Card Payments

Stop chasing unpaid lessons.

The average driving instructor loses £340 a month to no-shows and unpaid lessons. DrivePro's pay-at-booking model means you get paid before the engine starts.

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Pay at booking

Pupils pay by card when they book their lesson. No more chasing cash, no more lesson arrears, no more awkward conversations.

Your money, your account

Every instructor gets their own Stripe account. Money goes directly to you — DrivePro never holds your funds.

Lowest fees in the industry

Just 1.5% + 20p per transaction. On a £35 lesson, that's 73p — nearly 40% less than Total Drive's 2.4% + 25p.

Next-day payouts

Payments land in your bank account the next business day. No waiting around for weekly or monthly payouts.

Automatic cancellation fees

Late cancellation? The fee is charged automatically to the card on file. No arguments, no chasing, no revenue lost.

Payment tracking & reporting

See every pupil's balance, payment history, and outstanding amount in one place. All payments auto-feed your tax return.

Pay at booking. Zero lesson arrears.

When a pupil books a lesson through your DrivePro booking page, they pay upfront by card. The lesson is only confirmed once payment is taken. No more turning up to a lesson wondering if you'll get paid.

  • Card payment taken at the point of booking
  • Lesson only confirmed after successful payment
  • Pupils can pay for blocks of lessons in advance
  • Supports all major debit and credit cards
  • Secure Stripe checkout — PCI compliant, no card data touches your device
Pupils book and pay online

Cancellation fees that enforce themselves.

Set your cancellation policy — choose your notice period and fee amount. If a pupil cancels inside the window, the fee is automatically charged to their card. You don't need to send an awkward text or write off the income.

  • You set the cancellation window (24h, 48h, or custom)
  • You set the fee amount (flat rate or percentage)
  • Charged automatically — no manual intervention
  • Pupils are shown the policy clearly at booking time
  • Disputes handled through Stripe's built-in protection
Booking settings with pay-at-booking toggle

Save hundreds a year on processing fees.

Most driving instructor platforms charge 2-3% per transaction. DrivePro charges just 1.5% + 20p. If you take £2,000 a month in card payments, that's over £120 a year back in your pocket compared to Total Drive.

  • 1.5% + 20p per transaction — no monthly minimums
  • No setup fees, no gateway fees, no hidden charges
  • Direct Stripe payouts — typically next business day
  • Full transparency — see every fee in your Stripe dashboard
  • All payments automatically recorded for Making Tax Digital
DrivePro financial summary
FAQ

Questions & answers

What fees does DrivePro charge on payments?
DrivePro charges 1.5% + 20p per transaction. That's it — no monthly gateway fees, no hidden charges, no minimum transaction requirements. On a typical £35 lesson, you pay 73p. Compare that to Total Drive's 2.4% + 25p (£1.09 on the same lesson).
How fast do payouts reach my bank account?
Payouts are sent to your bank account automatically and typically arrive the next business day. You can view your payout schedule and history in your Stripe dashboard at any time.
Do pupils need to create an account to pay?
No. Pupils enter their card details on a secure Stripe-hosted checkout when they book a lesson. They don't need to download an app, create a login, or remember a password. They simply pay and book in one step.
How do refunds work?
You can issue a full or partial refund from your DrivePro dashboard at any time. Refunds are processed through Stripe and typically appear in the pupil's account within 5-10 business days. DrivePro's processing fee is returned on full refunds.
How does the cancellation fee policy work?
You set your own cancellation window (e.g. 48 hours) and fee amount. If a pupil cancels inside that window, DrivePro automatically charges the cancellation fee to the card they booked with. No awkward conversations, no chasing — it just happens.

Start getting paid on time

Set up card payments in under 5 minutes. No card required to start your free trial.

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