Accepting payments after booking (in what forms do you use?)

AuthenticLucyAuthenticLucy
in Pro Cuddling

I have a question for other pros, especially those based in the US.

A lot of the clients I've encountered prefer paying in cash, which I completely understand. I've noticed some pros require deposits from new clients or those without karma points, for good reason.

Do any of you require full payment upfront, or do you typically collect a deposit and accept the remaining balance in cash?

I've had a few cancellations, particularly from clients who initially seem to understand the platonic expectations on the platform, but once contact information is exchanged, their true intentions come out.

I'm pretty firm with my boundaries, although I do allow some flexibility as long as everything remains within the platonic realm. I've also had several great cuddling experiences with clients, most of whom preferred paying in cash.

For those who require deposits, I'm curious how you handle payments when clients prefer cash or aren't comfortable using payment apps.

I also recognize that both pros and clients may go by a different name than their legal name for privacy reasons. So I can understand the dilemma with apps like Cash App or other payment services that may reveal someone's real name when sending or receiving payments.

Some people are understandably hesitant to share their personal banking information, usernames, or legal names. I'm wondering if there's a more discreet and secure way to collect deposits or upfront payments without either party having access to unnecessary personal or financial information.

Ideally, I'm looking for something that works for US based pros.

What payment methods or booking systems have worked best for you?

  1. What form of payment do you use to pay/receive for your cuddling sessions?7 votes
    1. Cash
      57.14%
    2. Venmo/paypal/Cash app/other?
      42.86%

Comments

  • xandriarainxandriarain

    I accept both except for the first section session I require a 50% electronic deposit. I have my payment processor square and then I also do Venmo, PayPal Cash app and Apple Cash.

  • MelNYCMelNYC
    edited October 8

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  • AuthenticLucyAuthenticLucy

    @xandriarain when you first started out did you always have that rule in place for first time buyers?

  • MeltMyWayMeltMyWay

    I accept Venmo and cash. When I need a deposit from someone who only wants to pay cash ... I will allow them to purchase an e gift card through Amazon that goes to my cuddle email. It keeps their payment private from me and just shows up in their credit card statement as an Amazon purchase. That usually fixes the 2 main reasons they want to pay cash in first place.