Built for UK businesses
GBP invoicing built in
Set GBP as default. Invoices, quotes and reports in pounds — with any other currency available for overseas clients.
Cards + Bacs via Stripe
Clients pay by card or Bacs Direct Debit from a Pay Now link. The invoice reconciles itself when the payment clears.
20% VAT + VAT number
Add 20% VAT (or reduced/zero rates) per line item and your VAT registration number, both shown clearly on the invoice.
Automatic payment reminders
Stop chasing overdue invoices by hand. BillRyt emails polite reminders on your schedule until the invoice is paid.
Quotes → invoices
Send a branded quote, then convert it to an invoice in one click once approved — with a full audit trail.
Selling into Africa too? Add Paystack
BillRyt is one of the few tools that puts Stripe and Paystack on the same invoice — collect from a client in London and a client in Lagos, from one dashboard.
Invoicing in the United Kingdom — the real picture
UK sole traders and small agencies juggle VAT, Making Tax Digital record-keeping and clients who treat net-30 as a suggestion. Word/Excel invoices emailed as PDFs leave you reconciling bank statements by hand and awkwardly chasing late payers.
BillRyt sends a professional, VAT-correct invoice with a Pay Now button. Clients pay by card or Bacs via Stripe, the invoice marks itself paid, and reminders chase automatically. Your records export cleanly to Xero, QuickBooks or FreeAgent.
VAT in the United Kingdom
The UK standard VAT rate is 20%, with reduced (5%) and zero rates for certain goods and services. BillRyt lets you apply the right rate per line item and print your VAT number on every invoice.
Add your VAT number in Settings → Workspace — it prints on every invoice. Not VAT-registered? Leave it off and invoice without VAT.
Payment methods in the United Kingdom
Credit / debit card
Popularvia Stripe
Visa, Mastercard, Amex. The default for most UK client payments.
Bacs Direct Debit
Popularvia Stripe
Lower fees for recurring or larger invoices — clients authorise once, you collect.
Faster Payments (bank transfer)
via Manual
Common for B2B — the client transfers to your account and you record it in BillRyt.
A worked example
Scenario: A London consultancy bills a client £3,000 for a project. VAT at 20% applies, and the invoice shows the consultancy's VAT number.
BillRyt calculates VAT automatically and prints the VAT number in the footer. Client pays by card or Bacs via Stripe.
Frequently asked questions
Does BillRyt handle UK VAT?
Yes. Apply 20% (or reduced/zero) VAT per line item, and add your VAT registration number so it prints on every invoice. If you're not VAT-registered, simply invoice without it.
Can I invoice and get paid in GBP?
Yes. Set GBP as your default currency; clients pay by card or Bacs Direct Debit via Stripe. Other currencies are available for overseas clients.
How do my clients pay?
Each invoice includes a Pay Now link — UK clients pay by card or Bacs via Stripe, or you can record a Faster Payments bank transfer manually.
Is BillRyt free to use in the UK?
Yes — the Free plan is free forever, no credit card required. Paid plans add more features and team seats. See /pricing for current rates.