--- title: Healthy Payment Practices for Social Distancing description: Discover four ways you can collect social distancing payments and adhere to recommendations made by the CDC and governing entities. image: https://blog.payjunction.com/hubfs/BLOG/FEATURED%20IMAGES/social-distancing-payment-practice.svg --- [tel:1-800-601-0230](tel:1-800-601-0230) 800-601-0230 - Features - Solutions - Developers - [Pricing](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/pricing.html) - Resources [See a Demo](https://www2.payjunction.com/tour-payjunction) Features - EXPLORE PRODUCTS [No-code Payments Integration®](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/no-code-payments-integration.html) [ZeroTouch Terminal](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/smart-terminal.html) [Portable Terminal](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/portable-credit-card-reader-terminal.html) - ACCEPT PAYMENTS [Invoices](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/electronic-invoices.html) [ACH Electronic Checks](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/ach-payments.html) [SmartSurcharge®](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/smart-surcharge.html) [Cards on File](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/store-credit-card-info.html) [Rapid Refunds](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/credit-card-refund.html) [Recurring Billing](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/recurring-payments.html) [Ecommerce](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/ecommerce-merchant-services.html) [Mobile App](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/payjunction/id1324839420?ls=1&mt=8) - EXPLORE CAPABILITIES [Overview](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/payment-processing-solutions.html) [Integration Marketplace](https://integrations.payjunction.com/) [Remote Signature](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/signature-capture.html) [Multi-Location](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/enterprise-payments.html) [Sales Reports](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/sales-reports.html) [Search and Export](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/transaction-history-search.html) [Customization](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/custom-payment-software.html) Solutions - [Veterinary Streamline payment workflows and get paid faster with up-front deposits and payment schedules for high-cost procedures. 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One of the focus areas addresses the need to maintain healthy business operations, including a proposal that businesses implement practices to support social distancing if recommended by state and local health authorities. Telephone appointments, video conferencing and curbside pickup or delivery allow providers of essential services to stay open and continue serving customers in their communities. Business owners who primarily engage with clients in person—from [specialty medical practices](https://www.modmed.com/blog/telemedicine-software-benefits/) including dermatologists, physical therapists, audiologists and counselors, to [veterinarians](https://blog.ezyvet.com/coronavirus-and-veterinary-practice) and pet supply, and [auto repair and parts](https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2020/03/24/auto-dealers-coronavirus-covid-19-auto-repair-service/2877553001/) services—are quickly implementing solutions to safely interact with customers throughout this crisis. ## Payment Processing Demo Schedule 15 minutes with a payments expert Get a customized PayJunction product walk-through Understand requirements and pricing Determine your SAVINGS! GET DEMO NOW ## 4 Social Distancing Payment Practices Let’s explore payment practices that you can employ to ensure healthy operations through these new business channels. Once this crisis passes, you’ll continue to reap the benefits, including: a better customer experience, faster cash flow, time and labor savings, and reduced fraud. 1. **Telephone Payments** - If you traditionally take payments on a stand-alone payment device and are no longer meeting customers in person, you can process telephone payments through a cloud-hosted [Virtual Terminal](https://blog.payjunction.com/virtual-terminal-credit-card-processing). You simply connect to a secure portal via your browser, enter login credentials, and type in card data. You can view and manage all activity from anywhere. Or, even better, consider connecting your Virtual Terminal to a PayJunction [Smart Terminal to manually key in payment information](https://blog.payjunction.com/enable-secure-key-entry) instead of using a computer keyboard. The Smart Terminal features advanced security technology that encrypt the data before routing it for approval. This solution is more secure and reduces your PCI scope. 2. **Invoice Payment Requests** - Obtaining verbal approval for emergency repairs, or complex services can lead to mistakes or transaction disputes, which increase the chance of chargebacks. Creating and [sending an invoice for remote payment via email](https://blog.payjunction.com/remote-payments-invoices-benefits) is effective and efficient. The customer simply opens the email, taps on the “pay now” button, and enters card details into a secure form. Not only does this adhere to social distancing, but it also creates digital records associated with invoices and allows you to quickly find and retrieve receipts with just a few clicks. 3. **Hosted Payment Pages** - Manually mailing invoices and waiting for payments to be sent back is inconvenient for customers and inefficient for your business. [Hosted Checkout](https://blog.payjunction.com/hosted-checkout-payjunction) adds a simple “Pay Now” button to your website that directs customers to a secure billing page where they enter the payment amount and payment information. Hosted Checkout is a great option for customers that either (1) electronically pay an invoice they’ve received via mail; Or (2) pay ahead and then pick up. It adds the ability to “pay now” that is initiated by the customer (versus a request to pay that is initiated by staff). Best of all, it doesn’t require any website development skills or the purchase of third-party software, and the data collected remains outside of PCI scope. 4. **Flexible Payment Plans** - You’ve built a loyal clientele by being a trusted provider of essential services in times of need. The economic fallout from the COVID-19 health crisis is affecting many families, friends and businesses in the communities you serve. Denying service to long-term customers who are financially struggling can further put them in harm’s way and result in a loss of their business in the future. Securely store customer information and card or bank account details to [automatically process payments](https://blog.payjunction.com/recurring-billing-payjunction) based on an agreed schedule.Solutions that allow valued customers to [pay over time](https://blog.payjunction.com/patient-payments) are a lifeline in times like these. ## Take Social Distancing Payments During COVID-19 What are you doing to get creative with social distancing payments? Tell us more below; you never know who else you're going to help! *Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in April 2019 and has been updated to include new features that facilitate fast, easy and secure remote payments to support new business models introduced in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.* [Remote Signature](https://blog.payjunction.com/topic/remote-signature) [Business Tips](https://blog.payjunction.com/topic/business-tips) [COVID-19](https://blog.payjunction.com/topic/covid-19) --- ##### [![How Thrive Chiropractic Studios Created a Touchless Payment Experience](https://blog.payjunction.com/hubfs/BLOG/FEATURED%20IMAGES/thrive-chiropractic.svg) How Thrive Chiropractic Studios Created a Touchless Payment Experience](https://blog.payjunction.com/thrive-chiropractic) ##### [![How PayJunction Got New York Family Dentistry Smiling](https://blog.payjunction.com/hubfs/BLOG/FEATURED%20IMAGES/new-york-family-dentistry.svg) How PayJunction Got New York Family Dentistry Smiling](https://blog.payjunction.com/new-york-family-dentistry) ###### About Author ![Picture of PayJunction Team](https://blog.payjunction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PayJunction%20Logo%20Cropped%20-%20Vertical%20Grey.png?width=200&height=200&name=PayJunction%20Logo%20Cropped%20-%20Vertical%20Grey.png) ### PayJunction Team Content written by the PayJunction team encompasses broad business topics including marketing, brick-and-mortar business operations and management. ###### Related Posts ## [![5 Signs Your Veterinary Practice Needs Integrated Payments](https://blog.payjunction.com/hubfs/BLOG/HERO%20IMAGES/5-signs-practice-needs-integration.svg) 5 Signs Your Veterinary Practice Needs Integrated Payments How Integrated Payments Help Your Vet Clinic Reach Its Full Pawtential Recent advances in medicine, diagnostic technology, treatments and therapies have helped veterinary practitioners stay on top of their number one goal: managing the health and well-being of their patients. However, when managing administrative tasks to run the business, staff often rely on outdated technology and paper-based processes.](https://blog.payjunction.com/5-signs-your-veterinary-practice-needs-integrated-payments) ## [![Revolutionize Your Dealership with Advanced Automotive Payment Processing Solutions](https://blog.payjunction.com/hubfs/BLOG/NON-SVG%20HERO%20IMAGES/Revolutionize%20Your%20Dealership%20with%20Advanced%20Automotive%20Payment%20Processing%20Solutions.png) Revolutionize Your Dealership with Advanced Automotive Payment Processing Solutions In the fast-paced world of automotive sales, keeping up with customer demands isn't just important—it's essential. Advanced automotive payment processing solutions are becoming critical tools that streamline dealership operations while boosting customer satisfaction, revenue and profitability. 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