Reaching the Offline Customer
Not everyone is on Instagram or checking email. For tradespeople, delivery drivers, and local service providers, SMS is still king. It has a 98% open rate. However, you can't easily send a PDF invoice or a complex checkout form via text.
The Lightweight Payment Request
Paycilo is optimized for SMS. Our links are short and our pages are ultra-lightweight, loading instantly even on slow 3G connections. This makes Paycilo the perfect tool for collecting payments from clients who aren't tech-savvy.
Real-World Scenarios
- Delivery Drivers: "I'm 5 minutes away. Please pay the balance here: [Paycilo Link]." The customer clicks, copies the account number, and pays before you arrive.
- Tradespeople: A plumber finishes a job. Instead of writing a paper receipt, he texts a Paycilo link. The homeowner pays immediately. No chasing checks, no card machine needed.
- Debt Collection: A polite SMS reminder with a direct payment link is the most effective way to recover small debts. It removes the barrier of "I'll do it later when I find your details."
Universal Compatibility
A Paycilo link works on any smartphone, from a high-end iPhone to a budget Android. It doesn't require the customer to download an app or sign up. If they can browse the web, they can pay you. This universality is crucial for SMS-based commerce.