Flexible Payment Options for Service Professionals
One of the biggest challenges for independent professionals is getting paid consistently and on time. Different clients prefer different payment methods, and forcing everyone into a single option means losing potential bookings. Sessio is designed to accommodate how your clients actually want to pay.
Card Payments via Stripe
Connect your Stripe account to accept credit and debit card payments directly. Clients can pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or enter their card details manually. Payments are processed instantly, and funds go directly to your Stripe account. Sessio never takes a cut of your client payments.
Cash Payments
For in-person sessions, many clients prefer paying cash. Sessio tracks cash bookings with a "Pay with Cash" option. The session is confirmed immediately, and the payment is settled during the session itself.
Off-Platform Payments
Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, WeChat Pay, Alipay — your clients already use these apps daily. Sessio's "Pay Outside App" option lets clients book a session and settle payment through whatever method works best. The app tracks the payment status with a simple confirmation flow:
- Client books and selects "Pay Outside App"
- Client sends payment via their preferred method
- Client marks the payment as sent in the app
- You confirm receipt, and the session is fully confirmed
Why Flexibility Matters
Forcing clients to pay a specific way creates friction. A tennis coach in the US might have clients who prefer Venmo. A tutor in China might work with clients who use WeChat Pay. A consultant in Europe might prefer bank transfers. Sessio adapts to your market.
Refunds Made Simple
When cancellations happen, Sessio handles refunds automatically for card payments. For off-platform payments, the app provides a clear tracking flow so both you and your client can confirm the refund has been processed.
The best payment system is the one your clients will actually use. Sessio makes that possible.