Payment terms – how long until I get paid?
Payment terms
When you send an invoice via Paidin, it includes a payment term specifying how many days the customer has to pay. The most common term in Sweden is 30 days net, meaning the customer has 30 days from the invoice date to pay.
Standard terms: 30 days
If nothing else has been agreed between you and your customer, 30 days always applies. This means the customer has the right to pay within 30 days, even if you prefer faster payment.
Can I change the payment terms?
Yes. In the Paidin portal, you can choose other payment terms. However, this requires that you and your customer have agreed on it before the invoice is sent.
Common payment terms:
- 10 days - short payment time, requires agreement with the customer
- 15 days - common for smaller assignments with agreement
- 20 days - a middle ground, requires agreement
- 30 days - standard, always applies if nothing else is agreed
Important: If you and the customer have not agreed on shorter terms, the customer can always choose to pay within 30 days, regardless of what the invoice states.
When do I get my salary?
You receive your net salary after Paidin has received the payment from your customer and the invoice is fully paid. From the moment the payment arrives, Paidin usually pays your salary on the next banking day.
The timeline in practice:
- You create and send the invoice (takes a few minutes)
- The customer pays within the payment term (usually 30 days)
- Paidin receives the payment and processes it
- You receive your net salary - usually the next banking day
Tips for getting paid faster
- Agree on shorter terms in advance - talk to your customer before invoicing
- Invoice immediately - the sooner you send the invoice, the sooner the payment term starts
- Be clear - make sure the invoice has the correct details so the customer does not need to ask for corrections
Summary
Standard payment terms are 30 days. Other terms can only be used if you and the customer have agreed on it. You receive your salary after the customer has paid, usually the next banking day after payment is received.