Curious to hear everyones take on it. Ever since I started accepting credit and requiring a deposit I've noticed an increase in the reliability of my dates and also there are some guys who are dead set against it.  Either way it seems to be a rather polarizing issue. One of the methods that I've used to make people feel better about it is to tell them to use gift cards which works really well and allows you to stay anonymous. Some people like to to pay the whole thing upfront which I think is cool because it creates a real natural atmosphere on dates which is awesome. Also, what I think some people don't realize is that for some providers the cost of cancellations can be HUGE. So what are your thoughts? Can this profession be modernized or is it better to leave things as they are? As always I love to hear what people think!

Credit cards? Never.

Then stick with what works.

I would never pay a deposit. The reason why is simple, I have been burned too often by ladies with no recourse. What am I to do sue her? I also don't want a trail, this is a crime after all. Plus banks can and will freeze and report any accounts suspected was used in criminal activities. No way no how. Way to much risk.

Hi There

I've been accepting CC's for almost a year and a lot of friends seem to really like the ease of paying that way.

but unless you are jumping on a plane to come see me, or buying a special bottle of wine, or incurring some other large, out of pocket expense purely on my behalf, at my request, the chances of me paying a single dollar as a deposit are absolutely ZERO. and I speak for many guys here when I say this.

Gift cards are actually smart as no cash changes hands at the time of the date so it's a bit safer for clients and providers. Anything that adds more layers that have to be proven - benefits all of us. The days of cash in an envelope are on the way out for TER level providers, as they should be. However, some people are resistant to ALL change even if the benefit is clear.

I understand your perspective which is one of the reasons I post questions like this... to see what people think.

So sorry to hear that! I've had a few guys tell me the same thing. It sucks that some people make it harder for everyone else. Totally understand what you're saying just looking for a way to not get burned too often.

ok with me, but don't like paying the processing charge!

they are no more than 25%.  And the Amazon gift cards are a great way to do it- all you need is an email address.  Deposits work both ways for reliability purposes.

A lot of people are commenting that if a provider is offering multiple hours it makes sense. If anyone has ever been to my site they know that as a courtesan I don't do any short dates with first time clients. So all my dates are multiple hour. I also offer one of the best deals out there for guys who don't want to just meet up for an hour session or a quickie. So therefore when I'm asking for a deposit it's because I prepare EXTENSIVELY for each date. It costs me more, but in the end I get a lot more satisfaction seeing my clients leave grinning from ear to ear!

I can understand the ease of using a CC, but I would be weary myself of accepting any CC info. I dont want any connections to any of my clients real life and I hope they would feel the same.  
GC though are more anonymous and make the ease of dates less coamplicated. Especially when I have to book a room for one date.

free sex!

And have yet to ever find the need to pay anything upfront, let alone 25%. The only reason this goes on at all is softer John's who HAVE to see a certain hooker give in to what I believe are absurd requests/demands.

Are they actually better than the other gals or do they just think they are better?

I have never paid by CC, but I have paid by wire transfer upfront. These are usually engagements with high end British/German agencies, or independent providers (also not in the USA) I have spent a lot of time with and trust. As these engagements usually last several days or more than a week, I do not at all feel comfortable traveling with that kind of cash on me, and its not an amount that I can feasibly withdraw from an ATM.

on the day before. The story I got was a she had World Series booking. OK, I get that is an overnight at least (btw for the guy who did this to me GFY) with travel, dinner, and a baseball game as opposed to the more earthy evening I had in mind. But, if I had given her a deposit, would this have happened?

She was with me that night. LOL

assuming you mean visa or mc.

You don't have to live with Soft Johnism. It can be cured or at least mitigated.

Well for a lot of people the definition varies but for me the difference is that I don't see a ton of clients (I've never seen more than one in a day) as a result I get to spend more time preparing for the date. I try to learn as much as possble about the people I see in terms of what wines they like, the kind of outfits they are into, what amuses and excites them, etc... Therefore it takes a lot of planning for me to set up a date. I rarely have a one hour meet at the hotel type of engagement and I don't do anything close to watching a clock (I've gone 40 mins over before lol). As someone who has visited escorts and courtesans in the past I can tell you It's just a different experience. Not everybody wants that which is understandable but there is a difference. Often my dates become more like lifetime friends then clients. I don't even call them clients lol.

I use vanilla and all he would send would be the card info and I can log on the card site to check the balance. I'm unsure of other gc's  

Now, I've been to Australia before. I spent a month there in fact. Great country, fantastic people, and sexy as Hell - females, but I remember them all speaking English. When did this change?

Oh I did not realize you were such an expert on my life! Please wait while I get pen and paper and write this down.

Carrying this in your LV bag..

In my short time here I have read a few horror stories regarding credit cards and deposits. To me credit cards leave too much of a paper trail and deposits are not happening since traveling women change travel dates or completely cancel trips for a vast amount of reasons.  

Paid no strings attached business.CASH best ways all levels.Play safe folk's

but I would only accept them from well established clients whom I've trusted for a long time, or for travel deposits well in advance of the date. I believe a client has up to 90 days to file a chargeback. If they decide to do that after your appointment is over, there's really nothing you can do about it. Obviously I take a credit card imprint slip with me to the appointment for them to sign, but almost nobody who doesn't know & trust you will be interested in going through all that instead of the easier option of paying cash.  

Nothing more I need to say.

Every time I've had a guy ask if he can pay with a credit card, it was because he didn't actually have the funds. In an ideal world, I'd love the convenience of it. Unfortunately there are just too many sillies out there to justify the risk. Plus processing fees are a bitch.  

but as a hooker, I agree that your financial risk is too high for most to accept. After all if a guy disputes the charge, what are you really going to do? How do you prove you really delivered illegal services?  

Tobi, you get it !!!!!  I'd never accept credit cards if I were a provider for that very reason.

Has anyone ever heard of Venmo, it's an app and you can transfer via Credit card or right from your bank account . Transactions can be set to private and you don't have to use your real name on your Venmo profile.  My daughters turned me on to it as they live out of town and occasionally need money... Still  often thought this would great if providers offered this option too....