Choose how payments are collected when you don’t want to use a deposit plan.
If you prefer simplicity or manual control, Brindlechute gives you flexible options outside of deposit plans.
Turn off a deposit plan
Go to Admin → Fee Settings
Under Deposit Settings, locate Deposit Plan
Toggle the deposit plan OFF
When turned off, full payment is required at booking on the initial invoice.
Collect a partial payment without a deposit plan
Outfitters can manually collect partial payments on a booking at any time.
How to collect a partial payment
Go to Calendar or Bookings
Locate and open the desired booking
Scroll to the Invoice Summary (black section)
Click Collect Payment
Enter and charge a partial amount
Only outfitters can collect partial payments. Clients cannot choose partial payments themselves, keeping deposit expectations clear.
Brindlechute Fee Settings & Payment Options – Help Article Roadmap
Setting Up a Deposit Plan
Define how much clients pay at booking and when the remaining balance is due.Fee Pass-Through & Default Client Fees
Decide how much of the Stripe fee clients pay—and understand your built-in client fees.Adding a Custom Fee Explanation
Show a personalized fee summary to clients at checkout and on invoices.Setting a Cancellation Policy
Outline your refund terms—clients must agree before canceling.Configuring Accepted Payment Methods
Choose which payment options clients see during checkout and on invoices.