Why it matters
A deposit taken up front is a job that is actually committed, not a maybe. Making it a tap on your site, instead of an invoice and a wait, means fewer no-shows, steadier cashflow, and money in the bank before the work starts.
It also settles who is actually committed. A customer who has paid a deposit has made a decision, and the jobs that were only ever a maybe fall away before you have set aside a day for them and turned other work down.
How it works
- A secure "pay now" or "pay a deposit" button goes on your site.
- Customers pay by card in seconds, with no account or app to set up.
- The money lands in your account and the job is locked in.
What changes day to day
A pay button sits on your quote or on your site. The customer taps it, pays by card in a few seconds with no account to set up and no app to download, and the money is in your account instead of waiting on a transfer someone will get around to on Friday. You see it land, and the job goes in the diary.
This is for you if
- You chase bank transfers that arrive late, if at all.
- No-shows cost you because nothing was paid to hold the slot.
- Taking a deposit means sending an invoice and waiting.
Worth knowing
- Card fees are real, usually a couple of percent. Price with them in mind rather than absorbing them quietly.
- Say clearly what the deposit covers and what happens if the job gets cancelled.
- Never handle card numbers yourself. A proper payment provider keeps that off your plate entirely.