Getting paid
Get Paid Faster: Pay Links & Automation for Performers
Late payments drain your cash flow and your patience. Here's how pay links and a little automation get you paid faster — without the awkward chase.
Chasing payments is nobody's favourite job. The good news is that most late payments are caused by friction and forgetfulness — both of which you can design away. Here's how performers get paid faster with pay links and simple automation.
Remove friction with pay links
Bank transfers require the client to copy your details, log in and remember to do it. A one-click pay link lets them pay by card the instant they open your invoice. Less friction means faster payment — often the same day.
Take deposits and split the balance
- Collect a deposit at booking to secure the date and improve cash flow.
- Invoice the balance ahead of the event, not after.
- Offer instalments for larger bookings to make saying yes easier.
- Reconcile each payment against the booking so you always know what's outstanding.
Invoicing the balance before the event — rather than chasing it afterwards — is one of the simplest ways to eliminate late payments entirely.
Automate the reminders
Most late payments aren't refusals — they're oversights. Automatic reminders before and after the due date nudge clients politely so you never have to send that awkward 'just chasing this' email yourself.
- 1A reminder a few days before the balance is due.
- 2A reminder on the due date itself.
- 3A polite follow-up shortly after, if still unpaid.
Look professional, get paid sooner
Branded invoices with clear due dates and easy payment options get taken more seriously than a quick message asking for money. Professionalism and convenience together get you paid faster.
PerformerDesk generates branded invoices from your bookings, attaches pay links for deposits and balances, and runs the reminder sequence automatically — so getting paid takes care of itself.
Frequently asked questions
What's the fastest way to get paid for a gig?
Send a branded invoice with a one-click pay link so clients pay by card immediately, take a deposit at booking, and use automatic reminders for the balance.
Should I invoice the balance before or after the event?
Before. Invoicing the balance ahead of the event and using reminders virtually eliminates the awkward post-event chase.
How do automatic payment reminders work?
You set a reminder schedule once — for example before the due date, on the due date and shortly after — and the system sends polite nudges for you.
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