How to Reduce No-Shows with Booking Deposits
Why a deposit at booking reduces no-shows more effectively than a reminder email alone, and how to set one up.
A reminder email helps, but a deposit taken at booking changes the client's own incentive — money already spent makes cancelling a genuine decision rather than simply not turning up.
Setting a deposit on a service means a slot only confirms once payment clears, holding for fifteen minutes during checkout and releasing automatically if that doesn't happen.
Frequently asked questions
What deposit amount actually reduces no-shows?
There's no universal number, but even a modest deposit — enough to feel like a real commitment — measurably changes behaviour compared to a free booking.
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