It’s a business account it only shows the name of the business. So no only the name you give. You can be as creative as you like and it’s so easy you can transfer instantly to your personal account from there. The card arrived in 4 days. I’m very impressed.

Hi All,

Thanks for the all the advice so far.

@GG,

I just applied for the Tide business account. I signed up as a sole trader and was asked all my personal details etc. Do I get to give them a business name to use on my account or is it when I give a client a name to my business bank account I get to choose  ?

I used my business name but you also give your real identity which is on the back of the card (I think, don’t have it to hand). And the business name is the same one I give to clients.

I used my personal number just in case.

I’ve only used it a couple of times so far but really pleased with the ease of use and quick transfers.

Just opened a TIDE account and it was really easy. I always ask for deposits for outcalls and overnights thanks ladies

Can't you ask to get your transfer by western union for your deposit and collect it via a post office in cash?
I don't do deposit but i know you can send money via this system and the one who receives the money can get it without any Id, just a password that the sender gives you?.

Since the first lockdown started I realised I had to do some changes and I started implementing deposits for all non regulars and I found that to be very helpful. Most of my clients are however regulars but if anyone new wanted to meet me during all the 3 lockdowns a deposit of 50-30% of my rates where needed. It worked really well for me and helped to weed out the non genuine ones and the tws. I am now continuing to ask for deposits for outcalls, bookings after certain hours if its a new client and the ones who have reports/negative feedback.

This past week I had two new clients requesting to see me and they seemed a bit dodgy so I asked for a deposit and no questions asked they paid it straight away. Of course, you will always get the ones who won’t want to pay but I just say I understand and wish them all the best.

Just wondering, do you take a percentage or a fixed amount as I am getting so annoyed with no shows 

Thank you

I find that clients don’t mind paying me a £20 deposit as it’s a small token and I have a lot of aw feedback in the hundreds. So I politely tell them that I am the one with the feedback and good reviews. And when you break it down to them that it makes you feel safer they are ok with it.