Why not PayPal?
On the rare occasions when we’re paid for a standup engagement via PayPal, we are moved to sing that method’s praises. No hauling around gobs of cash, no humping a check to the bank and waiting for it to clear, no waiting for a check to arrive in the mail. It’s so 21st century– sending cash via email!
We’ve been paid via PayPal on a dozen or so occasions over the past two years. There are drawbacks– PayPal takes a point or two for their trouble (have the club/booker tack on the difference!) and transferring money from one’s PayPal account to one’s bank account is not instantaneous. It is certainly not ideal for all situations. But the benefits outweigh the negatives as far as we’re concerned.
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PayPal and its main competitor, Google Checkout, are also great for collecting deposits. I used to bristle at the thought of giving up a percentage to PayPal or Google. But the peace of mind knowing that your gig is confirmed beats waiting days – or weeks – for your deposit check to arrive in the mail. Getting your deposit quickly is especially comforting for last-minute bookings or shows where you need to book travel right away.