Money Down, Slots Protected
Nothing changes client behaviour like a deposit. LightDay lets you collect anywhere from 0–100% at the moment of booking — online through Stripe, or prompted automatically on internal bookings — so every valuable slot has commitment behind it before it's confirmed.
£59.99/month for salons, £69.99/month for clinics — every feature included
Deposits your way
Set your deposit percentage globally and adjust per your policy — or switch deposits off entirely if that's your style. Online bookings collect payment before the slot is confirmed; internal bookings trigger an automatic reminder to take the deposit, and end-of-day reminders list anything still unpaid so nothing slips through.
From deposit to final bill, seamlessly
Deposits track against the appointment with clear paid/unpaid status visible in the diary, and flow through to checkout so the final bill is always right. Combined with Klarna and Clearpay for the balance, clients get flexibility while you get certainty.
Key Capabilities
0–100% configurable
Your deposit policy, enforced automatically.
Stripe collection
Secure card payment before online slots confirm.
Internal prompts
Automatic reminders to take deposits on walk-in and phone bookings.
End-of-day chasing
Unpaid deposits flagged before they become tomorrow's no-show.
Paid/unpaid at a glance
Deposit status visible directly on the diary.
Flows to checkout
Deposits deduct from the final bill automatically.
Who Benefits
Hair Salons & Barbershops
Salons secure long colour, extension and bridal appointments — the bookings where a no-show costs the most.
Aesthetics Clinics
Clinics take deposits on consultations and treatment courses, filtering out casual bookers before expensive practitioner time is committed.
Klarna & Clearpay Built In
Clients spread the cost of treatments while you're paid in full upfront — both major UK buy-now-pay-later options included with every plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I set different deposit expectations for different bookings?
You set your deposit percentage policy in settings (0–100%), and the system prompts and chases automatically. Many businesses reserve higher deposits for long or high-value appointments.
How do clients pay their deposit?
Online bookings pay by card through Stripe before the slot is confirmed. In-salon, your team takes the deposit at booking with automatic prompts.
What if a client books but doesn't pay the deposit?
End-of-day deposit reminders flag every unpaid deposit so your team can chase or release the slot — nothing slips through unnoticed.
Can clients pay the rest with Klarna or Clearpay?
Yes — Klarna and Clearpay are built into LightDay's checkout, so clients can spread the remaining balance while you're paid upfront.
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