What Is Invoicr? The Free Invoicing App Built for UK Tradespeople
Invoicr is a free invoicing app designed specifically for UK sole traders, plumbers, electricians, gardeners, and other tradespeople. Unlike card-based payment processors, it lets your clients pay you directly bank-to-bank via UK open banking, so you keep more of every invoice.
How Invoicr Works
Invoicr is an invoicing and billing app that lets UK freelancers and small business owners create, send, and get paid without leaving their phone. You build an invoice on iOS or Android, your client receives it (via email, WhatsApp on Pro tier, or a shareable link), and they pay you directly from their bank account. The app stores your invoice history, tracks payments, and handles VAT and CIS compliance on the Business plan. There's no signup friction for your clients, no card machine fees, and no waiting for payment processors to batch and settle your money.
Why Bank-to-Bank Payments Matter
Invoicr's core difference is how payment works. A traditional card processor charges 1.5% to 2.5% per transaction; on a £500 invoice, that's £7.50 to £12.50 gone. Invoicr uses UK open banking instead, so your client approves the payment from their own bank app, and the money goes straight to your account. The fee is a flat, transparent cost around £4 on that same £500 invoice. For tradespeople running on tight margins, that's the difference between profit and breaking even on smaller jobs.
Free Tier vs Pro and Business
The Free plan covers 5 invoices per month and 3 customers, so it's genuinely free for part-time or new traders testing the water. Pro (£9.99/month or £79.99/year) unlocks unlimited invoices, automated payment reminders, WhatsApp invoice delivery, and quote generation. Business (£19.99/month or £179.99/year) adds 5 team seats, VAT and CIS compliance modules, and accountant export so you can hand your data straight to your bookkeeper. No plan charges you for payments processed, unlike Stripe or PayPal.
Who Uses Invoicr
Invoicr is built for UK sole traders and tradespeople who invoice clients directly and want to get paid faster with lower fees. That includes plumbers, electricians, builders, gardeners, mobile mechanics, tilers, decorators, cleaners, and consultants. If you're self-employed in the UK, invoice from your phone, and your clients have UK bank accounts, Invoicr removes the friction of payment. Your client doesn't need an app, doesn't see a card form, and you don't lose money to payment-processor margins.
Mobile-First and UK-Only
Invoicr runs natively on iOS and Android, so you send an invoice, track a payment, or chase a late client from anywhere. It's built specifically for UK compliance, so VAT thresholds, CIS deductions, and HMRC deadlines are baked in from the start. You won't find US-focused features or multi-currency complexity here; it's stripped down to what a UK sole trader actually needs. Your client portal uses secure token authentication, so you can share invoices with a private URL without exposing your account.
Getting Started with Invoicr
Download the app, sign up with your email and phone number, and create your first invoice in under two minutes. You add your client details, itemise the work or products, set a due date, and choose how they pay. On the Free plan, your first 5 invoices each month are live immediately. If you hit that limit and want more, you upgrade to Pro or Business in-app. Payment reminders, team seats, and compliance tools activate the moment you subscribe. No setup fees, no minimum commitment, no contract.
Download Invoicr and send your first invoice in two minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Invoicr really free?
Yes. The Free plan includes 5 invoices per month, 3 customers, and bank-to-bank payment processing. You only pay if you upgrade to Pro or Business.
Does my client need an app to pay me?
No. Your client receives the invoice by email, WhatsApp (Pro tier), or a link, and pays you directly from their own bank app using UK open banking. They don't install anything.
How much do you save compared to a card processor?
On a £500 invoice, bank-to-bank costs around £4 in Invoicr fees, versus £7.50 to £12.50 with a typical card processor. The larger your invoices, the more you save.
Can I use Invoicr if I'm not in the UK?
Invoicr is built for UK sole traders and uses UK banking rails. If your clients are outside the UK, you'll need a different payment method.
Does Invoicr handle VAT and CIS?
The Free and Pro plans don't include compliance modules. The Business plan (£19.99/month) adds VAT and CIS compliance, automated thresholds, and accountant export for your bookkeeper.
Can I add team members?
Yes, but only on the Business plan (£19.99/month or £179.99/year), which includes 5 team seats so you can share invoicing across your business.