{"id":2412,"date":"2021-02-26T13:05:21","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T13:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2412"},"modified":"2025-09-11T08:59:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T07:59:04","slug":"vivastreet-payment-options-for-sex-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/vivastreet-payment-options-for-sex-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"Vivastreet payment options for sex workers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivastreet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, providing a secure and trusted payment platform that also offers flexible payment options for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/escort\/gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sex workers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is fundamental to our service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why we have security protocols in place, offering secure payment solutions for all online transactions on our site.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re making a purchase on one of our many new products or features or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/vivastreet-upgrade-plans-for-escort-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upgrading your current ad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, our platform offers a diverse range of payment options to suit your needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover our range of payment methods, the benefits of using them on Vivastreet, and the additional steps we take to ensure your payment data is safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Payment options on Vivastreet<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. Credit Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2424 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vivastreet-credit-card-payment-method.png\" alt=\"Vivastreet 'Credit Card' payment method for personal ads\" width=\"309\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vivastreet-credit-card-payment-method.png 620w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vivastreet-credit-card-payment-method-156x300.png 156w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vivastreet-credit-card-payment-method-532x1024.png 532w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vivastreet-credit-card-payment-method-600x1155.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most used payment methods in the world, a credit card is a payment card that gives users access to credit to make purchases. Cardholders are required to pay back the loan amount, plus other agreed charges, in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When using a credit card, you can spend up to the pre-set limit and will need to pay at least the monthly minimum by the due date provided to avoid interest fees (if the credit card provider requires them) and bad credit scoring.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main benefits of using a credit card on Vivastreet are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its \u2018Buy now, pay later\u2019 scheme, which gives you the chance to make improvements to your escort business with no delay or having to search for alternative credit methods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It spreads the cost of your purchases over monthly payments, making\u00a0 some of the costs of your escort business more manageable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra purchase protection if a purchase goes wrong (e.g. faulty or lost money) or the company goes bust, you can claim the cost back from your card provider<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>How to get a credit card?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need some financial support for your escort business costs, here\u2019s how to get a credit card:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Find<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the right card provider to choose the most suitable deal for you based on the service, costs and benefits offered<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apply<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your chosen credit card and wait for approval<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Activate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the card and use it to make business purchases on Vivastreet.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven\u2019t got a credit card already and frequently struggle with debt, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it is advised that you clearly think about whether this option is right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Note: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you would like to use a debit card, you can enter your debit card details in the Credit Card payment method.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2415 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mastercard-and-visa-credit-and-debit-cards.png\" alt=\"Mastercard and Visa credit and debit cards\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mastercard-and-visa-credit-and-debit-cards.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mastercard-and-visa-credit-and-debit-cards-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mastercard-and-visa-credit-and-debit-cards-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mastercard-and-visa-credit-and-debit-cards-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mastercard-and-visa-credit-and-debit-cards-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Neosurf<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3626 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/neosurf-1.png\" alt=\"neosurf on vivastreet\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/neosurf-1.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/neosurf-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/neosurf-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/neosurf-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/neosurf-1-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neosurf is a payment solution that allows you to pay cash online using prepaid vouchers.\u00a0 Neosurf enables you to pay privately online without disclosing your personal information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main benefits of using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/neosurf-vivastreet-payment-option-for-sex-workers\/\">Neosurf<\/a> on Vivastreet are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay in cash online for free\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safely pay online without the use of a bank account or credit card<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay privately on the internet, without going through your bank account<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay instantly using a printed ticket with a secure pin code\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>How to use Neosurf<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using Neosurf on Vivastreet is simple and easy to use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After buying your Neosurf Voucher from your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neosurf.com\/how-to-buy-neosurf\/neosurf-store-locator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local reseller<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, go to the Vivastreet site and choose \u201cNeosurf\u201d on the payment page.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>2.<\/strong> Using your Neosurf voucher, enter the 10-digit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Neosurf pin code in the \u2018Voucher\u2019 section to complete the transaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once applied, the value at the top right of this screen will match the total to be paid on Vivastreet. You may use multiple vouchers to pay the amount if desired.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>3.<\/strong> To return to Vivastreet and see your ad\u2019s publishing status, click &#8216;To merchant&#8217;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you experience any issues while using Neosurf, you can always call our Customer Service team on 020 7362 9499.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Please note that when making your first purchase on Vivastreet, you will have to use a credit card before you can use Neosurf for future purchases. This is so we can check for fraud and <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/sex-work-vs-sex-trafficking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>trafficking<\/b><\/a><b> activities to ensure our <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-be-safe-as-a-sex-worker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>users\u2019 safety<\/b><\/a><b>.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out more information on Neosurf <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neosurf.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Vivastreet payment authentication and security\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our goal is to ensure that sex workers can make payments on our platform securely. Here\u2019s how:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Security:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Payments are processed on a secure server, which is a server that supports security protocols such as 3D Secure 2.0 (more information below)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Confidentiality:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your card details are encrypted to prevent them from being stolen from fraudsters and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/common-scams-faced-by-sex-workers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scammers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and will never be shared<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Peace of mind:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You will receive an email confirmation once your payment has been made<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3D Secure 2.0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D Secure 2.0 is a payment authentication method on Vivastreet to ensure higher-level security and a better user experience for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It supports us further in fraud prevention, ensuring payments are legitimate and protection of personal data when paying online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve chosen to partner with 3D Secure 2.0, as their mobile payments protection is second to none. Since the majority of our users access our site via their mobile device, sex workers can now easily make even more secure payments using their mobile browser or online banking apps when using Vivastreet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 3D Secure protocol requires you to complete an additional verification step with the card issuer when making a purchase. Therefore, you might be requested to verify your identity by providing an authentication code sent by your bank via email or SMS, or by logging into your online banking to complete the transaction. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is an example of the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You enter your payment information at checkout<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2418 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3DS-step-one-vivastreet-checkout.jpg\" alt=\"Vivastreet checkout page\" width=\"249\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3DS-step-one-vivastreet-checkout.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3DS-step-one-vivastreet-checkout-148x300.jpg 148w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You will be redirected to the 3D Secure authentication page hosted by the issuing bank<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2419 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3DS-step-two-mastercard-id-check.jpg\" alt=\"3D Secure Mastercard ID Check page\" width=\"261\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3DS-step-two-mastercard-id-check.jpg 366w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3DS-step-two-mastercard-id-check-149x300.jpg 149w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Step 3:<\/b> If required by your bank, you will need to complete an additional authentication step to complete the payment<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2420 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3DS-step-three-purchase-authentication-code.png\" alt=\"3D Secure Payment Authentication page\" width=\"273\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3DS-step-three-purchase-authentication-code.png 367w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3DS-step-three-purchase-authentication-code-149x300.png 149w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 273px) 100vw, 273px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on 3D Secure 2.0, click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/3dsecure2.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Vivastreet, we are always finding new ways to improve our service for sex workers. We understand the importance of flexible payment methods for our users and will continue to look for new and secure payment options in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If you are looking to make a payment today and require some assistance, please contact our <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/help.vivastreet.co.uk\/Support.aspx?Brand=Vivastreet&amp;Region=UnitedKingdom&amp;Language=English\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>customer service team<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Vivastreet, providing a secure and trusted payment platform that also offers flexible payment options for sex workers is fundamental to our service. That\u2019s why we have security protocols in place, offering secure payment solutions for all online transactions on our site. Whether you\u2019re making a purchase on one of our many new products or [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2416,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"CBBTypography":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[217,218,213],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-2412","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-for-sex-workers","category-money-management","category-using-vivastreet"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2412","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2412"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2412\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2416"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2412"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2412"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2412"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=2412"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}