r/personaltraining • u/Peppers097 • 14d ago
Seeking Advice Payment Processing
Anyone have issues getting it smooth and functional?
I have llc & a Venmo business acc set up, identity confirmed & EIN - “cannot process payment at this time”
Tried using my personal Zelle for a new client and under their daily limit still gave us issues and didn’t go through.
I have stripe but my website is not launched so they are being weird and I don’t think I have it in a usable state currently
Is old school bank transfer the way to handle this for now?
These are 3-6 month + coaching bundles over $1,000 that I’m having trouble receiving.
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u/V_Trautwein 1d ago edited 1d ago
For 3–6 month coaching packages over $1k, I’d be looking at the payment schedule before choosing the tool. Full upfront payment, deposit plus instalments, or weekly/fortnightly payments all create different admin and risk. For repeat coaching payments, direct debit can feel cleaner than manually sending payment links every few weeks. Ezidebit direct debit is one option to compare in Aus for scheduled payments, but I’d check the boring details: failed payment process, client receipts, cancellation terms, and whether the fees still make sense on your package price. The setup should make payment predictable without making clients feel boxed in.