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Online deposits are a way to get real time commitment from your clients when they make a booking, giving you confidence in their legitimacy. In this article you will learn how to add deposits to appointments using the Timely iOS app.
You can set policies regarding deposits, such as caveats when individuals are unable to attend their appointments for genuine reasons. See our help guide Frequently asked questions (FAQs): Deposits for more information on this feature.
How to add a deposit to a new appointment
1 In the Timely iOS calendar, create an appointment as you usually would, by selecting the client, required service/services, and input any additional information such as booking notes etc.
2 If a deposit needs to be added to appointment, click the save and add deposit option at the bottom of the screen.
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You will be taken to the deposit screen with the total charge for services shown as the default deposit amount for appointment. You can change the deposit amount to a partial amount as required by clicking on the default deposit amount.
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Click save and pay once the correct deposit amount is entered.
5 Next you will arrive at the checkout flow to complete the step of accepting the payment for the deposit, click checkout to do so. Once you have done this, a paid deposit will be saved against the appointment.
6 If you wish to save an unpaid deposit instead of accepting the payment, click cancel and save the changes by clicking save. This will create an unpaid deposit against the appointment.
How to add a deposit to an existing appointment
Step-by-step instructions
1
Click on the appointment to which a deposit needs to be added from the calendar. Then select edit on the top right corner.
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In the edit appointment screen select the save and add deposit option.
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You will then be taken to the deposit screen where you can add the deposit amount and follow the same steps as shown above in the section how to add a deposit to a new appointment, to complete accepting the payment or saving as an unpaid deposit.