ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM FOR LEGAL FIRMS

Legal Payment Software That Gets You Paid Faster

Give clients easier ways to pay-and get paid instantly, every time.

Get Paid Faster

Collect payments instantly- no more delays or follow-ups.

More Ways To Pay

Accept credit, debit card payments from invoices, intake forms, or your client portal.

Built Into Your Workflow

Take, track, and reconcile payments- directly in Smokeball.

User-friendly online legal forms for smooth client intake

Automate data capture

Data collected from online legal intake forms is instantly stored in Smokeball, reducing errors and manual data entry.

Convert more leads

Stay on top of new enquiries with alerts and real time reporting - helping you respond faster and secure more clients.

Access a library of legal intake forms

Leverage a collection of digital intake forms tailored to different practice areas and jurisdictions.

More Ways to Pay

Today’s clients expect flexible, digital payment options—and firms that deliver get paid faster.

Smokeball Payments is an online payment system for legal firms. Enabling clients an easy way to pay online using Visa, Mastercard, or American Express—directly from an invoice, intake form, or client portal.

Simplify Client Collaboration

Get Paid the Way Your Clients Prefer

Collect payments at every stage of the client journey:

  • Intake forms for upfront payments
  • "Pay Now" buttons on digital invoices
  • QR codes on printed invoice
  • Secure links via the client portal

Fully Integrated With Your Billing Workflow

Smokeball Payments connects seamlessly with your billing, so everything stays in sync- no double handling or manual updates.

  • Track, collect, and reconcile payments in one place
  • Invoices are automatically marked as paid when a client completes payment
  • Smoother workflows from invoice to reconciliation

Bill Your Way- With Flexibility For Any Case

Easily take payments for consultations, retainers, plans, or trust deposits- and securely store cards to make future billing seamless.

Flexible Surcharge Options

With no monthly fees, you simply pay a small transaction percentage and per-payment fee- only when a client pays.

You can also choose to pass the transaction fee on to your client or absorb the cost yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smokeball Payments?

Smokeball Payments is Legal Payment Software that allows your firm to securely accept online credit, debit payments directly from invoices, intake forms, your client portal, or a secure link. It's designed for law firms and fully integrated into your Smokeball workflow.

How does online payments benefit my law firm?

Smokeball Payments helps your firm get paid faster and spend less time chasing invoices. It reduces admin, simplifies reconciliation, and gives clients more convenient ways to pay- leading to smoother billing and improved cash flow.

How much does Smokeball Payments cost?

There are no monthly fees for Smokeball Payments. You simply pay a transaction percentage and a small per-transaction fee. See full pricing details here.

You can choose to absorb these fees or pass them on to your clients as a surcharge.

What payments methods can clients use?

Clients can pay using credit or debit cards from Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. Payments can be made through digital invoices, online intake forms, QR codes on printed invoices, or directly via the client portal.

Can I collect trust payments?

Yes. Payments enables you to collect payments to trust from your clients.

Who processes the payments?

Payments are securely processed by FeeWise, our trusted legal payments partner. Your client's data is encrypted and handled in accordance with PCI DSS standards.

What information is required to set up payments in Smokeball?

To apply, you must be an authorised principal who owns 25% or more of the firm. You'll need to provide basic firm and identification details, along with your nominated operating and/or trust account details.

Is surcharging available on Smokeball Payments?

Yes. Your firm can choose whether to absorb the transaction fee or pass it on to the client as a surcharge. This gives you flexibility over how payment costs are managed.

Is Smokeball Payments PCI compliant?

Yes. Payments are securely processed through FeeWise, a PCI DSS-compliant provider. Your client's card details are encrypted and never stored in Smokeball, ensuring a secure experience for both your firm and your clients.

Where is Smokeball Payments available and who has access to this feature?

Smokeball Payments is currently available to firms in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It's available to firms using eligible Smokeball plans. Access to apply is limited to principals who own at least 25% of the firm.

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