Deposits
Cut no-shows and last-minute wobbles. Deposits in Barkway let you take money upfront on a booking, or keep a rolling balance on the client’s account for future use.
- Supports fixed (e.g. £10) or percentage (e.g. 25%) deposits
- Default deposit is set in Settings → Payments
- Client-level deposits are auto-applied to new bookings (you can unselect them)
- Deposits appear in the price breakdown and affect the remaining balance once marked Paid
Jump in
📄️ Deposits on file (client)
Keep a deposit on a client’s account and auto-apply it to new bookings.
📄️ Booking deposits
Take a deposit for a specific appointment (fixed or percentage).
📄️ Refunding deposits
How to refund client or booking deposits in Barkway.
Pro tips
- Use a client deposit on file for regulars - faster checkout, fewer headaches.
- Booking deposits are perfect for one-offs or high-risk appointments.
- Mark deposits Paid as soon as you take them - the balance only updates once payment is recorded.