Pembee has launched a new built-in payment option for the Tax-Free Childcare scheme, aimed at helping parents easily use government support when booking childcare and children’s activities.
This integration allows eligible parents to complete Tax-Free Childcare payments as part of the online booking experience. With secure links to HMRC’s services, payments are processed instantly — eliminating the hassle of reference codes and slow bank transfers.
Traditionally, providers have had to spend time verifying payments and tracking transactions. Pembee’s automated system now removes this burden, ensuring quicker confirmations and better alignment between payments and bookings.
Parents enjoy a more efficient and reliable checkout, without the need to send extra notifications or double-check transfers. This builds confidence and trust while reducing booking-related stress.
There are no extra processing fees involved, so providers receive 100% of the Tax-Free Childcare payment. This helps them keep prices manageable and allows families to make the most of the support on offer. The feature aligns with Pembee’s broader goal of improving access to affordable childcare.
Despite its value, Tax-Free Childcare has been underutilised due to complexity. Pembee’s integration changes that, making the system simpler for everyone involved.
“We’re excited to make it easier for parents to use the Tax-Free Childcare scheme,” said Ed Hollinghurst, Founder of Pembee. “Too often, complicated processes and manual systems create unnecessary friction. Our integrated solution not only supports providers but also helps more parents access the government support they’re entitled to — with a faster, smoother, and fully online experience.”
This new payment method is already available to Pembee users throughout the UK. Providers can enable it easily by inputting their registered childcare provider information into their admin settings.
