Scope Disputes Turn into Chargebacks
A client unhappy with a design can dispute a payment months later. Without signed scope and approvals, you lose the money.
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For web design, development and digital agencies that bill deposits, milestones and retainers. Collect payments on time with an account that understands service work.
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Deposits, milestones, retainersWeb Design
- 100+ industries servedLow-risk, high-risk, online and in-store
- Multiple banking partnersMore than one path to approval
- One dedicated specialistFrom application through launch
- Fraud and chargeback toolsBuilt into every account
Web Design Payments Come with Their Own Rules.
Most processors see the category and say no, or approve you and shut you down later. Here is what an account built for your business has to handle.
Payment Comes before Delivery
Large deposits for work delivered weeks later look risky to banks. That is why agencies often get flagged or capped.
Fraudsters Pose as New Clients
Fake clients pay with stolen cards for rush projects or hosting. You find out after the work is done.
Retainers Need Reliable Billing
Chasing monthly maintenance and hosting fees by email wastes hours and delays cash.
Built for Every Kind of Web Design Business.
From first-year operators to multi-location brands, we match each business to processing that fits how it actually runs.
Web Design Studios
Freelance Developers
App Development Agencies
SEO and Digital Marketing Firms
eCommerce Build Agencies
Hosting and Maintenance Providers
Branding and Design Agencies
IT Consultants
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Check my eligibilityEverything You Need to Accept, Protect and Run Payments.
One merchant account, configured for web design businesses, with these tools ready from day one.
Accept
Milestone Invoices
Bill a deposit at kickoff, then invoice each phase as you deliver. Clients pay by card or ACH from a link.
Recurring Retainers
Save the card with consent and bill hosting, care plans and retainers on a fixed date each month.
Protect
Scope and Approval Records
Attach your signed proposal and sign-offs to each payment so you can answer a dispute with proof.
New-Client Fraud Checks
AVS, CVV and 3-D Secure on online payments help flag stolen cards before you start the work.
Operate
ACH for Large Invoices
Offer bank payments on big project invoices to give clients a lower-cost option on five-figure bills.
A Specialist for Service Firms
One contact who understands project billing and can raise limits when you land a big build.
Stop Chasing Invoices by Email.
Get paid on deposits, milestones and retainers with one agency account. Eligibility subject to underwriting.
From First Call to First Payment.
Tell Us How You Sell
Tell us how you bill: deposits, milestones, retainers or hourly, and your typical project size.
We Structure the Account
We set up invoicing, recurring billing and limits that fit your largest projects.
Approval and Setup
Approval decisions move faster with a complete application. Then you can send your first invoice.
Ongoing Support
Your specialist helps with disputes and adjusts limits as your agency takes on bigger work.
Merchant Feedback
What Web Design Merchants Say about MannyPay.
Google reviews ★★★★★
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“Billing clients on retainers used to mean disputes. MannyPay's recurring billing and clear invoices cut our chargebacks way down.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have a Question?
A MannyPay specialist can walk you through it, with no obligation.
Why would a web developer or agency be considered higher-risk?
Custom project scopes, upfront deposits, milestone billing and recurring retainers create dispute and chargeback exposure that some processors flag. MannyPay sets up accounts suited to project-based and subscription billing.
Can I bill clients on retainers and milestones?
Yes — recurring billing, invoicing and payment links let you collect deposits, milestone payments and monthly retainers automatically.
How do you reduce disputes on custom work?
Clear contracts, itemized invoices, signed approvals and a descriptive billing descriptor cut down on "I don't recognize this" and scope-related disputes.
Can I accept international client payments?
Yes — a gateway with multi-currency support and fraud screening handles card-not-present, cross-border payments.
What do I need to get started?
A business license, EIN and a short description of your billing model. Most standard applications are approved quickly.
Let’s Find the Right Web Design Setup.
Tell us a little about your business and a MannyPay specialist will recommend the right account, hardware, gateway and pricing. No obligation, no pressure.
- Call us1-844-MANNYPAY
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- Write to ussales@mannypay.io
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