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How Tutonomi collects your lesson payments automatically
From adding a pupil to money in your bank, here’s exactly what happens at every step. No mysteries, no small print.
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THE 30-SECOND VERSION
The whole payment loop at a glance
Add a pupil
Enter their usual lesson rate and who pays.
Card saved once
They use a secure link, without sending details to you.
Lesson happens
Book it, teach it, and mark the lesson as done.
You get paid
The charge runs automatically and payout follows.
THE FULL WALKTHROUGH
Money moving, step by step
STEP 1
Add a pupil and choose how they pay
Add the pupil, their lesson rate, and whether the pupil or parent is responsible for payment. You can still make exceptions lesson by lesson, so the setup never locks you into one rigid rule.
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Secure payment setup
Card details are handled securely — never by the tutor.
STEP 2
The parent receives a secure card capture link
They save their card once through a reassuring payment page. You never handle card details, and the parent does not need to create an app account just to pay you.
STEP 3
You log the lesson after it happens
When the lesson is complete, Tutonomi knows what should be charged and who should be charged. If something changed, you can adjust the lesson before payment runs.
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STEP 4
The card is charged automatically
After the lesson, Tutonomi collects the correct amount without you sending an invoice, reminder, or awkward follow-up message. The payment status updates as soon as there is something to know.
STEP 5
The money is paid out to your bank
You can see what has been collected, what is due, and what is on its way. The point is simple: no mental arithmetic, no bank-statement detective work, and no chasing.
WHAT THE PARENT SEES
Professional, not pushy
Parents get clear payment pages, receipts, and reminders that feel calm and official — not like you’re chasing them personally.
The card capture page
A simple secure page explains why the card is needed and reassures them before they enter anything.
Receipts without extra admin
After payment, the family has a clear record of what was charged and which lesson it relates to.
Reminder emails that stay polite
The tone stays practical and professional, so families understand what’s happening without it feeling awkward.
WHEN A PAYMENT FAILS
No hiding, no guesswork
If a payment fails, Tutonomi retries it and shows the true state on your dashboard. You can see who is paid, who is due, and who needs attention instead of wondering whether money quietly vanished.
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IS IT SAFE?
Payments are handled by Ryft
Ryft is FCA-regulated, and card details never touch Tutonomi’s servers. Your job is to teach; the sensitive payment machinery is handled by specialist payment infrastructure.
Ryft · FCA regulated
AND IT’S FREE. HERE’S WHY.
No subscription, no setup cost
Tutonomi makes money from a small margin on card processing. Once you’ve seen the payment flow, that should feel straightforward: there is already a card fee in the system, so tutors do not need another monthly bill on top.
PAYMENTS FAQ
The payment questions tutors usually ask next
When exactly is the card charged?
Can pupils pay per lesson or in blocks?
Which currencies can I use?
What does it cost the parent?
Can I still take cash from some families?
Start with one pupil, watch the payment flow, and decide from there.
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