Get Paid at Booking
Stop sending invoices after the appointment. Schedly integrates with Stripe to collect payment at the exact moment clients book — turning every appointment into immediate revenue.
The specific outcomes you unlock
Deposit or full payment — your choice
Require any percentage or fixed amount as a deposit, or collect the full service fee. Client cannot confirm without completing payment.
Works in 130+ currencies
Accept payment in any Stripe-supported currency. Funds deposit directly to your bank account on Stripe's standard schedule.
Automated receipts for every transaction
Stripe generates professional payment receipts immediately. Configure tax rates and invoice formats for your jurisdiction.
How to implement this solution
Four steps to deploy this solution in your business — typically live in under 30 minutes.
Connect your Stripe account
Link your existing Stripe account or create one for free in minutes. No Stripe fees beyond their standard 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction.
Configure payment per event type
Set payment requirements independently for each service type — full payment for consultations, deposits for workshops, free for discovery calls.
Set cancellation and refund policies
Define when refunds are allowed and at what percentage. Schedly enforces your policy automatically.
Monitor revenue in your dashboard
Track monthly revenue, average booking value, and refund rates all in the Schedly payments reporting panel.
"I set up Schedly on a Sunday afternoon and by Monday morning had three bookings waiting. The solution literally paid for itself before the trial even ended."
The Invoice-Free Business: Why Collecting at Booking Changes Your Cash Flow Permanently
The invoice is one of the oldest business practices in professional services — and one of the most costly. The average invoice is paid 28 days after issuance, creating a perpetual cash flow gap between service delivery and revenue receipt. In service businesses with high volume, this gap compounds: the revenue from November's appointments doesn't arrive until December, creating a constant lag that requires operating capital to bridge. Collecting at booking eliminates this lag entirely. The moment a client confirms their appointment, the revenue is in your account. No invoice, no follow-up, no 28-day wait.
How Upfront Payment Transforms Client Commitment
Payment collection at booking doesn't just improve cash flow — it fundamentally changes client commitment behavior. Research consistently shows that clients who pay a deposit or full amount at booking are 4x less likely to no-show compared to clients with no financial commitment. The behavioral mechanism is loss aversion: clients who have paid $75 toward a $300 appointment experience that $75 as 'already spent' — and canceling means losing money they've mentally accounted for as gone. This psychological commitment converts casual interest into serious appointments, raising the quality of your entire client roster.
Building a Payment-First Booking Experience Clients Accept (and Appreciate)
Service businesses worry that requiring payment at booking will reduce conversions. The evidence suggests the opposite: when payment is presented as part of a polished, professional booking flow rather than a last-minute add-on, most clients view it as a sign of quality rather than friction. The keys to client acceptance: be transparent about your policy upfront (displayed on the booking page before the client selects a time), use a trusted payment processor (Stripe's brand recognition creates confidence), and confirm immediately with a professional receipt. Clients who experience this flow — especially from businesses in professional services — often comment that the payment-at-booking model signals that the provider is serious about their time and service.
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