How to start a payments app for private clinics: deposits, treatment plans and invoices
By SendPay Business · · 2 min read
Private clinics, dentists, physios and therapists lose time to missed appointments and chasing unpaid bills. Many patients also like to spread the cost of longer treatment. A payments platform aimed at independent practices can take deposits, run monthly plans and send clear invoices.
What practice owners want
- Payment links for deposits when a patient books.
- Monthly subscriptions for membership plans or ongoing care.
- Invoices for treatments and insurers.
- A simple view of who has paid.
Reaching them
Practice owners meet through professional bodies, training events, suppliers and practice management software. Start with one type of practice in one area and use early results to win more.
Things to watch
Health data is sensitive, so collect only the payment details you need and keep medical notes out of payment records. Be clear with patients about what a plan covers and how to cancel. Membership plans are not loans, so don't describe them as credit.
Where SendPay fits
SendPay lets you launch your own payments platform under your brand, with GBP, EUR and USD accounts, transfers, branded Visa cards, payment links, invoices and subscriptions, powered by licensed partners. SendPay doesn't offer card machines, isn't a bank and doesn't offer lending.
Build it
Create your own financial platform.
Pick a template, name it, brand it, preview every page before you pay. Your brand, your users, your fees.
Build my platform →Questions people ask
How do I start a membership platform?
Offer recurring payments for clubs, gyms and groups.
Membership platforms →How do I start a bookings platform?
Combine bookings with deposits and payment links.
Bookings platforms →Should I send a payment link or an invoice?
Links suit one-off payments; invoices suit formal bills.
Links vs invoices →Read next
This guide is general information, not legal or financial advice. SendPay Business is a technology company, not a bank, and does not take deposits; regulated services on the platforms are provided by licensed partners. PayPal, Patreon and Substack are named as reference points only and are not affiliated with SendPay Business.