Bookly Deposit Payments (Add-on) 2.8

Bookly Deposit Payments (Add-on) is a WordPress plugin for the Bookly appointment booking system that helps you collect a minimum deposit at the moment a customer books. By setting deposit rules per service and per staff member, you can reflect different pricing, availability, and commitment levels across your schedule. The add-on lets you define deposits as either a percentage of the appointment cost or a fixed amount, making it flexible for real-world booking workflows. It solves common scheduling problems like low commitment and unexpected cancellations by enforcing payment upfront through your existing Bookly setup.

Main Features

• Minimum deposit requirement — Configure an amount that must be paid during the booking process.
• Deposit by service — Set different deposit amounts for each service offered in Bookly.
• Deposit by staff member — Apply unique deposit settings depending on which staff is selected.
• Percentage-based deposits — Calculate the required deposit as a percentage of the appointment cost.
• Fixed-amount deposits — Use a hard deposit value when you prefer consistent upfront payments.
• Configurable booking rules — Manage deposit settings directly from the WordPress admin for your Bookly installation.
• Works inside the Bookly booking flow — Enforces the deposit at booking time so appointments are confirmed with payment.
• Lightweight add-on integration — Designed to be simple to set up without disrupting your existing booking pages.

Benefits

• Improved cash flow — Receive an upfront deposit instead of relying only on full payment later.
• Fewer no-shows — Increase booking commitment by requiring payment at checkout.
• Better appointment reliability — Reduce last-minute gaps by setting realistic deposit expectations.
• More confident scheduling — Align deposit amounts with service type and assigned staff.
• Higher booking completion — Encourage customers to finalize bookings with clear, enforced payment terms.

Who is it suitable for?

• WooCommerce-free (or any) WordPress sites using Bookly for appointments
• Salons, barbers, and beauty studios with multiple staff and service categories
• Medical, dental, and wellness clinics managing high-value appointments
• Coaches, trainers, and instructors running scheduled sessions
• Agencies and consultants offering appointments across different team members
• Freelancers who want more predictable calendars and fewer cancellations