Hiya

Just to pre-empt what you're likely to be advised of - there are lots of threads already and if you type "deposit" into the search box you'll see the previous discussions about this.

In terms of Paypal, I remember from previous discussions that this is not advisable, as not only is your personal info compromised but the money can also be recalled by the client, after the event. This obviously leaves the service provider in a very vulnerable position.

Please never ever give out your bank details, as this would compromise your anonymity and thus your personal security.

I know that some of the popular methods of taking deposit payments are via pre-paid card. This way, you give the client the name of the company and ask them to buy a top-up at a local shop. They then send you the top up number (similar to buying phone credit) and then the number you are sent enables you to add credit to your card.

Other posters have said that they ask clients to send them credits via AW.

Hope you find some useful info, without needing to compromise your personal safety.

Mimi x

I thought if someone sends money as a 'gift' via paypal then it can't be retracted? Has this changed?

I thought if someone sends money as a 'gift' via paypal then it can't be retracted? Has this changed?

Not sure to be honest Cora/Caylee! I just know I've read the likes of the below and considered it a risk not worth taking...

http://www.saafe.info/main/index.php?topic=14563.msg114783#msg114783

If it has changed, that would be good to know!

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Upon searching through some more threads, I see some ladies are recommending 360 money cards?

Did an internet search for these but am still a bit confused, can you English ladies shed some light on this card for me? Can I take the money out and put it in my bank account?

We don't do this 'top up' thing in the US it's been a bit strange for me since I got here! Topping up my phone, electricity in my flat, the gas...

If PayPal know you are using them for sex work-related stuff, they can and will close the account, including keeping at least some of the money.

Never ever use PayPal for this sort of thing.

If it's an extended booking and they've never seen you, it is incredibly likely to be a scam of some sort.

When I am more awake, I will find a thread or two on deposits, but just searching in this section should find them...

Lots of banks are signing up to the 'Pay by Mobile phone number' scheme. You register a mobile number with them and the payee deposits the cash using just this number. 
If you are not comfortable having the bank know your highly 'googleable' escort phone number, you could perhaps create a new phone number for this purpose alone?
That aside, I havn't had any problem taking deposits via online banking. It's pretty much immediate. I don't ever give out my real name, but I'm guessing the Client sees them on his account, the same as I do his. I have never asked. 

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