Imagine this: you had a super cosy evening with friends. You had a few drinks at the local bar and then went out for dinner together.  Because you wanted to take responsibility and organised this gathering, you were the first to pull out your wallet to pay for everything. Naturally, with the intention of then sending payment requests to all your friends. After all, it is quite a sum of money that you have covered. You wait patiently, but the payment does not come through. You decide to send a reminder, hoping that your friend simply forgot. 

But then something happens that you didn't expect: instead of a quick payment, you receive an irritated response back. Your friend may feel pressured or wrongly accused, while you are just trying to stick to the agreements..

Do you recognise yourself in the situation above?! We think many Dutch people do! 

What started as a small financial issue, turns into an awkward situation that could even put a strain on your friendship. There are uncomfortable feelings and sometimes even arguments. Something that should be so simple turns into a real fiasco full of irritation. And it was such a lovely evening...

But fortunately, there is now a way to prevent these kinds of situations! With Potje, you actually save together IN ADVANCE. This way, you avoid hassle afterwards! 

Potje: Save Together, Enjoy Together

To prevent these kinds of situations, it's handy to collect money in advance for joint expenses. This way, no one is left with an empty wallet and sour feelings afterwards. 

And that's exactly where the Potje app comes into play. With Potje, you can save beforehand with your friends for a specific goal, such as a weekend away, a gift, or a dinner. Everyone contributes a predetermined amount, so you don't have to worry later about who still owes what. You have all saved together for this occasion, so everything is neatly arranged, leaving only enjoyment on the agenda. 

Benefits of Saving in Advance with Potje

• No Hassle Afterwards: By saving together in advance, you avoid the hassle of payment requests and reminders. Everyone has already contributed, so there is no chance of misunderstandings or forgotten payments. 

• Clear Agreements: Everyone knows in advance how much they need to contribute. This prevents surprises and ensures that everyone is equally involved in the costs.

• Better Budgeting: By setting a budget upfront, you prevent spending more than you intended. You can together establish a realistic budget that is achievable for everyone. This reduces the chance of people experiencing financial pressure and helps everyone maintain their financial mindfulness. 

• Strengthening of Friendship: Since financial matters can often be a source of tension, Potje helps to alleviate these tensions. This contributes to a better atmosphere and prevents financial issues from driving a wedge between you and your friends. It also removes the financial pressure from one person and creates a sense of responsibility for the whole group.  

  
  

How Potje Works

Potje is super easy to use. You create a pot in the app or on the website and invite your friends to join. Together, you set an amount to contribute, depending on the goal you have agreed upon. This can be a fixed amount, or you can agree to contribute a smaller amount periodically. You and your friends will receive reminders when it’s time to contribute again. And if someone forgets, reminders will keep being sent. This way, the social pressure to pay lies with the entire group and not just one person. Once the target amount is reached, you can use the pot for your joint activity or purchase.

Saving in advance brings clarity, convenience, and above all: it preserves good friendships. So the next time you plan something with friends or do something together, give Potje a try and see what it does for you!

Enjoy together without hassle!