{"id":165424,"date":"2024-06-01T00:01:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-01T04:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interac1.wpengine.com\/?post_type=content&p=165424"},"modified":"2025-05-30T16:23:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T20:23:24","slug":"say-yes-to-interac-e-transfer-during-wedding-season","status":"publish","type":"content","link":"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/en\/content\/business\/say-yes-to-interac-e-transfer-during-wedding-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Say yes to Interac e-Transfer during wedding season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Between the excited clients (and emotional ones), the long hours and your sore feet, wedding season can be a challenging time for anyone working behind the scenes to make people\u2019s special day as special as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re a beauty professional, a florist, a baker or a photographer \u2014 not to mention a wedding planner or a wedding band! \u2014 wedding season is among the busiest periods for your business. It means lots of payments out, for supplies and other expenses. But here\u2019s the good part: It means plenty of payments in<\/em>, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to the money side of things, Interac e-Transfer can help make this wedding season run smoother. For one thing, it is widely used \u2014 88 per cent of Canadians we polled<\/a> in 2022 had used Interac e-Transfer \u2014 which can help you attract potential clients. And it offers a number of advantages for small (and micro) businesses: It\u2019s fast (funds go from account to account virtually right away, and don\u2019t have to clear like a cheque), it\u2019s simple to use, and it\u2019s secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for when to use Interac e-Transfer, below are some occasions when you can say I do (as in, \u201cI do <\/em>take advantage of streamlined digital payments!\u201d):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Encourage your potential clients to book early so they grab a spot on your schedule (and won\u2019t be disappointed). Let your clients know you collect deposits using Interac e-Transfer and you\u2019ll have the funds available right away \u2014 isn\u2019t that better than waiting for a cheque to clear (or in the worst-case scenario, bounce)? As a small business owner, it\u2019s often important to be able to access funds right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro tip:<\/strong> If you enable Interac e-Transfer Autodeposit, the funds will go directly to your account following routine fraud checks by your financial institution, without the need to set up a security question and answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn how to Set Up Interac e-Transfer Autodeposit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Imagine: It\u2019s the height of wedding season and you\u2019ve just run out of one of your problem-solving products \u2014 like a cry-proof mascara, your favourite fondant, or backup batteries for your flash. To avoid getting caught without your secret weapons, make sure your stocks are fully supplied \u2014 plus extra inventory of your go-to products in case anything runs out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See if your suppliers accept Interac e-Transfer or Interac Debit for payments. That way you can use your own money, and you can help keep track of how much you\u2019re spending on all of the tools of the trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need higher transaction limits to make Interac e-Transfer purchases through your suppliers, consider using Interac e-Transfer for Business, which has transaction limits of up to $25,000 per transaction (transaction limits are set by your financial institution).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn what Interac e-Transfer for Business can do for you<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you have a client who\u2019s bringing you along for an out-of-town-wedding \u2014 whether it\u2019s at a rental property or a sunny destination \u2014 and will be reimbursing you for the expenses, ask to be paid back using Interac e-Transfer. With Interac e-Transfer, you\u2019ll have access to the funds right away, and can use that money to support your business\u2019 cashflow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn why businesses are choosing to accept Interac <\/em>e-Transfer as a form of customer payment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An extra set of hands (or two \u2026 or three) can be a lifesaver on the busiest days. If you\u2019re hiring assistants or other extra helpers, use Interac e-Transfer to pay them. They\u2019ll appreciate receiving their money right away, and you won\u2019t have to remember to hold the amounts you owe them in your chequing account, as you would if you wrote them a cheque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about paying contractors and employees with Interac e-Transfer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When it\u2019s time for the client to settle up, use Interac e-Transfer Request Money, a feature that allows you to send a request for funds with a notification they receive via email or SMS. It\u2019s not just an easy way to collect payment from customers, it\u2019s a polite way to nudge people who are distracted from the emotional whirlwind of getting hitched!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro tip:<\/strong> If you use the Request Money feature to invoice clients the day before <\/em>the session, you and the client can each go enjoy whatever you\u2019re doing \u2014 and you\u2019ve already taken care of the reminder to help ensure you get paid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn how to use Interac e-Transfer Request Money<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check out more tips and resources for hardworking Canadian entrepreneurs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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