Deposit Protection

Booking Deposit Protection

Protect against client no-shows by collecting upfront appointment deposits.

Require a partial deposit (e.g. £20 or 25%) or full advance payment before clients can reserve appointment slots. Protects your staff time and ensures revenue even if a client cancels last-minute.

PRO INCLUDED TIER

Included 100% Free with Whizzly Pro (£24.99/mo)

£9.99/mo on Whizzly Starter
LIVE VISUAL PREVIEW
Appointment Slot Protection
Protected Bookings

Balayage, Cut & Gloss Treatment

Friday 3:00 PM (2.5 hrs)

Total: £140.00
Required Deposit Today:£35.00

Remaining £105.00 due on day of appointment. Protected by 24h cancellation policy.

PLAIN ENGLISH EXPLANATION

Why Your Business Needs This

01 · What It Does

Appointment Deposit Protection

Collect upfront deposits or full payments when clients book appointments, services, or hire equipment online.

02 · Why It Matters

Protect Against Costly Client No-Shows

No-shows mean empty chairs and wasted time. Asking for a small deposit when clients book makes them more likely to turn up, and your cancellation policy decides what happens to the deposit if they don't.

03 · The Bottom Line ROI

Fewer no-shows, less wasted time

Helps prevent appointment no-shows and protects staff calendar time across hair, beauty, and trade clinics.

How It Works in 3 Simple Steps

Zero coding or complicated setup required. Runs smoothly in the background.

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1. Set Deposit Rules

Choose fixed (£15) or percentage (25%) deposit requirements per treatment or service.

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2. Client Selects Slot & Pays

Customer picks their calendar time and pays deposit securely via Apple Pay or card.

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3. Protected Calendar Booking

The slot is confirmed, and reminder messages send with the remaining balance details.

Key Features & Capabilities

Everything built into this powerup out of the box:

Flexible deposit mode (Fixed £ amount or percentage of service total)
Per-service custom deposit overrides (e.g. £50 for Balayage, £10 for Cut)
Mandatory cancellation policy checkbox before booking confirmation
Automated WhatsApp and email balance reminders before appointment day
1-Click remaining balance payment links for clients
Automatic refund handling for cancellations within your notice window

Built for Every Business Archetype

How UK stores, salons, takeaways, and trade brands use this tool daily:

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Hair & Beauty Salons

Lock in £25 deposits for long 3-hour hair coloring and lash appointments.

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Massage & Wellness Spas

Protect weekend spa treatment slots against last-minute cancellations.

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Photographers & Studios

Secure studio hire deposits before reserving weekend photoshoot dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions answered in plain English.

Yes! You can choose 100% full upfront payment or any partial deposit amount.

Unlock Booking Deposit Protection for Your Store

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