Payment Methods

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Hey Guys

If you don't actually meet the client, what payment method do you use? I've currently got a client waiting for payment instruction on £1400 in the UK. I don't have PayPal and don't really want to mess about with it, so what other payment methods are convenient?

Thanks
Adam Downing
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  • He can always mail you a check.

    I use paypal, via an invoice sent by freshbooks.
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    • I use paypal and although at first I viewed it as a negative I just turn it around and tell prospects that:

      We use paypal for security reasons. No member of our staff has access to your credit card information.

      Most recognize that as an intelligent way to do business and considerate of their concerns about using their credit card.
  • I don't have PayPal so those suggestions are useless to me i'm afraid. It's limited and no matter what details I submit they don't want to unlimit. I've tried calls, emails the lot!
  • Western Union is an option.
  • Check out squareup.com. If they aren't in the UK maybe someone has the same service there. You can do phone and onsite credit card payments on your phone or tablet.
  • Call me old fashioned, but I LOVE putting good old fashioned checks in the bank.

    Congrats on having the problem of people wanting to give u money. :-)

    All success,

    Gary
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    • Hello Adam

      Ask them to do a straight bank transfer.You pay the charge though, it isn't much. 99.9% they will have online banking facility anyway so it is no trouble for them. If not they will hae telephone banking.

      It takes time for Merchant Services to be set up. Banks will credit check you these days.

      Might be an idea to open a bus account and start to build up a history if you don't have one already. Nat West is 2 years free banking for example.

      As above congrats on your problem.

      Dan
  • You can also Allpay.net. That's can use in UK. I hope it help you find the best solution and help it out.
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    • Now I believe if you have a customer sold, they will make the payment no matter what platform. The exception to that, is western union. Great for scams!
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  • I also prefer Paypal, Check or Wire Transfer. I do hate chasing people to collect money....
  • I use invoicera (Billing Software + Invoicing Software + Online Invoice Management System) and authorize.net. Invoicera is cheaper than freshbooks, has cheaper autobills, and has good support.

    Plus they didn't charge more for me to use authorize.net with them.
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    • It wont help for this sale.

      But, you seriously need to think about getting a real life merchant account.

      You will need 3.

      One for Visa and Master card.

      One for American Express

      One for Discover.

      American Express and Discover ARE sometimes bundled, but its not standard.

      Also. if your going to slack off on one, slack off on Discover.

      I also suggest, if you do decide to get a real merchant account,
      don't do it with out help from a colleague or friend who actually
      has one. Merchant acc sales are rife with scams, and high hidden fees
      IF you don't know what your looking for.

      A good place to start will be your bank.
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  • You can use Western Union or arrange with them for a bank transfer which you will be charged for.
  • You can try paysimple.com.
  • I think Paypal is quite a good option. It is reliable and secure. I am not denying that there are certain woes around with Paypal with their fees and charges. But still, they are quite convenient and reliable. I have also heard that moneybookers.com is quite good but I have never used it.
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    • I tend to use paypal as the easiest way to collect money. Its easy, convenient and reliable.
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    Hey Guys If you don't actually meet the client, what payment method do you use? I've currently got a client waiting for payment instruction on £1400 in the UK. I don't have PayPal and don't really want to mess about with it, so what other payment methods are convenient?