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Security deposit • Online

Online security deposit: secure a rental or booking

A security deposit helps manage risk: equipment, property, venue, service. With a payment link, you can request an online deposit without a terminal, with time-stamped proof.

  • Request a deposit remotely
  • Secure online payment (Stripe)
  • Automatic receipt and proof
  • Great for rentals and events

Security deposit • Online

How to request a deposit with PayLinker

How it works

  1. 1.Create a “deposit” link (amount, reason, customer).
  2. 2.Send it by SMS or share it online.
  3. 3.Customer pays on a secure Stripe page.
  4. 4.You get confirmation + receipt; refund according to your policy when applicable.

SMS example (deposit)

Hi, to finalise the booking, here is the secure link to pay the security deposit: pay.linker/ABC123. Thank you.

Short message, clear link, secure payment.

Why request an online security deposit

A deposit sets expectations: it reminds customers there is responsibility (damage, late return, missing items). For professionals, it reduces disputes and grey areas.

With PayLinker, you send a payment link (by SMS or online). The customer pays on a secure Stripe page. You get instant confirmation and an automatic receipt. Your refund and return policy remains yours.

What you secure in practice

Equipment rentals

Collect the deposit before handover: bikes, jet-skis, sound gear, tools…

Short-term rentals

Deposit and booking fee remotely, then balance before arrival if needed.

Events

Deposit for a venue, equipment or service: clear framework before the event.

How to request a deposit with PayLinker

  1. 1. Create a “deposit” link (amount, reason, customer).
  2. 2. Send it by SMS or share it online.
  3. 3. Customer pays on a secure Stripe page.
  4. 4. You get confirmation + receipt; refund according to your policy when applicable.

Don’t mix them up: deposit vs booking fee vs down payment

Depending on your activity, you may combine a security deposit with a booking fee or a down payment. The key is clarity: purpose, amount and terms. These pages help.

Helpful pages:

Ready to secure your rentals?

A clearly explained online deposit reduces back-and-forth and speeds up confirmations. With payment links, you collect remotely without a terminal.

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