Paper service cheques
What is a paper service voucher?
The paper service voucher is a subsidised method of payment in Belgium that lets you easily pay for domestic services such as cleaning, ironing and other household chores.
Unlike the electronic version, the paper service voucher is in the form of a cheque that you give directly to your household helper after the service. Simple and practical!
Accessibilité
They are ideal for those who are not comfortable with digital tools or prefer a more tangible method of managing their payments.
Simplified monitoring
You always have a clear, physical overview of how many shares you have left to use, so you can manage them more efficiently and in an organised way.
No connection required
Unlike electronic service vouchers, you don’t need a smartphone or internet access to use the paper version.
How do paper service vouchers work?
It’s so easy! For each hour worked, give your household help a full service voucher with the stub. For example, if she worked 4 hours, make sure you give her 4 service cheques, all dated and signed . Don’t forget to sign with a blue or black pen!
Petite astuce : avoid cross-outs or tipexes Pluxee will not validate modified service vouchers, and they may be rejected.
Filling in your service voucher paper cheque
But don’t forget to switch to electronic Service Cheques
Why bother with paper when everything can be so simple online? With electronic Service Cheques, everything is quicker and easier to manage.
Frequently asked questions
The use of paper service vouchers is simple and accessible to everyone:
- Ordering securities You can order your paper service vouchers by registering on the Sodexo or via their application, then paying by bank transfer.
- Receipt of securities Once payment has been made, the tickets will be sent to you by post in the form of cheque books.
- Use of titles After providing a service (cleaning, ironing, etc.), all you have to do is give the service provider a cheque for one hour’s work.
Each paper service voucher is equivalent to one hour’s work, and must be dated and signed before being given to the service provider. The service provider can then collect the voucher from the approved company.
To order paper service vouchers Here are the steps to follow:
- Registration Register on the Sodexo or via an approved company.
- Achat Pay for your securities by bank transfer, choosing the paper securities option.
- Delivery : Receive your service vouchers by post within a few days.
It is important to follow certain rules if you want to use the paper service vouchers :
- Date and sign each title before handing it over to your service provider.
- Paper service vouchers have a valid for one year from the date of purchase, so it’s essential to use them within this period.
- Each paper service voucher can only be used for household services provided by companies approved by the State.
The service voucher allows you to easily pay for the services of a household helper at a very attractive rate: 9.00 € per hour in Wallonia and Flanders, and 10.00 € per hour in Brussels (before tax deduction).
As well as making your life easier, the purchase of service vouchers also allows you to benefit from a tax deduction depending on your region:
- Brussels-Capital Region reduction in 1,50 € per share for 163 first titles .
- Walloon Region reduction in 0,90 € per share for 150 first titles .
- Flemish Region reduction in 1,80 € per share for 191 first titles .
Although electronic service vouchers offer greater flexibility for some users, the paper service voucher remains a practical option for those who prefer a traditional solution. As well as being simple to use, it offers the same tax benefits and helps to support legal employment in the home services sector.
With your paper service cheques, you can pay for various home service vouchers These include cleaning, ironing, domestic help, support for senior citizens and central ironing.
Ready to take some time for yourself?
With our service voucher cleaning, ironing and domestic help services, you can enjoy a spotless home and concentrate on what really matters to you.
