Webinar Recording: The Hidden Impact of Payment Experience

In our recent webinar, we explored how the payment experience is becoming an increasingly important part of the overall parent journey, and why it matters for school growth, cashflow and satisfaction.

For many families, school fees are one of their largest regular financial commitments. When the process of paying is manual, fragmented or inflexible, it can add unnecessary friction at an already sensitive point in the relationship. As expectations around digital payments continue to rise, parents increasingly expect the same ease, choice and reassurance they experience elsewhere, from card payments and Apple Pay to open banking and instant confirmation.

The session looked at how schools can reduce payment friction by offering a more flexible, layered approach. Direct Debit remains an important foundation, but options such as card payments, open banking and credit can give families greater control while helping schools improve cashflow, reduce chasing and create a smoother parent experience.

Ultimately, payment experience is no longer just an operational issue. It is part of how parents judge whether a school feels modern, organised and easy to deal with.

You can watch the full webinar recording below.

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