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Deposit Payments

Secure every booking before it even starts.

Collect a deposit at the point of booking — so clients are committed, your revenue is protected, and last-minute cancellations hit your pocket a lot less. No uncomfortable asks. No manual processing. Just automatic security.

Palama deposit settings screen showing booking deposit configuration and client payment flow

Deposits, Done Your Way

Flexible deposit options for every kind of booking.

Whether it's a percentage of the service, a flat fee, or full prepayment — Palama handles the collection automatically so you don't have to.

Percentage deposit

Require a percentage of the service value at booking — a fair, scalable approach that adjusts automatically based on what the client has chosen

Fixed amount deposit

Set a flat deposit amount per booking — simple, predictable, and easy to communicate to clients upfront with no ambiguity

Full prepayment

Require clients to pay the full service amount at the time of booking — ideal for high-demand slots, premium services, or new clients with no prior history

Client-facing deposit flow

Clients see a clear, branded deposit screen during booking — they pay securely with any card, receive a confirmation, and the remaining balance is settled at checkout

Deposits that protect your revenue and your time

Service-level deposit rule settings in Palama admin dashboard

Service-Level Control

Apply deposits where they matter most

Set deposit rules per service, per staff member, or for new clients only — so you're protecting your highest-risk bookings without adding friction to regulars. Palama applies the right rule automatically based on the booking type, with no manual intervention needed.
Checkout screen showing deposit amount credited against total service bill

Seamless Checkout

Deposits credited at checkout — automatically

When a client arrives and checks out, the deposit they paid is automatically applied to their final bill. There's no manual reconciliation, no awkward 'you already paid part of this', just a smooth, professional checkout that accounts for everything correctly every time.
Deposit refund policy settings showing configurable cancellation rules

Refund & Cancellation Rules

You decide what happens when plans change

Define your own deposit refund policy — full refund within 48 hours, partial refund, or non-refundable. Palama communicates the policy clearly to clients at the time of booking so there are no disputes, and applies your rules automatically if they cancel inside the window.

Why deposits change the game

70%reduction in no-shows when a deposit is requiredSkin in the game changes behaviour
80%of clients complete bookings even when a deposit is requiredCommitted clients don't drop off
100%automatic application to checkout — zero manual workIt just works
0payment processing needed at checkout for prepaid bookingsAlready done before they arrive

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