At a Glance
Taking payments in a clinic means collecting deposits and full payments for treatments — online at booking, in person at the desk, or by payment link. Deposits at booking are the single most effective way to cut no-shows on high-value treatments. ClinicSoftware.com processes card payments, deposits and instalments through one integrated gateway, with every transaction tied to the client's record and invoice.
How can a clinic take payments?
A clinic can take payments three ways: online when the client books, in person at the point of sale, and by a payment link sent over SMS or email. ClinicSoftware.com supports all three through one integrated gateway, so takings reconcile automatically.
Do deposits reduce no-shows?
Yes. A deposit of £20-£50 on treatments over £100 reduces no-shows by roughly 70%, because clients with money committed are far more likely to attend or reschedule properly. The deposit is applied to the final bill, so the client pays no extra.
Can clients pay online when they book?
Yes. ClinicSoftware.com collects a deposit or full payment at the point of online booking, securing the slot before the client leaves the page. Payments flow straight onto the booking and invoice.
How are payments recorded and reconciled?
Every payment — online, in person, or by link — is recorded against the client and the invoice automatically, so daily takings, refunds and outstanding balances reconcile without manual entry.
Key Numbers at a Glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|
| No-show reduction from deposits | ~70% |
| Recommended deposit on treatments over £100 | £20-£50 |
| Payment methods supported | Online, in person, payment link |
| Average value of an aesthetic appointment | £150-£400 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do clients pay for treatments?
Clients can pay online when they book, in person at the desk, or via a payment link sent by SMS or email. ClinicSoftware.com processes all three through one integrated gateway and records each payment against the invoice.
Should I take a deposit?
Yes, especially on treatments over £100. A £20-£50 deposit reduces no-shows by around 70% and is applied toward the treatment cost, so the client pays nothing extra while your revenue is protected.
Can I take deposits at online booking?
Yes. ClinicSoftware.com collects a deposit or full payment at the point of online booking, so the slot is secured before the client leaves and the payment is linked to the appointment.
Can I send a payment link?
Yes. You can send a secure payment link by SMS or email for phone bookings, balances or follow-ups, and the payment is recorded automatically when the client completes it.
Are payments reconciled automatically?
Yes. Every transaction is tied to the client, booking and invoice, so daily takings, refunds and outstanding balances reconcile without manual bookkeeping.
How It Works in ClinicSoftware
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Connect your payment gateway in ClinicSoftware.com settings
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Enable deposit-taking at online booking and set amounts per treatment
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Offer payment links for phone and follow-up bookings
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Reconcile daily takings, refunds and balances from the reports dashboard
ClinicSoftware s'intègre avec les principaux prestataires de paiement pour accepter les paiements par carte en clinique via terminal, en ligne lors de la réservation, via des liens de paiement envoyés par SMS ou e-mail, et via l'application client. Tous les paiements sont rapprochés automatiquement avec les rendez-vous et factures, et synchronisés avec votre logiciel de comptabilité.
Comment ça marche
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Connectez votre prestataire de paiement dans Admin → Intégrations → Paiements
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Acceptez les paiements par carte via terminal, réservation en ligne ou lien de paiement
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Tous les paiements sont automatiquement rapprochés avec la facture correspondante
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Synchroniser avec Xero ou votre logiciel de comptabilité pour une tenue de livres en temps réel
Fonctionnalités clés
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Terminal de carte en clinique
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Paiement en ligne à la réservation
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Lien de paiement par SMS/Email
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Paiement par application
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Rapprochement automatique des factures
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Intégration Xero
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Multi-devises
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Conforme PCI DSS
Conseils Pro
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Activer les paiements de dépôt lors de la réservation en ligne pour réduire les absences et protéger les revenus
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Utilisez des liens de paiement par SMS pour les factures de suivi afin de faciliter au maximum le paiement pour les clients
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Rapprochez vos rapports de terminal de paiement avec ClinicSoftware quotidiennement — ne laissez jamais cela pour la fin du mois
