How do I pay for a session? Do I need a PayPal account?
Updated November 2026
You pay when you book, by card or with PayPal. You do not need a PayPal account to pay by card. Payments are processed by PayPal. You get a receipt and an email with the video link. A free session needs no payment.
Steps
- Pick a session and a time on the coach's page, then press Continue.
- Enter your name and email. The checkout shows what you pay, and says you will get an email with the call link and a calendar invite.
- Pay by card, or press the PayPal button to pay with your PayPal account.
- You get a receipt and the confirmation email.
When you are charged
- When you book. The time is yours once you have paid.
- If the coach approves each request first, you pay when you send the request. If the coach says no, you get all of it back.
Questions people also ask
Can I pay by card without PayPal?
Yes. You can pay by card without a PayPal account.
When am I charged?
When you book. Nobody gets a time on the coach's calendar until they have paid.
Why can't I pay for a session on a coach's page?
The coach has not finished setting up payments, or their page is new and paid bookings have not opened yet. The page says so, and for a new page it shows the day and time paid bookings open. Free sessions can still be booked.
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