Deposits & prepayments

Deposits and prepayments let clients pay a part — or the whole price — at the moment they book, directly inside your online booking flow. A booked slot becomes a paid commitment instead of a polite intention.

Why salons turn it on

• Fewer no-shows. A client who has paid something almost always shows up. Skin in the game changes behaviour overnight — see how it fits the wider playbook on reducing no-shows.
• Revenue secured upfront. Money lands before the chair is even warmed, so a last-minute cancellation no longer means a lost day.
• Filters out time-wasters. A small charge quietly screens the bookings that were never serious.
• Faster checkout. With the deposit already paid, only the balance is left to settle in your point of sale.

How it works

You decide the rules per service: a fixed deposit, a percentage, or full prepayment for high-value treatments. At booking, the client pays in a few taps — card or QR-code payment — and gets instant confirmation. The amount is recorded against the appointment, and the remainder is collected at the visit. Refund and cancellation terms are shown before they confirm, so everyone knows where they stand. It all lives in the same booking system you already run, with no extra terminal.

Who it is for

Any salon, barbershop or studio losing money to empty chairs — especially those offering long colour services, treatments or in-demand specialists where a missed slot really hurts. If you publish prices on your price list and take bookings on your website, deposits are the natural next layer.

Ready to protect your calendar? Create your free YourSalon account and switch on deposits today.