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Reduce no-shows with deposits and reminders

Empty chairs and last-minute gaps hurt revenue. Combine upfront commitment with automatic reminders so customers show up or cancel in time.

Require a deposit at booking

  1. Connect Stripe to your workspace.
  2. Open the service settings and enable a deposit - fixed amount or percentage of the service price.
  3. Customers pay the deposit during online checkout. The balance can be collected at visit or invoiced later.

Turn on reminders

Revively sends email and SMS confirmations when a booking is made. Schedule reminder messages before the appointment so customers have time to reschedule instead of no-showing. Reminders include a link to booking details on your portal.

When someone does not show

Mark the booking as a no-show on the calendar. Deposits follow your refund policy - issue a partial refund or forfeit per your terms.

Pair deposits with clear cancellation rules on your online booking portal.

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