Make it easy for students to pay and improve your cash flow.
Payment Options to Offer
Credit/Debit Cards
Essential. Most students expect to pay by card online.
Package Prepayment
Sell lesson packages. Get paid upfront.
Payment Plans
Optional. Can help with expensive packages but adds complexity.
Processing Options
Built-in Processing
Many driving school software solutions include payment processing.
Stripe/Square Integration
Common integrations. Standard rates around 2.9% + $0.30.
Best Practices
Collect Payment Upfront
Prepayment reduces no-shows and improves cash flow.
Automate Invoicing
Let software generate and send invoices automatically.
Track Balances
Know who owes what at a glance.
Send Payment Reminders
Automated reminders for outstanding balances.
Reducing Processing Fees
- Encourage package purchases (fewer transactions)
- Consider ACH for large amounts
- Pass on fees where legal