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Deposit or full payment: how payments work on ¡HolaOlas!
¡HolaOlas! offers two simple payment options:
- deposit
- full payment
The goal is to secure bookings while keeping the process clear and frictionless.
Deposit configuration
You can configure the deposit for each experience in your dashboard:
- Enable or disable deposit option: If disabled, only full payments will be offered
- Modify the percentage: Choose a percentage between 1% and 99% (default: 30%)
- Per-experience configuration: Each experience can have its own deposit settings
💡 Tip: Access deposit settings in the "Deposit Settings" section when creating or editing an experience.
Deposit payment
When deposit is enabled and selected by the customer:
- the customer pays the configured percentage (default 30%) upfront
- the remaining balance is automatically charged by Stripe on the activity or arrival date
- no manual action is required from the provider
This helps:
- reduce last-minute cancellations
- secure bookings
- offer flexible payment to customers
Full payment
With full payment:
- the customer pays 100% at booking
- no additional charge is applied later
Often used for:
- high-demand experiences
- limited availability
- higher-value activities
💡 Note: If the deposit option is disabled for an experience, only full payment will be available.
Customer transparency
In all cases:
- paid amounts are clearly displayed
- remaining balances are explained before payment
- no surprises after booking
Summary
- configurable deposit (1-99%) or full payment
- option to disable deposit completely
- per-experience configuration in dashboard
- secure Stripe payments
- automatic balance collection
