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Private pay billing

Private pay billing that feels handled.

Create invoices in Pebble, collect payments through Stripe, and let receipts and payment records stay organized without turning payment collection into its own job.

Stripe-powered paymentsAutomatic receiptsClient portal delivery

The problem

Collecting payment should not interrupt the care experience.

Private pay often gets handled with awkward workarounds: cash at the desk, a separate invoicing tool, or a card reader that turns the end of session into an admin task.

No cash handling

Skip the desk-drawer workflow

You should not have to collect payment manually or keep the financial side of care tied to an in-person handoff.

No separate system

Stop bouncing between tools

Billing is easier when invoices, client records, and payment status live in the same workspace instead of three different products.

No awkward follow-up

Avoid chasing money after session

When the billing flow is clean and immediate, payment is less likely to slip into a manual reminder cycle.

No manual receipts

Close the loop automatically

Providers should not be generating receipts by hand or wondering whether the client has the record they need.

How it works

A simple private pay flow from session to payment.

Pebble keeps the workflow short: make the invoice, deliver it cleanly, collect through Stripe, and keep the record current without extra cleanup.

Step 1

Create the invoice inside Pebble

Handle billing in the same platform where the appointment and client record already live, so nothing needs to be recreated elsewhere.

Step 2

Send a clean bill through the client experience

Clients receive a clear, professional bill through the portal instead of a clunky offline payment moment or a disconnected workflow.

Step 3

Collect through Stripe and keep the record current

Stripe powers the payment collection while Pebble keeps invoice status, receipts, and billing records organized around the rest of your practice.

Why it works

A billing workflow that feels calmer for both sides.

For providers

Less billing friction in the middle of a full day

Private pay becomes part of your normal workflow instead of a separate chore you have to remember, explain, or clean up later.

  • Create invoices where you already manage sessions and client records.
  • See what has been sent, paid, or is still outstanding at a glance.
  • Stop depending on cash, card readers, or a second invoicing product.

The goal is not more billing controls. The goal is fewer billing interruptions.

For clients

A payment experience that feels clear and professional

When billing looks trustworthy and easy to complete, it is more likely to get handled promptly and without extra back-and-forth.

  • Receive a clear bill instead of an awkward in-session payment request.
  • Pay through a clean portal experience rather than by phone or paper.
  • Get receipts automatically so records are easy to keep.

That cleaner client experience matters. Billing is part of the first impression your practice leaves.

Outcome

Why private pay practices want this built in.

Private pay collection works better when it feels like part of the product, not an add-on your team has to hold together manually.

Cleaner collection

A straightforward online payment path makes it easier for clients to pay without delays or confusion.

Less mental overhead

You spend less time thinking about who still owes what, which receipts still need to be sent, or which tool the invoice lives in.

A more professional front door

The same clean product experience that handles scheduling and records should carry through to billing as well.

Powered appropriately

Stripe for payment collection. Pebble for the workflow around it.

Pebble is where providers manage invoicing, status visibility, receipts, and the client experience. Stripe powers the payment collection in the background.

  • Manage invoices in Pebble without switching systems.
  • Give clients a professional place to review and pay their bill.
  • Keep billing records organized in the same platform as the rest of your practice.

Private pay billing should feel like part of the product.

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