Barber deposit system

Stop losing money to no-shows

Require a deposit when clients book. Stripe handles the payment. No-shows drop dramatically when clients have money on the line.

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No-shows are costing you more than you think

A single no-show is not just a lost booking — it is a gap in your day that you cannot fill at short notice. For a barber charging £30 per cut and seeing 10 clients a day, even one no-show per day adds up to over £900 a month in lost revenue.

The most effective way to reduce no-shows is to require a deposit at booking. When a client has paid £10 upfront, they have a financial reason to turn up or cancel in advance. Clippr makes this simple — deposits are collected via Stripe at the point of booking, before the appointment is confirmed.

You set the deposit amount per service. You set the cancellation policy. Clippr handles the payment, the refund logic, and the client communication automatically.

Stripe-powered deposits

Deposits are collected via Stripe at the point of booking. Secure, trusted, and compliant. No manual payment handling.

Per-service deposit amounts

Set a different deposit amount for each service. Charge more for longer appointments where a no-show costs you more.

Risk-based rules

Clippr tracks no-show history per client. Automatically require higher deposits or card holds from clients who have no-showed before.

Cancellation cutoff

Set a cancellation cutoff window. Clients who cancel inside the window forfeit their deposit. You keep the money for the blocked time.

Automatic refund handling

Cancellations outside the cutoff are refunded automatically via Stripe. No manual processing, no awkward conversations.

No-show tracking

Every no-show is recorded against the client's profile. See your no-show rate in the analytics dashboard.

How the deposit system works

  • Client selects a service and time on your booking page
  • Deposit amount is shown clearly before they confirm
  • Client pays via Stripe — card or Apple/Google Pay
  • Booking is confirmed only after payment is received
  • Confirmation email sent with cancellation policy
  • Cancellations outside the cutoff trigger automatic refund
  • Cancellations inside the cutoff — you keep the deposit
  • No-show is recorded against the client's profile
  • Repeat no-shows automatically trigger higher deposit requirements

Frequently asked questions

How much should I charge as a deposit?

Most barbers charge between £5 and £15 as a deposit, or 20–50% of the service price. The goal is to make the cost of not turning up feel real. Even a £5 deposit significantly reduces no-shows.

What happens to the deposit if a client cancels?

You decide the policy. Clippr lets you set a cancellation cutoff — for example, cancellations more than 4 hours before the appointment can receive a refund. Cancellations inside the cutoff forfeit the deposit.

Does the client pay the full amount upfront?

No, unless you choose to. Most barbers take a partial deposit at booking and collect the remainder in the chair. You set the deposit amount per service.

What payment processor does Clippr use?

Clippr uses Stripe for all payment processing. Stripe is trusted by millions of businesses and handles all card security and compliance.

Can I require higher deposits from clients who have no-showed before?

Yes. Clippr tracks no-show history per client and can automatically require a higher deposit or card hold from clients with a history of not turning up.

Start taking deposits today

Set up your deposit rules in minutes. Stripe handles the payments. No-shows become a thing of the past.

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