Credit cards
- Familiar and convenient
- Higher processing costs
- Useful for fast, simple payments
Payments and billing
Flexible billing tools for real-world private practice.
PracticeRunner supports manual and automated billing workflows, credit cards, lower-cost bank transfers, AutoPay, invoices, statements, superbills, CMS-1500 claim exports, and recorded outside payments.
Manual or automatic billingCredit cards and lower-cost bank transfersRecorded outside payments
Cards when they fit, bank transfers when cost matters
PracticeRunner lets practices use payment methods that fit their policies and client relationships, without making billing the center of the practice.
Bank transfers
- Lower-cost alternative
- Strong fit for recurring billing
- Better aligned with larger payments
- Usually settles a few business days after submission
Choose the collection workflow that fits
AutoPay
Automatically collect saved bank transfer or card payments when charges are due.
Automatic invoicing
Send invoices automatically while letting clients complete payment themselves.
Manual collection
Keep things hands-on where needed, including externally recorded check, cash, Zelle, or other outside payments.
Support billing models that change over time
Practices can introduce changes gradually, keeping familiar routines where needed while making more payments easier to complete.
Pay-per-session
Bill for appointments on a daily, weekly, or monthly schedule.
Pre-billed payments
Charge ahead of time to make income steadier and reduce missed payments.
Recurring billing
Use recurring monthly billing when it fits your practice policy and client communication.
Common questions
Can I offer lower pricing for bank transfers?
Yes. Many practices choose to encourage lower-cost payment methods like bank transfers. PracticeRunner supports per-session discounted pricing for bank transfers or manual payments, and you can apply that approach in a way that fits your practice and client communication style.
Can I require bank transfers instead of cards?
Yes. You can decide at the practice level which payment methods you accept, including limiting online payments to bank transfers. You can also make client-level exceptions when needed.
Do I have to switch every client at once?
No. PracticeRunner is designed to help you transition gradually, keeping your current approach where needed and introducing new billing options over time.
Do I have to make everything automatic?
No. You can use AutoPay, automatic invoicing, or manual collection depending on what works best for each part of your practice.