There are a bunch of options, of varying security and reliability.
1. Bitcoin - don't pay until you are together to avoid B&S or no-show.
2. Credit Card using a smartphone swiper - there goes anonymity and here comes a paper trail!
3. Anonymous gift cards - only a few kinds are acceptable or reasonable. Many will ask for the numbers in advance so they can check the balance and transfer it safely. Otherwise, they risk being cheated by the old GC / CC card rip off scam. By paying in advance, you risk being ripped off by a no-show.
4. PayPal, as in regular PayPal, is NOT a good idea. PP can clamp down on any suspicious activity and they can freeze funds for long periods or even take the funds. There is a PP option that is supposed to work.
5. PP Gift Card? Or something like that. By buying a PP Gift Card with PP and giving someone the GC, you avoid their scrutiny of the transaction.
6. There was at least one provider who accepted specie (gold or silver) in the form of recognizable coins.
Others? Help us out here!
Posted By: socal14
I recently noticed that some ladies have "Other payment types accepted" listed in their profiles on P411. What does this mean, exactly? Although dealing with cash can be a pain sometimes, are other payment types as safe in terms of secure, anonymous transactions?