0% Commission Booking Fees
Collect Upfront Appointment Deposits with 0% Platform Commission.
Take non-refundable retainers and deposits on your terms. Connect your preferred payment link or accept direct peer-to-peer payments without giving up a slice of your earnings.
Direct Answer: Appointment Deposits & Retainers
Appointoze allows service businesses to collect upfront appointment deposits and retainers with 0% platform commission, supporting credit cards, Apple Pay, and peer-to-peer payment verification (Zelle, Venmo, Cash App) directly into the business’s own payment account.
How It Works: The Operational Mechanism
Unlike traditional software that traps your money in escrow or takes a 2.5% to 5% platform skim on top of card processing, Appointoze connects directly to your own merchant account or peer-to-peer payment profile so funds go straight to you.
Core Differentiator
How Appointment Deposits & Retainers Operates
Enforced step-by-step workflow for clients and providers.
1
Provider Action
Define Deposit Amounts Per Service
Set a flat dollar amount ($25, $50) or percentage (25%–50%) for each individual service or require deposits only on long sets.
2
Client Action
Payment via Card or P2P App
Client pays deposit via card or submits payment proof via Venmo, Zelle, or Cash App.
3
System Action
Direct Account Receipt & Final Invoice Deduction
100% of the deposit reaches your account immediately and is automatically deducted from the client’s balance at checkout.
You Hold the Keys: Unlike open calendars where clients book on a whim and fail to show, the Hard Gate ensures an appointment is only confirmed when intake is completed and your deposit is received.
Technical Specifications & Policies
Platform Commission
0%
Appointoze charges $0 on your deposit transactions. No hidden take rate.
Supported Payment Modes
Card + P2P
Credit card checkout, Apple Pay, plus Venmo, Zelle, Cash App QR codes and proof verification.
Balance Deduction
Automatic
Deposits are automatically credited to the client’s appointment bill at completion.
Real-World Applications & Outcomes
Tattoo Artists & Body Piercers
Challenge: Artists spending hours drawing custom stencils needing guaranteed payment before starting work.
Verified Outcome: $100 non-refundable drawing deposits ensured 100% compensation for creative preparation.
Estheticians & Skincare Specialists
Challenge: Solo suite estheticians managing cashflow for ordering clinical chemical peels and products.
Verified Outcome: Receiving advance cashflow through deposits allowed purchasing fresh stock without credit debt.
Frequently Asked Questions: Appointment Deposits & Retainers
Clear, honest answers about our booking software, pricing, and policies.
Yes. For example, set a $15 deposit on a 30-minute haircut, a $40 deposit on a full gel set, and a $100 retainer on a 4-hour balayage transformation.