Get Paid Automatically.
Chase Nothing.
Students pay upfront when booking. Lesson costs are deducted automatically. You receive a weekly payout without lifting a finger.
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From student card to instructor bank account — fully automated.
Student loads wallet
Student pays via card into their DriveBook wallet. Stripe processes the payment. Card details never touch DriveBook servers.
Student books a lesson
Lesson cost is deducted from wallet at booking time. Booking is confirmed. Student receives SMS confirmation.
Lesson takes place
Instructor marks the lesson as complete in their dashboard. The booking status updates to Completed.
Weekly payout runs
Every Tuesday, DriveBook calculates all completed lessons from the prior week, deducts platform commission, and initiates the payout to the instructor.
Instructor receives payment
Funds arrive in the instructor's bank account. Detailed payout breakdown visible in the DriveBook dashboard.
Everything in the Payment System
Student wallet
Pre-loaded credit model. Students top up and lessons are automatically deducted. No individual payments per lesson.
Lesson packages
Offer 5, 10, or 20-hour packages at a discount. Students buy upfront; hours are deducted per lesson. Improves your cash flow and their commitment.
Weekly automatic payouts
Every Tuesday for the prior week's completed lessons. Consistent, predictable, no manual action.
Revenue dashboard
Total revenue, completed lessons, payout history, and per-instructor breakdown (school plans). Export for your accountant.
Stripe-powered security
PCI DSS Level 1 compliant. No card data on DriveBook servers. Industry-standard fraud protection.
Automatic refund handling
Cancellation fees are charged per your policy. Refunds returned to student wallet immediately, or to card on request.
Common Questions
How do students pay?
Students load credit into their DriveBook wallet via card. Lesson costs are deducted from the wallet at booking — no individual payments per lesson.
When do instructors get paid?
Weekly payouts every Tuesday, covering all completed lessons from the prior week. Automatic — no action required.
What payment methods are accepted?
Credit and debit cards via Stripe. All major Australian cards accepted. No card data stored on DriveBook.
Can I record cash payments?
Yes. Cash and bank transfer payments can be recorded manually and appear in your revenue records alongside online payments.
How are refunds handled?
Cancellation refunds go to the student wallet automatically. Refunds to the original card are available on request through support.
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