The Payment tab in your Studio Settings controls how and when your customers pay. It’s the beating heart of your studio’s monetization, making sure every booking is not only confirmed — but collected.
This is where you connect your payment processor, define your pricing strategy, and ensure transactions are smooth and secure.
🔍 Where to find it:
Admin Panel → Studio Settings → Payment
⚙️ What You Can Configure:
1. Payment Provider
You can currently connect one of the following payment platforms:
Stripe: Enables direct card payments during checkout. Works globally and integrates seamlessly.
Square: If you operate in a region supported by Square, you can enable it for on-location or online processing. Especially useful for hybrid studios.
⚠️ Only one provider can be active at a time.
2. Enable “Pay Later” Option
This powerful feature allows you to collect booking requests without requiring immediate payment.
Here’s how it works:
When enabled, users are offered a “Pay Later” option during checkout.
Once selected, the booking does not auto-confirm.
Instead, a booking request is submitted, and you'll receive a notification to approve or reject it manually from the admin panel.
Only once approved by the studio does the session become officially booked.
This is ideal for:
B2B clients
Returning customers with trusted relationships
Clients who pay in person or via custom invoice
When disabled:
Users will be required to enter card details and pay immediately via Stripe or Square to confirm the session.
💡 Use Pay Later as a hybrid workflow to manage payment externally while still leveraging Podyx’s scheduling power.
3. Promo Codes
Payment settings integrate with Promo Codes, allowing customers to redeem discounts during checkout.
Promo codes:
Are created and managed via the
Promo Codessection in the Admin PanelCan apply to base services, bundles, or full sessions
Are applied directly by the user in the payment interface
4. VAT (if applicable)
Studios that need to apply Value Added Tax can:
Set a percentage in the admin
Choose if you want to show VAT in the booking flow or just at the checkout
Include it in receipts, invoices, and session summaries
🧾 What the Customer Sees at Checkout:
Depending on your setup, users will either:
Pay immediately using card input via Stripe or Square
Or, if Pay Later is active, submit a booking request, which they'll be informed needs to be reviewed and approved before it’s confirmed
They can also:
Add promo codes
See a breakdown of pricing (including VAT)
Agree to Terms & Conditions before finalizing anything
✅ Summary
The Payment settings allow you to:
Accept card payments via Stripe or Square
Alternatively, offer Pay Later workflows for added flexibility
Enable discounts through promo codes
Clearly manage VAT for transparency and compliance
Whether you want a frictionless checkout or prefer hands-on session approvals, Podyx gives you the tools to do it your way — while still keeping the process smooth for your clients.