Ask for a deposit by SMS to avoid no-shows
Send a payment link by SMS in seconds to collect a deposit before the service. Secure your bookings and stop blocking time slots for nothing.
- Ideal for trades, caterers, coaches, rentals, event providers…
- Secure payment link, paid by card.
- Fewer missed appointments, more peace of mind.
- Quick to set up, no card terminal needed.
No commitment – you only pay the plan and your SMS.
How it works
Follow an SMS payment link from creation to confirmation.
Create the payment link
Enter the phone number, identity, amount and memo.
PayLinker side
Ready to send
Customer side
Waiting
Phone number
Full name
Amount
Label
SMS sent to Lucy
PayLinker pushes the link as soon as you click “Send”.
PayLinker SMS
[PayLinker] – Your secure payment link:
paylinker.fr/abc
Please pay €189.00 for “Catering booking”.
PayLinker SMS
[PayLinker] – Your secure payment link:
paylinker.fr/abc
Please pay €189.00 for “Catering booking”.
The secure link lands directly on their phone.
Secure Stripe checkout
Amount charged
€189.00
Catering booking
Order paid
You receive €189.00 and the SMS link becomes the receipt.
Amount charged
€189.00
Catering booking
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Send SMS payment links and get paid with PayLinker + Stripe.
No-shows cost you time and money
A customer who books and doesn’t show means a blocked slot, wasted time and often a direct loss. In many industries (restaurants, wellness, leisure, events), just a few no-shows a week can hurt revenue.
- Time slots reserved but never honoured
- Hard to rebook the slot at the last minute
- Team mobilised for nothing
- Frustration and lost trust with some customers
Requesting a simple, fast deposit is one of the most effective ways to drastically cut no-shows.
Who is the SMS deposit ideal for?
PayLinker is for any professional working by appointment, on booking or with limited availability.
How does the SMS deposit with PayLinker work?
In practice, asking for a deposit by SMS with PayLinker takes three simple steps:
1. Create your deposit link
Choose the deposit amount, add the reason (booking, call-out, service) and pick your customer.
2. Send the link by SMS
PayLinker automatically sends a secure payment link by SMS to your customer.
3. Your customer pays online
They click the link, pay the deposit by card on a secure payment page. You’re notified as soon as it’s paid.
What are the concrete benefits for your business?
A paid deposit means a committed customer. With PayLinker, you stay in control of bookings without making life harder for your clients.
- Clear drop in missed appointments
- Key time slots secured in advance
- Better visibility on schedule and cash flow
- Fewer reminders and admin tasks
- A more professional image for your clients
A few concrete use cases
Caterer or restaurant
You ask for a deposit on every group booking. If the customer cancels last minute, you don’t lose everything.
Sports coach or wellness practitioner
For each new client, you collect a deposit by SMS when booking the session. No-shows become rare.
Equipment or leisure rentals
You block a date and time only once the deposit is paid. No more jet skis or rooms held for nothing.
A secure solution for you and your clients
Payment links generated by PayLinker redirect customers to a secure online payment page. Payments are processed by Stripe, compliant with current security standards. Card data is never stored by PayLinker.
- Encrypted, secure online payments
- No card data stored by PayLinker
- Compliance with applicable regulations
- Professional, reassuring payment journey for your clients
FAQ about SMS deposits
Does my customer need an app?
No. They receive an SMS with a payment link. They tap it and pay their deposit on an online payment page from their phone or computer.
What types of payments can I use PayLinker for?
PayLinker is ideal for booking deposits, down payments, advance payments on services or small remote balances.
Can I collect the balance on site?
Yes. Ask for a deposit by SMS to secure the booking, then collect the balance on the day of the service with the method you prefer.
Is it hard to set up?
No. Create your PayLinker account, add your details and start sending your first payment links by SMS in minutes.
Ready to cut no-shows with SMS deposits?
Create your PayLinker account and start asking for SMS deposits to secure your bookings.
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