banner, or find the invoice in the list and click **Accept Payment** in the **Actions** column.

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3. Select the **Delivery Date** and **Bank Account**. Then click **Next** to continue.

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4. Click **Start** on the top right-hand side.

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5. Once you complete the required fields, click **Finish** on the top right-hand side.

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6. Once the document is finished, you can choose to **download** it before clicking **Next**.

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7. Review your payment details, then click **Accept Payment** to complete.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/b8e7a68c-6af4-4b6e-8d8d-23371810eaa1/Images/Documentation/image(655).png)

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### FAQ

#### How can I accept payments as a subcontractor in Built?

You can accept payments directly through the platform once your general contractor has sent a payment.

#### Do I need to set up a bank account to accept payments?

Yes, you must have a bank account connected in Built to accept payments.

#### What should I do if I see a banner indicating a payment is ready to accept?

You should click 'Accept Payment' in the banner or find the invoice in the list and click 'Accept Payment' in the Actions column.

#### What information do I need to provide when accepting a payment?

You need to select the Delivery Date and Bank Account before proceeding.

#### Can I download a waiver after completing the payment process?

You can choose to download the waiver before clicking 'Next'.

#### Is there a final step to complete the payment acceptance?

Yes, you need to review your payment details and click 'Accept Payment' to complete the process.