Schedly + Stripe
Require payment or a deposit at the time of booking via secure Stripe integration.
Schedly's Stripe integration allows any event type to require full payment or a deposit before a booking is confirmed. Clients pay via Stripe's secure checkout as part of the booking process. The host receives payment confirmation alongside the booking notification.
What you can do with Stripe
Session payment at booking
Coaches, trainers, and service providers require full session payment when clients book. The meeting link is only released after Stripe payment confirms.
Deposit collection
High-value services like photography, salon color, or legal consultations require a deposit to hold the appointment slot, dramatically reducing no-shows.
Cancellation fee enforcement
Clients who cancel within the notice window are charged a configured late-cancellation fee automatically via their saved Stripe payment method.
Connect in minutes
No developer required. Set up the Stripe integration yourself in your Schedly dashboard.
Create your Schedly account
Sign up for Schedly free — no credit card required. Your free plan includes unlimited bookings and calendar sync.
Connect Stripe
Navigate to Integrations in your Schedly dashboard and click Connect Stripe. Follow the OAuth flow to authorize the connection.
Configure your event types
Enable the Stripe integration on any event type where you want it active. Configure your preferences and you're live.
Common questions
Payment at Booking: The Single Most Impactful Change for Service Business Revenue
Requiring payment at the time of booking rather than after the appointment is the single highest-ROI operational change most service businesses can make. The research is consistent: requiring payment at booking reduces no-shows by 50-75% compared to invoice-after-appointment models, eliminates payment collection lag, and improves the quality of clientele by filtering out prospects who are not financially committed. Schedly's Stripe integration makes this transition seamless -- clients pay via Stripe's secure checkout as part of the booking process, and businesses receive payment confirmation alongside the booking notification.
Deposit vs. Full Payment: The Psychology of Commitment
The commitment psychology behind upfront payment is well-documented. A client who has paid before an appointment has a fundamentally different motivation to attend than one who has only clicked confirm. The question of whether to require full payment or a deposit depends on service type and price point. High-value services often collect a 25-50% deposit that signals commitment without requiring the full investment before value is delivered. Transactional services typically work best with full payment at booking.
Cancellation Policy Automation via Stripe
The most underutilized feature of the Schedly + Stripe integration is automated cancellation policy enforcement. When a cancellation window is configured -- free cancellation up to 48 hours before, 50% fee within 48 hours, full fee within 24 hours -- Schedly enforces this policy automatically via the saved Stripe payment method. Late cancellations are charged the configured fee without any manual action from the host. This eliminates the awkward conversation about cancellation fees, removes the emotional burden of enforcing policies, and consistently applies your business rules regardless of who is canceling or when.
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