...to have expected to be able to pay by bank transfer?

[Marigo]

Hired a professional to provide a service in my home. Discussed price in advance but not payment method and I assumed I’d be able to bank transfer. After consultation she asked if I wanted to pay cash or cheque but I don’t have a cheque book and I didn’t have cash so I asked for her bank details. She said she didn’t know them or keep a copy on her! I had to load 3 children into pushchair and walk to the cash point with her to get cash out.

I know I should have confirmed payment method in advance but WIBU to expect someone who provides services in clients’ homes to accept bank transfer payment?

If she is self employed, she should have an account for the business itself rather than putting all the money directly on her normal bank account anyway

What a load of absolute nonsense. I am self employed. All my money goes straight into the joint account. HMRC are happy with this. I am happy with this. My clients are happy with this.

Maybe stick to posting on threads you know something about?

Otra I don't think her post is unreasonable, it makes sense to have a seperate acct for business or else your income/expenditure just gets complicated.