How to start a payments app for salons and barbers: deposits, no-shows and quick payouts
By SendPay Business · · 2 min read
Salons, barbers and beauty therapists lose money every week to no-shows, and many run on tight margins with staff who rent chairs or work on commission. A payments platform built for them can take deposits at booking, make paying suppliers simple and give owners a clear view of their money.
What salon owners want
- Payment links for booking deposits.
- A simple way to collect chair rent from self-employed stylists.
- A card for products and supplies.
- A clear view of takings each week.
Reaching them
Salon and barber owners meet through suppliers, training academies, trade shows and social media. Start with one town or one type of business and let happy owners recommend you.
Things to watch
Most salons already take card payments at the till, so position your platform alongside that. Be clear about deposit and refund rules so clients aren't surprised.
Where SendPay fits
SendPay doesn't offer card machines or acquiring. SendPay platforms let you get paid with payment links, invoices and subscriptions, alongside GBP, EUR and USD accounts and branded Visa cards, powered by licensed partners.
Build it
Create your own financial platform.
Pick a template, name it, brand it, preview every page before you pay. Your brand, your users, your fees.
Build my platform →Questions people ask
How do I start a bookings platform?
Combine bookings with deposits and payment links.
Bookings platforms →What can I use instead of a card machine?
Payment links and QR codes can take payments without hardware.
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This guide is general information, not legal or financial advice. SendPay Business is a technology company, not a bank, and does not take deposits; regulated services on the platforms are provided by licensed partners. PayPal, Patreon and Substack are named as reference points only and are not affiliated with SendPay Business.