Payments

The overall payment architecture, why we route directly to hosts instead of holding funds, and the tradeoffs that explains.

Why we use Stripe Connect, how Direct Charges work, and what hosts and students need to know about the relationship with Stripe.

Bank transfer, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, cash, crypto, custom. How each one works, when to use it, and how to handle confirmation.

How refunds work for each payment method, who initiates them, and how long they take to reach the student.

The difference between a MoveMentors dispute and a Stripe / card-network chargeback, what each one does, and when to use which.

How tax reporting works for hosts on MoveMentors, what Stripe does for you, and what you need to handle yourself.