The Awkwardness of Asking for Money
For private tutors, piano teachers, and personal trainers, the end of the session can be awkward. Asking “Can you transfer the money now?” often feels unprofessional. Additionally, relying on parents or clients to remember your bank details from a text message sent three weeks ago leads to late payments.
The Professional Payment Portal
Paycilo professionalizes this interaction. You provide a permanent link: paycilo.com/@PianoWithSarah. You can send this in your scheduling email or WhatsApp reminder.
The client clicks the link, sees the fee (if you’ve noted it) and your bank details. They pay via their app. It separates the teaching relationship from the financial transaction.
Recurring Payments Made Easy
While Paycilo doesn’t auto-charge cards (remember, we aren’t a processor), having a permanent link makes manual recurring payments a habit. Parents know “I just go to Sarah’s link and pay.” They don’t need to ask for details every month. It reduces the administrative friction that causes payments to be delayed.