4 min read·Updated 2026-03-20

Understanding Payment Flow

How payments work from booking to payout

Understanding how money flows through ReserveSpot helps you manage your finances with confidence. Here's the full picture from the moment a customer books to when funds hit your bank.

01

Customer Books and Pays

When a customer books a service, they pay via Stripe on your booking page. Depending on your settings, they pay either the full price or a deposit.

02

Payment is Processed

Stripe processes the payment securely. Funds are held in your Stripe account. You'll see the payment confirmed in your ReserveSpot dashboard.

Tip Payments typically confirm within seconds. Occasionally, card verification can take a few minutes.

03

Payout to Your Bank

Stripe sends payouts to your linked bank account on a rolling basis (typically every 1–2 business days, depending on your Stripe settings and country).

Payout Schedule

When funds arrive in your bank

2 business days after payment (UK default)

Stripe Fees

Stripe's processing fee per transaction

1.4% + 20p for UK cards

04

ReserveSpot Fees

ReserveSpot charges a small 0.5% fee on online payments. Combined with your monthly subscription, that's it. Stripe's own processing fees also apply.

Simple, transparent, and no hidden costs.

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