Nickel vs. Forwardly
See why Nickel is rated America's best payments platform and the #1 Forwardly alternative
Nickel vs. Forwardly, feature by feature.
Accounts & Integration
Three* reasons customers choose Nickel over Forwardly
*There are a lot more than three
Truly unlimited free ACH payments. Send and receive ACH payments for free. No monthly caps or restrictions.
High value transactions. Process large payments up to $1M each without a hiccup or surprise holds.
Transparency & live support. Nickel is upfront about the status of your payments and you're never left guessing.
Rated above what you're using now.
Hundreds of 5-star G2 reviews from businesses that switched and never looked back.
“User-friendly and efficient — the integrations work smoothly and support answers every issue quickly.”
“Nickel has been a tremendous asset for my business”
“I love how Nickel integrates seamlessly into our Airtable software.”
One platform for your cashflow.
Invoice Payments
Request upfront, deposits, and milestone payments on any invoice.
Payment Page
Launch payment page for any product or service with no code.
Auto Pay
Save bank or card details on file and auto charge customers without the wait.
Bill Pay
Pay any business or 1099 contractor globally with card, ACH, wire or check.
Vendor Onboarding
Collect and verify vendor bank, business and tax details with a secure link.
Integrations and API
Sync with Quickbooks Online, Desktop, CRMs and all major US banks.
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How do I switch from Forwardly to Nickel?
Sign up for Nickel and connect your QuickBooks account. Your customers, vendors, and invoices sync through the integration. You can start sending invoices and paying vendors through Nickel the same day. Most businesses are fully live within a day.
How long does it take to be fully live after switching?
Most businesses send their first payment or invoice on day 1. The QuickBooks integration takes about 5 minutes, and records sync immediately. Vendor onboarding takes a day or two depending on how quickly your vendors respond to the secure link.
Does Nickel handle both AP and AR in one platform?
Yes, Nickel handles both. AR includes invoicing, payment links, recurring billing, autopay, and hosted payment pages. AP includes bill pay, vendor onboarding, and approval routing. Everything syncs to QuickBooks from one integration, and you manage it all from one dashboard.
What payment types does Nickel offer?
Nickel supports ACH (free), credit and debit cards including Apple Pay and Google Pay (2.9%), mailed checks ($2), and instant bank transfers through Nickel Balance. For paying vendors, Nickel also supports domestic and international wires to 135+ countries ($25).
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