How International Tutors Can Receive Payments from Suited Tutor (Outside the UK)

Hello Tutors! 👋

If you're based outside the UK and wondering how to get paid for your amazing tutoring work with Suited Tutor - don't worry, we've got you covered. Here’s a quick and friendly guide to help you set up your payment details properly and receive your earnings in GBP (£) with ease.

What Does Suited Tutor’s System Currently Accept?

Our system currently supports the following formats:

• Bank Name 

• UK Sort Code (6 digits – e.g., 123456)

• UK Bank Account Number (8 digits – e.g., 12345678)

• IBAN (International Bank Account Number – varies in length depending on your country)

If you're not based in the UK and don’t have a UK bank account, rest assured, as there are alternative solutions below that will allow you to receive payments in GBP (£) without needing a UK-based bank account.

Best Solutions for Tutors Outside the UK

Use a Digital Bank or Fintech Platform That Supports GBP

You can open a digital account with an international banking provider that gives you:

• A UK Sort Code & Account Number, or

• A GBP-denominated IBAN account

Below is a list of trusted options we recommend:

Wise (formerly TransferWise)

• Gives you a UK account number and sort code (without living in the UK!)

• Supports over 50 currencies

• Easy to sign up and widely accepted

🔗 Sign up here

Revolut

• Provides multi-currency accounts including GBP

• Offers both a UK account number and an IBAN

• Free personal accounts are available 

🔗 Sign up here

Payoneer

• Ideal for freelancers and remote workers globally

• Receive GBP payments via a virtual UK bank account

• Funds can be withdrawn to your local bank or used via a Payoneer card

🔗 Sign up here

👉 Important: Even if you open a digital account or request a card (e.g., with Wise, Revolut, or Payoneer), you must still enter your 'Bank Name', 'Sort Code', and 'Account Number' or 'IBAN' into the ‘Payments’ section on your Suited Tutor profile. This is the only way we can process your payments correctly.

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Should I Use a Friend’s or Ally’s UK Bank Account?

We do not recommend using someone else’s bank account for your payments. This can cause:

• Delays in payments

• Identity mismatches

• Potential loss of funds or confusion over ownership

👉 Instead, create your own secure digital GBP account using one of the platforms above. It’s faster, safer, free or low-cost, and ensures you stay in control of your earnings.

FAQ: Common Questions from International Tutors

• Q: What country do I need to be in to use Wise or Payoneer?
  A: Both Wise and Payoneer support most countries globally, including Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. Just check their websites for a full list of supported regions.
• Q: How long does it take to set up a Wise or Payoneer account?
  A: Usually 1 - 3 days, depending on verification. Many tutors complete it in less than 30 minutes.
• Q: Will I receive payments in GBP?
  A: Yes - once your Wise, Payoneer, or Revolut account is active, we can send payments directly in GBP (£).

Final Thoughts

At Suited Tutor, we work with amazing tutors from around the globe - and we want to make sure you can receive your well-earned payments safely and smoothly.

If you ever need help setting this up, don’t hesitate to contact us here.