Deposits
Collect a partial payment to reserve a time. For a $120 service with a $30 deposit, state when the remaining $90 is due.
Payment options at a glance
Charge for individual appointments, take a deposit, sell sessions in a package or offer a subscription. Clients book around your availability.
| Payment type | When the customer pays | How booking works | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-time payment | At booking | Select an appointment and pay the service price. | $75 consultation |
| Deposit | Part at booking | Reserve a time and settle the remaining balance under your terms. | $30 deposit on a $120 service |
| Prepaid package | Before the included sessions | Buy several sessions together and book them over time. | Five coaching sessions |
| Subscription | According to the configured billing plan | Offer an ongoing service with its own billing and booking rules. | Monthly coaching plan |
Collect online payments when clients book
Turn any paid service into a booking link. Your client sees the price, selects an available time and pays through the connected provider as part of the same booking flow.
Set prices for individual services
Use paid bookings for consultations, tutoring, training, personal services or group sessions. Set a different price for each service, with Stripe or PayPal checkout built into the booking flow.
- Set a price for each service or session.
- Collect payment through Stripe or PayPal.
- Share the booking link or embed it on your site.
- Keep scheduling and payment tied to the same booking.
How to start taking payments in Lunacal
Connect a payment provider, price your service and share your booking page.
1
Connect payments
Connect your Stripe or PayPal account to your Lunacal booking setup.
2
Price your service
Choose the appointment duration, availability, price and payment requirement.
3
Share your page
Clients select a date and time, complete their details and proceed to payment.
4
Confirm the booking
Successful checkout confirms the paid appointment. View the transaction in your processor.
Sell prepaid session packages
Let clients buy several sessions in one purchase. A client can pay for five coaching sessions or ten private lessons upfront, then schedule the included sessions over time.
One upfront payment, multiple bookings
Packages work well for structured programs or repeat visits. The client pays once, then books the included sessions without paying each time.
- Sell several sessions or classes together.
- Take the package payment upfront.
- Let customers book included sessions later.
- Keep the package and its bookings connected.
Example: A coach sells a five-session package for $350. The client pays for the package, books the first session and schedules the remaining four when ready.
Create a session package
Monthly coaching plan
For ongoing client relationships
$120 / month
Ongoing access to your service
Sessions booked around availability
Billing and booking rules defined upfront
Accept subscription payments for ongoing services
Give regular clients a subscription for coaching, advisory services or recurring lessons instead of charging them for every visit.
Offer a predictable way to pay for ongoing services while clients book around your availability.
- Offer an ongoing service instead of isolated sessions.
- Set clear pricing for your ongoing service.
- Give clients a simple way to book their sessions.
- Manage bookings alongside your service offer.
Subscriptions vs recurring appointments
Recurring appointments repeat on your calendar. A subscription lets clients pay for ongoing access to your service.
More payment features
Offer flexible checkout while keeping each service's price and booking terms clear.
Coupons and discounts
Create time-limited or usage-limited offers for selected paid bookings, promotions or referrals.
Paid group sessions
Collect payments for group classes and events when attendees book a place.
Booking-page embeds
Add your paid scheduling experience to your website or share a direct link in email, social profiles and messages.
Payment follow-ups
Remind customers who leave the payment step before completing their booking.
0% booking commission
Lunacal doesn't take an additional percentage of each paid booking. Stripe or PayPal processing fees and your plan cost are separate.
Payment features in popular schedulers
Compare everyday payment features across seven scheduling tools.
| Software | Pay at booking | Deposits | Prepaid packages | Subscriptions | Coupon codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunacal ↗ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Calendly ↗ | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Acuity ↗ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Koalendar ↗ | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| SimplyBook.me ↗ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Setmore ↗ | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Zoho Bookings ↗ | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Booking commission
0%
Lunacal takes no cut of your bookings
Sell paid appointments without giving Lunacal a percentage of every booking.
Stripe or PayPal fees and your Lunacal plan are separate. See plan details.
What a paid booking costs you
A $100 appointment carries $0 in Lunacal booking commission. Your payment provider still charges its standard fees according to your account, payment method and region.
Appointment price$100.00Lunacal booking commission$0.00Payment-processing feeProvider dependent
Stripe and PayPal processing fees still apply. Refunds are handled according to your payment-provider settings and cancellation policy.
Questions about taking payments
Direct answers about checkout, packages, subscriptions and payment fees.
Can customers pay online when they book an appointment?
Yes. Lunacal supports paid appointments through Stripe and PayPal. Add a price to a service, share your booking page, and collect payment during the booking process.
How do I set up paid bookings?
Connect Stripe or PayPal, set a price for your service and share or embed your booking page. Clients can select a time and pay during booking.
Can I require a deposit rather than full payment?
Yes. You can use a deposit for eligible paid services. Tell clients how much they owe at booking, when the rest is due and what your cancellation terms are.
Can I sell five or ten sessions together?
Yes. Clients pay once for a multi-session package, then book the included sessions over time.
Does a recurring appointment automatically charge the client?
No. A recurring appointment repeats on your calendar. A subscription sets up an ongoing paid service. They solve different needs.
Can I sell subscriptions for ongoing services?
Yes. Lunacal supports subscription-based services for ongoing client relationships, alongside one-time appointments and prepaid session packages.
Can I give customers coupon codes?
Yes. Lunacal lists limited-time and limited-use coupons for paid bookings. Configure the applicable offer and verify the final amount at checkout.
What does Lunacal charge for a paid booking?
Lunacal charges 0% booking commission. Its paid scheduling plan starts at $9 per user per month. Stripe and PayPal charge their own processing fees.
Are refunds automatic if a customer cancels?
Do not assume a booking cancellation also refunds a payment. Set a clear cancellation policy and check the payment and refund status in your connected processor.
Can I accept payments on my own website?
Yes. You can share your Lunacal booking link or embed the booking widget into your website. Your customer can select a service and proceed through its configured payment flow.
Start getting paid when clients book
Create a paid appointment, offer a package or set up an ongoing service—all with scheduling built in.
Create your booking page Stripe & PayPal · 0% Lunacal booking commission