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Customers increasingly expect to pay by card on the day. Common options are a portable card reader, a payment link or request sent to the customer's phone, or job software that sends a card request and records it against the job. Getting paid on completion is one of the simplest ways to improve cash flow.
Reviewed by Jordan Valentine-Dunn, Gas Safe registered engineer · Portsmouth Gas Heating · Last reviewed July 2026
Customers increasingly expect to pay by card on the day rather than waiting for an invoice to arrive. For a gas engineer, being able to take a card payment on completion is now less a nice-to-have and more what people assume you can do.
When choosing between them, weigh the transaction fees, how quickly the money reaches your account, and whether you get paid on the spot instead of chasing invoices later. Getting paid on completion is one of the simplest ways to improve a trade's cash flow, so it is worth setting up before you need it. This is general business guidance, not financial advice.
Last reviewed July 2026. This guide is general information, not legal or safety advice, gas safety work must be carried out by an appropriately Gas Safe registered engineer. Rules can change, so check the linked official sources for the current position.