How Smarter Payment Processing Helps Construction Companies Get Paid Faster
Construction companies deal with some of the most complex payment cycles of any industry — from large invoices to progress payments to retainage. The last thing you need is a payment processor that slows you down or eats into your margins with excessive fees.
Zermatt Payments is helping contractors, builders, and trades simplify how they get paid — while improving cash flow and cutting costs.

The Payment Challenges Construction Companies Face
Construction payments are anything but simple:
- Large invoices often take weeks (or months) to collect
- Progress billing needs flexibility in how payments are accepted
- Traditional processors often don’t support construction’s unique needs
- Fees and delayed funding make cash flow even harder to manage
How Zermatt Payments Solves These Pain Points
We work with contractors every day to streamline payments and speed up collections:
- Support for large-ticket processing without rate penalties
- Accept ACH payments as well as cards to reduce fees on large invoices
- Quick, easy payment links to send with progress invoices
- Next-day funding options to improve cash flow
- Real-time reporting and reconciliation tools to keep your accounting clean
- Dedicated support team familiar with construction industry needs
Why It Matters
Getting paid faster helps your business stay healthy:
- Reduce reliance on credit lines
- Improve cash-on-hand for materials and payroll
- Simplify financial reporting and job costing
Conclusion:
Whether you run a general contracting firm, a specialty trade business