What name should someone use when making a payment to me?

For ACH and wire payments, you'll use the primary name on your account.

For checks, what name to use will depend on your business setup:

Sole proprietor with a DBA: Your name Your DBA name

Sole proprietor without a DBA: Your full name only

LLC or corporation with a DBA: Your name Your legal business name Your DBA name

LLC or corporation without a DBA: Your name Your legal business name