Short answer: to take payment before an astrology call, sell your reading as talk-time packages on a payment page, take the money with UPI or card in your own Razorpay account, and give clients a number that connects only paid callers. With Edesy Paid Calls the call ends when the paid minutes are up, unpaid callers are refused before your phone rings, and Edesy takes no fee on what clients pay you.
Most astrologers who take calls today work the same way: a WhatsApp message, a UPI ID, a screenshot, then a call. It wastes time on both sides and leaks money. Some clients "will pay after", some readings run 40 minutes on a 15-minute fee, and some numbers call again and again without paying. A paid call line removes all three.
How it works for a reading
- The client opens your payment page (shared on WhatsApp, Instagram or YouTube).
- They see your photo, languages and hours, pick a package, enter their mobile and pay.
- They call your Edesy number from that mobile, or the system calls them back automatically.
- Your phone rings. You talk. When their minutes run out, the call ends.
Your personal number stays private: clients only ever see the Edesy number. The page itself is described in create a payment page.
Packages that suit readings
Readings vary in length, so offer two or three packages rather than one price. Here are sample packages to adapt; set your own amounts.
| Package | Price (example) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | Rs 99 | One quick question: a date, a yes/no |
| 15 minutes | Rs 249 | A focused question on career or marriage |
| 30 minutes | Rs 449 | A full chart discussion |
| 60 minutes | Rs 799 | Kundli matching or a detailed reading |
At Rs 1.00 per minute of talk time, a full 30-minute call costs you at most Rs 30 on Edesy, before Razorpay's own fee. Try your own numbers in the paid call earnings calculator or work backwards from an hourly rate with the consultation price per minute calculator.
Each payment stays valid for a period you choose, 1 to 720 hours (24 by default). It is used up only when you answer, so a client whose call you miss can ring again later.
What to write on your page
The astrology and tarot starting template reads: "Get personal guidance on career, relationships and life decisions. Keep your birth date, time and place ready before you call." That last line matters: it saves the first five paid minutes.
Add:
- Languages: for example Hindi, English, Bengali.
- Hours: set weekly hours in IST. Clients see "Available now" or "Back at 6 pm". You can also allow payment only within your hours.
- Refund policy: the template suggests "Readings are for guidance only. If I miss your call, your payment stays valid for another try. If we never connect, you'll get a full refund."
- Photo and display name: clients want to see who they are paying.
The page switches between English and Hindi for the client, and shows an "ID verified" badge once your KYC is approved. See hours and languages.
Call-in or callback for readings?
Call-in is simple: the client dials after paying. Automatic callback suits clients who pay and then wait: about 30 seconds after payment, your phone rings with a short whisper ("Paid call, 15 minutes. Connecting you now.") and then the client is rung and joined. If you miss it, it retries (3 tries by default). New setups use both. More in call-in vs callback.
Clients who call without paying
A caller who hasn't paid hears a short message asking them to pay with the same mobile number and call again, and the call is refused without being answered. Your phone never rings and nothing is billed. That alone ends the "just two minutes, ji" calls.
Money, refunds and trust
The money goes straight to your Razorpay account and settles to your bank on Razorpay's schedule. Edesy never holds it. Refunds, if you give one, are made from your Razorpay dashboard under the policy you wrote; see refunds and disputes. Keep the policy short and honest, and say clearly that readings are guidance.
Getting started
You need a Razorpay account, an Edesy number (Rs 499/month for a mobile number, prices exclude 18% GST) and a few minutes. New accounts get Rs 20 of welcome credit. The astrologers page has the details, and the pillar guide on how to charge for phone calls covers the setup end to end.
FAQ
How do astrologers take payment before a phone consultation?
Share a payment page where the client picks a package (for example Rs 199 for 15 minutes) and pays with UPI or card. With Edesy Paid Calls the money goes to your own Razorpay account, and your number lets only that paid mobile through to your phone.
Can clients pay and talk in Hindi?
Yes. The payment page has an English and Hindi toggle, and you list the languages you speak on it. The call itself is a normal phone call in whatever language you use.
What happens when the client's minutes run out?
The call ends when the paid time is up. If they want more, they buy another package; you never have to ask for money mid-reading.
Does Edesy take a commission on my readings?
No. Edesy takes no fee on payments. You pay Rs 1.00 per minute of talk time from your Edesy wallet and the number rental, plus Razorpay's own fee on each payment. Prices exclude 18% GST.
Can a client call from a different phone than the one they paid with?
Only if you turn on the 4-digit PIN. The client sees the PIN once after paying and keys it in when calling from another phone. Without a PIN, only the number they paid with gets through.