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Approval to use online payments is subject to eligibility criteria, including identity verification and credit review. You’ll need to answer a few questions about your business and provide us with a little more information about yourself in order to get approved to accept online payments. Wave uses real, double-entry accounting software. Accountants do, and they’ll thank you for it. Connect your bank accounts in seconds with the Pro Plan.

1. “Wave invoicing makes your life a whole lot easier and takes that worry off you. I’ve tried Quickbooks—it’s a bit more complicated and technical, and takes more time to set up.”
2. Wave uses real, double-entry accounting software.
3. See our step-by-step guide on how to import bookkeeping data into Wave here.
4. This can help you save time and make financial decisions quickly.
5. Learn more about how Wave support works here.

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Visit your dashboard or use your invoicing or accounting features, and click the peach “Upgrade now” button. Learn more about changing subscription periods and plan types, and how to cancel your Pro subscription in what is a note receivable our Help Centre. Have an eye on the big picture so you can make better business decisions.

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It’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made when it comes to making sure my accounting is on point. “Wave invoicing makes your life a whole lot easier and takes that worry off you. I’ve tried Quickbooks—it’s a bit more complicated and technical, and takes more time to set up.” Our (non-judgmental) team of bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll experts is standing by to coach you—or do the work for you.

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Automate the most tedious parts of bookkeeping and get more time for what you love.

Any connections between you, your bank accounts, and Wave are protected by 256-bit SSL encryption. Wave is a PCI-DSS Level 1 Service Provider. Create beautiful invoices, accept online payments, and make accounting easy—all in one place—with Wave’s suite of money management tools. We provide different levels of support, depending on the plan and/or the add-on features you choose. Learn more about how Wave support works here.

Wave’s accounting software is built for small business owners. Be your own accountant, thanks to Wave’s automated features, low cost, and simple interface. Bank data connections are read-only and use 256-bit encryption. Servers are housed under physical and electronic protection. Wave is PCI Level-1 certified for handling credit card and bank account information. To upgrade to the Pro Plan, sign into Wave.

Yes, switching from other accounting apps or products to Wave is easy! See our step-by-step guide on how to import bookkeeping data into Wave here. We built our payroll tool for small business owners, so it’s easy to use AND teaches you as you go. Monitor your cash flow, stay organized, and stop sweating tax season. Say #sorrynotsorry to your spreadsheets and shoeboxes. When I signed up with Wave it was a no brainer.