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Billing & Invoices

Transparent billing, detailed invoices, and flexible payment options.

How billing works

PrintPort3D uses simple, transparent billing—you only pay when orders are fulfilled. No monthly fees, no subscriptions.

Pay-As-You-Go Model

Charges only apply when your products are printed and shipped. No upfront costs or hidden fees.

Order Received
Customer pays you
+$45
PrintPort3D Production
Materials + print time
-$12
Shippo Label
Via your Shippo account
-$6
You Keep
Your profit
$27

No monthly fees

Unlike other platforms, there are zero subscription fees. Perfect for side hustles and part-time sellers—pay only when you sell.

What you're charged for

Every order has two cost components:

Production Cost

The cost to 3D print your item, including:

  • Material (filament based on weight)
  • Labor (print time converted to cost)
  • Quality control and packaging
  • Optional add-ons (LED kits, parts, etc.)
Shipping via Shippo

You purchase shipping labels through your own Shippo account (connected via OAuth):

  • Discounted carrier rates (30-50% off retail)
  • Cost based on package size, weight, and destination
  • Multiple carriers: USPS, UPS, FedEx
  • Billed directly by Shippo to your account
What's NOT included in charges:
  • Transaction fees (PrintPort3D covers these)
  • Platform commissions (0% take rate)
  • Monthly subscriptions or account fees
  • Storage or listing fees
  • Customer service charges

Viewing invoices

Detailed invoices are generated for every order:

1

Access billing page

Navigate to SettingsBilling or click your profile → Billing & Invoices

2

View invoice list

See all invoices with date, order number, amount, and status. Use filters to find specific invoices.

3

Download invoice

Click any invoice to view details, then Download PDF for your records or accounting.

Invoice details include:
  • Order number and date
  • Customer name and address
  • Product details (name, SKU, quantity)
  • Production cost breakdown
  • Shipping cost (carrier and service)
  • Total charge
  • Payment method used
  • Transaction ID for reference

Managing payment methods

Add and manage payment methods for automatic order billing:

Accepted payment methods

💳
Credit Cards
Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover
🏦
Debit Cards
Same as credit, lower fees

Adding a payment method

1

Go to Billing settings

Settings → Billing → Payment Methods

2

Click Add Payment Method

Choose card or bank account

3

Enter details

Card number, expiration, CVV, and billing address

4

Set as default (optional)

Toggle "Use as default payment method" to charge this card for all orders

Automatic charging

When an order is fulfilled, your default payment method is charged automatically. You'll receive an email receipt within 24 hours.

When you're billed

Charges occur based on order fulfillment:

Per-order billing

Each order is charged separately when it ships. You see exactly what each order costs in real-time. A Stripe receipt is emailed to you for every charge.

Failed payments

If a payment fails, here's what happens:

1
Instant notification

You receive an email immediately explaining why payment failed (expired card, insufficient funds, etc.)

2
Automatic retry

We retry the charge automatically after 24 hours in case it was a temporary issue

3
Update payment method

You have 7 days to update your payment method. Contact support if you need assistance. returned

4
Account suspension (if unresolved)

Multiple failed payments may pause new order fulfillment until balance is paid

Keep payment info current

Set a calendar reminder to update your card before it expires. Failed payments delay order fulfillment and upset customers.

Disputes and chargebacks

If a charge to your payment method seems incorrect:

Disputing a charge

If you believe a charge is incorrect:

1

Review the invoice

Find the charge in your billing history and download the detailed invoice

2

Contact support

If the charge is still unclear, contact support with the invoice number. We'll investigate within 24 hours.

3

Resolution

Valid errors are refunded immediately. Most disputes are resolved in 1-3 business days.

Don't file a chargeback first

Always contact PrintPort3D support before disputing through your bank. Chargebacks can suspend your account and prevent resolution. We're happy to refund genuine errors—just ask!

Billing history & receipts

Access your billing history and receipts:

Transaction history

View all past charges in your dashboard under Settings → Billing. Each transaction shows the order number, amount, date, and payment method used. For detailed exports, use your Stripe dashboard.

Tax documents

For US sellers, Stripe provides annual tax forms:

  • 1099-K: Issued if you process $600+ in payments (IRS requirement)
  • Available through your Stripe dashboard by January 31st each year