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# Can I Use My Sitter Balance to Pay for My Own Booking?

**Available on Mobile/Desktop Browser or App?** ✅ Yes, accessible on both mobile and web platforms.


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Yes, if you're a Pet Sitter and also use Mad Paws to book services for your own pet, you can use your **Sitter balance** as a payment method.


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## **Instructions**

### **Ensure You Have Available Balance**

* Go to your **Dashboard** and check your **Mad Paws balance** under the Payments section.

### **Make a Booking as a Pet Owner**

* Use your Pet Owner account to search for a Sitter, send a booking request, and proceed to payment.

### **Select “Mad Paws Credit” at the Payment Section**

* At the payment screen, you’ll see **Mad Paws Credit** listed as an available option if your balance is sufficient.
* If your balance doesn’t cover the full amount, you can pay the difference using a card or PayPal.

### **Confirm and Complete Payment**

* Finalise your payment and receive a confirmation email. Your booking will be processed as usual.


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## **FAQs and Tips**

#### **FAQs**

* **Can I use just part of my balance and pay the rest another way?**

  *No, your total sitter balance should cover the total amount of the booking.*

  
* **Do I need to transfer the balance manually?**

  *No, the system will automatically use your available balance when you select it to complete the booking payment process.*

  
* **Is there an expiry on my balance?**

  *No, your balance does not expire and can be used for future bookings.*


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### **Tips**

* **Check Your Balance First** – Make sure you have enough credit before making a booking.
* **Keep Earning and Saving** – Continue accepting bookings as a Sitter to build credit you can use for your own pet’s care.
* **Use for Any Service** – Your balance can be used for any Mad Paws service, from Dog Walking to Overnight Pet Sitting.