Help - Get paid safely
Getting booked and paid through Babysits is a safe and easy way to handle payments. No stress or awkward conversations about money, and you can always be sure you'll get paid once the booking is complete.
What you need to do
Before you can receive payments, you need to do two things:
Step 1: Provide your details
Platforms like Babysits are required to share some basic information about earnings with tax authorities.
Step 2: Add your bank details
You'll be securely redirected to Stripe, our trusted payment provider, to enter your bank information.
How payments work
After a booking is complete, your earnings are typically in your bank account within a few days. It's safe, simple, and your information is always protected.
Frequent asked questions
Our booking system requires users to be at least 18 years old due to legal regulations governing financial transactions and contracts. If you're under 18, you can still use Babysits to connect with families, but payment and scheduling arrangements will need to be made directly with them. We encourage younger sitters to involve a parent or guardian when making these arrangements for added security. We're continuously working to make our platform safe for all users while complying with legal requirements.
When families book you through Babysits, they pay via our secure platform and you receive your earnings after completing the job. If anything goes wrong, our support team steps in to help. No more awkward money conversations with families. Note: If you're under 18, you cannot use our booking system. Arrange payment directly with families instead.
After successfully completing the babysitting appointment, you will receive the payment within 3-8 days. You will receive an email with the day we estimate the payment will be transferred. You can also check the payment on the bookings page.
Yes, everyone who earns money is required to report it to their tax authorities. Most members earn below the threshold for paying taxes, so while you still need to report your income, you may not owe anything. Tax rules vary depending on where you live. For more information about taxes, visit your local tax authority’s website.
No, your earnings on Babysits stay the same. Babysits does not withhold any money.