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Bookly Deposit Payments
Bookly Deposit Payments by Bookly is an add-on plugin for the Bookly booking system. It lets customers pay part of a booking's cost upfront and settle the rest later. You set the deposit as a fixed amount or a percentage, and clients see what they owe at each stage.
Install this firstPlease install the Bookly Pro core Plugin from here before installing the addons
Go to product- Version
- 4.0
- Released
- Jul 29, 2026
- Developer
- Bookly
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Bookly Deposit Payments 4.0
Version 4.0
Latest
- NewAdded support for Bookly Pro 10.3
What it does
Many appointment businesses face the same tension. Asking for full payment at booking can put clients off, while asking for nothing leaves you exposed to last-minute cancellations and no-shows. This add-on sits between those two options. Customers commit with a partial payment when they book, and the remaining balance is handled afterward. Salons, gyms, consultants and photographers are typical users, along with any service provider that relies on scheduled appointments.
The add-on works inside Bookly, so deposits become part of the existing booking and checkout flow. You choose whether a deposit is a fixed sum or a percentage, and you can configure it per service or per category. Clients can pay using any payment method Bookly supports, and they see the deposit and balance clearly while booking. Automatic reminders prompt customers to pay what remains, and an admin panel lets you track deposits and outstanding balances in one place.
Best for
- Salons and beauty studios taking appointments
- Gyms, trainers and fitness class providers
- Consultants and photographers who book client sessions
Features
Fixed or percentage deposits
Set each deposit as a fixed price or as a percentage of the total, so payment terms match how your business charges for its services.
Deposits per service or category
Configure deposit rules for individual services or whole categories, giving you precise control over which bookings require what upfront amount.
Works with Bookly payment methods
Clients can pay their deposit through any of the payment methods already supported by Bookly, so there is no separate payment setup to learn.
Automatic balance reminders
Customers receive automatic notifications reminding them to pay the remaining balance, which helps keep outstanding payments from slipping through the cracks.
Admin tracking of balances
An admin panel lets service providers follow deposits paid and balances still owed, making it simpler to keep an eye on booking finances.
Clear amounts during booking
During the booking process, customers can see exactly what deposit is due now and what balance remains, so there are no surprises later.
Built into Bookly checkout
The add-on extends the Bookly booking system directly, keeping deposits inside the same checkout process your clients already use.
Bookly Deposit Payments older versions
- 3.9Nov 11, 20251 new
- 3.8Mar 18, 20251 new, 1 improvement
- 3.7Aug 15, 20241 new, 1 fix
- 3.6Mar 6, 2024
- 3.5Feb 8, 2024
- 3.4Sep 20, 2023
- 3.3Jul 17, 2023
- 3.2May 2, 2023
- 3.1Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Bookly Deposit Payments
Do I need Bookly for this add-on to work?
Yes. This is an add-on for the Bookly booking system, and it extends Bookly's booking and checkout process. It adds deposit handling to Bookly rather than working as a standalone booking tool.
Can I charge different deposits for different services?
Yes. Deposits can be configured per service or per category. Each one can be a fixed amount or a percentage of the total, so a short appointment and a long session can carry different upfront payments.
How do customers pay the remaining balance?
The add-on sends automatic reminders prompting customers to pay what is left. Customers also see their deposit and balance during booking, and you can track outstanding balances from the admin panel.
Which payment methods can clients use for deposits?
Clients can pay deposits using any payment method that Bookly supports. The add-on works with your existing Bookly payment setup rather than adding its own separate payment options.
Is Bookly Deposit Payments free?
The code of Bookly Deposit Payments is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Bookly Deposit Payments is this?
Version 4.0, released Jul 29, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Bookly Deposit Payments?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Bookly Deposit Payments automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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