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Xero + Speed: Turn Every Invoice into an Instant Payment with Lightning Network

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You've spent years building a lean operation. Your project management is tight. Your Xero dashboard gives you a real-time view of revenue, expenses, and cash position. You picked Xero because it's cloud-first, beautifully designed, and connects to the 1,000+ apps your business depends on.

But look at your accounts receivable. Really look at it. That $12,000 invoice you sent last Tuesday? Still showing as "Awaiting Payment." The $7,500 from your Australian client? Stuck somewhere between SWIFT intermediaries. The $3,200 credit card payment that came through yesterday? You'll actually have access to those funds in 2–3 business days, minus $92.80 in processing fees and a $0.30 per-transaction charge you barely notice until you add it all up at the end of the quarter.

Now picture this: your client receives the invoice, clicks a payment link, and the money is in your account before they close the browser tab. No intermediary bank. No pending period. No percentage carved off the top. That's not a future promise, it's what happens today when you connect Xero to Speed through PayInBTC.me.

Why Xero and Speed Are Built for Each Other

More than 4.2 million subscribers worldwide

Xero is the accounting platform of choice for more than 4.2 million subscribers worldwide, with especially strong adoption in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. It's known for its clean interface, powerful bank reconciliation, and extensive app marketplace. Freelancers, agencies, and growing businesses choose Xero because it gets out of the way and lets them focus on work.

Instant Settlement

Speed is a Bitcoin and stablecoin payment processor built from the ground up on Lightning Network infrastructure. Backed by $8 million in strategic funding from Tether and ego death capital, Speed focuses on what matters most to businesses accepting payments: instant settlement, low fees, and developer-friendly APIs. Speed charges a transparent 1% per transaction, with no setup fees, no monthly costs, and no hidden charges. Thousands of businesses across 100+ countries already use it.

Every Xero invoice becomes a potential instant-settlement payment

When you connect them through PayInBTC.me, every Xero invoice becomes a potential instant-settlement payment. Your client sees a Bitcoin payment option, clicks the link, and Speed's Lightning infrastructure settles the transaction in seconds. The Bitcoin arrives directly in your Speed account. Your Xero workflow doesn't change at all.

How the Integration Works in Practice

1

Connect your accounts

Register at PayInBTC.me and link your Xero account via OAuth 2.0 (secure, read-only access). Then connect your Speed merchant account. The whole process takes about five minutes.
2

Customize your invoice template

Add the PayInBTC.me payment link to your Xero invoice template. Xero's template system supports custom fields and footer text, making this a quick configuration step.
3

Invoice normally

Create invoices in Xero exactly the way you always do, set the amount, currency, due date, and line items. The Bitcoin payment link appears alongside your existing payment options (bank transfer, credit card, PayPal, etc.).
4

Client pays in seconds

When your client clicks the Bitcoin link, PayInBTC.me reads the invoice details from Xero (amount, currency, invoice number), calculates the real-time BTC equivalent, and redirects to a Speed-powered checkout page. The client scans a QR code or pays from any Lightning-enabled wallet.
5

Funds settle instantly

The Bitcoin arrives in your Speed account within seconds. You receive an email confirmation from PayInBTC.me. No waiting, no pending status, no "funds will be available in 2–3 business days."

What This Means for Your Cash Flow

End the Settlement Delay

With credit cards, payments take 2–3 business days to settle. That's money sitting in limbo. With Speed's Lightning payments, settlement takes 1–5 seconds. The invoice is paid, the money is yours, and you can reinvest it, pay your own bills, or simply breathe easier knowing your cash position is real, not projected.

Significant Fee Savings

Speed charges 1% per transaction with no setup fees or monthly costs. Compare that to credit card processing at 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. For a business billing $100,000 annually, that's approximately $1,875 saved per year.

Eliminate Chargeback Risk

If you've ever had a client dispute a credit card payment 30 days after you delivered the work, you know the sinking feeling. Bitcoin payments are final. There is no chargeback mechanism. Once the Lightning payment confirms, which takes seconds, the funds are irreversibly yours.

Global Payments Without Friction

Xero already supports multi-currency invoicing. Speed already operates in 100+ countries. Together through PayInBTC.me, you can invoice a client in Japanese yen and let them pay in Bitcoin. No SWIFT network. No correspondent banks. No $45 wire transfer fees.

A Developer-Friendly Platform You Can Grow Into

Speed offers clean REST APIs, comprehensive SDKs, and a sandbox environment for testing. While you don't need any technical knowledge for the basic PayInBTC.me integration, businesses with developer resources can extend the functionality through Speed's API.

Stack Bitcoin Alongside Your Existing Methods

Adding Bitcoin doesn't mean removing anything. Your clients who prefer bank transfer still use bank transfer. Clients who pay by credit card still use credit card. The Bitcoin option simply gives you, and your clients, one more choice.

The Fee Savings at Every Revenue Level

Annual Revenue Credit Card Fees (2.9% + $0.30) Speed + PayInBTC Fees Annual Savings
$50,000 ~$1,450 ~$525 $925
$100,000 ~$2,900 ~$1,025 $1,875
$250,000 ~$7,250 ~$2,525 $4,725

Speed charges 1% per transaction. PayInBTC.me's annual plan costs approximately $25/year for unlimited invoices. The savings scale with your revenue.

Who Is This Combination Built For?

Creative agencies and studios

Design, video, and branding agencies that bill project milestones can get paid the moment work is approved, not three business days later.

Freelance developers and consultants

Solo professionals billing internationally benefit from instant settlement and zero wire fees. If you're billing hourly and sending weekly invoices, faster payment means better cash flow management.

SaaS companies with B2B invoicing

Software businesses that send invoices for annual contracts or enterprise licenses can offer Bitcoin as a premium payment option for clients who value speed and finality.

UK, Australian, and New Zealand businesses

Xero's strongest markets align well with Speed's global coverage. If you're invoicing US or European clients from these regions, you eliminate the cross-border payment penalty entirely.

Get Started in 5 Minutes

  1. Register at payinbtc.me/register, your first month is free.
  2. Connect Xero and Speed through the PayInBTC setup wizard.
  3. Update your Xero invoice template with the Bitcoin payment link.
  4. Send your next invoice and experience instant settlement.

No credit card required. No contracts. Cancel anytime. Start with pay-per-invoice pricing if you want to test before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do my clients need to use Speed to pay?

No. The checkout page generated by Speed accepts payment from any Bitcoin or Lightning wallet. Your clients can pay from whatever wallet they already use.

Can I convert the Bitcoin to traditional currency?

Yes. Speed supports conversion and settlement options. Check Speed's current features at tryspeed.com for the latest on fiat conversion and payout options.

What currencies can I invoice in through Xero?

Xero supports invoicing in 160+ currencies. PayInBTC.me reads the invoice amount and currency, then calculates the equivalent BTC at the current exchange rate when your client clicks the payment link.

Will this show up in my Xero bank reconciliation?

Currently, PayInBTC.me sends email notifications when invoices are paid. You can manually reconcile in Xero. Automatic reconciliation, where the invoice is marked as paid in Xero automatically, is planned for a future update.

What if a client clicks the link but doesn't pay immediately?

The payment link generates a real-time BTC amount each time it's accessed. If the client clicks today and comes back tomorrow, the exchange rate recalculates. The invoice amount in your base currency stays the same.

Is there a minimum or maximum invoice size?

There's no minimum or maximum on the PayInBTC.me side. Lightning Network payments work especially well for invoices up to several thousand dollars. For very large invoices, on-chain Bitcoin settlement is also available.

More questions? See our full FAQ →

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