Sully Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 I'm sure there's a way to do it, but I don't know what the best way is. I'm hoping someone here can help. There is a guy that mows my yard each week. He doesn't have an actual company name or anything, he's just a guy that does general yard work and farm work for people and was referred to me by the guy that farms the land around my house. Anyway, he been mowing for me for 4 years and I've always paid him with a check each month. Now that I finally got to upgrade to the iPhone 4s, I was wondering if there is an app or an easier way to pay this guy without having to write a check. I noticed there's a Paypal app for the iPhone, but are there still fees involved when sending money? If so, who pays those fees, the person sending the money or receiving the money? Not only that, but my fiance and I are splitting bills and she is going to be giving me money each month. No, we are not getting joint accounts. I don't believe in doing that. I have my reasons. So, what's the best and easiest way to send money to someone without having to write out a check? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spam Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Paypal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 If you pay with paypal, you aren't charged fees if you send as a gift. However, the only drawback with sending as a gift is that you can't dispute a charge because you GAVE the money to the person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted April 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Cash I don't carry cash and hate having to make a special trip out of my way to the bank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Set up a payment via your online bank account. Payments can be made electronically right into his account or by check that the bank prints and sends to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Set up a payment via your online bank account. Payments can be made electronically right into his account or by check that the bank prints and sends to him. This. Chase has a system that works really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted April 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Set up a payment via your online bank account. Payments can be made electronically right into his account or by check that the bank prints and sends to him. What info do I need from him? I don't think many people easily give up their bank account numbers these days. I know I wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Stuff that would be on a check such as a routing number. Nothing that would let you into his account, haha. Or, just set up a payment by check -- his name and address is all you need. They print his name on the check and send it to the address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQdDude Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 You will love this.... https://squareup.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 You will love this.... https://squareup.com/ Yes, a very cool system... but he is paying someone, not taking payments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justcause Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Yes, a very cool system... but he is paying someone, not taking payments. The guy that mows his yard will need to order it. It is free and works on just about any phone. I have one and use it for when individuals pay me for pool cue repair or when they buy a pool cue from me. There is a fee for transactions, however it is cheaper that any bank charges for the ability to accept credit cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Yah encourage guy to get squareup if he has a smart phone. Clover is another option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Try Serve. Its made by amex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 I think with Chase all you need is his email address. Then, assuming he has Chase, he'll setup the rest on his end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinwebb Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 I think with Chase all you need is his email address. Then, assuming he has Chase, he'll setup the rest on his end. I believe you are referring to quickpay, the other person doesn't have to have chase but if they don't it can take up to 4 days to get the funds, if he has a chase account 1 day. Just like paypal just get his email and send funds to said email, he logs in to chase.com/quickpay and retrieves said monies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Jump on your computer, go to your online banking and read about person2person transfers. I know pnc does it and I think other banks participate too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Yah encourage guy to get squareup if he has a smart phone. I agree if the guy has a smart phone, it is a really good idea. We use one for the Blue Jacket's supporter group I am part of. Works great. As others have suggested, check what options your bank has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted April 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Jump on your computer, go to your online banking and read about person2person transfers. I know pnc does it and I think other banks participate too Just looked into this. I have 5/3 and they use Popmoney. I'll be trying this out next week. Thanks everyone for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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