Before your booking page goes live, you’ll need to decide how you want to handle payments. Podyx supports multiple payment methods and gives you the flexibility to offer instant checkout or let clients submit a request and pay later.
Whether you're collecting payment upfront or handling things manually, this article walks through everything you need to get started.
🔍 Where to set it:
Admin Panel → Studio Settings → Payment
🔌 Choose Your Payment Method
You have three options when it comes to collecting payment:
1. Stripe (Recommended)
Connect your Stripe account to start accepting:
Credit and debit cards
Apple Pay / Google Pay (if enabled in your Stripe account)
International currencies
Once connected:
Clients pay securely during checkout
Sessions are auto-confirmed once payment is complete
Bookings instantly appear on your calendar
🧠 Don’t have a Stripe account? You can create one in just a few minutes at stripe.com
2. Square
If you already use Square to manage payments, you can connect your Square account instead.
Works similarly to Stripe
Offers secure, real-time checkout
Great if Square powers your existing studio setup
✅ Only one payment processor (Stripe or Square) can be active at a time.
3. Pay Later (Booking Requests)
Want to review sessions before confirming them? Or collect payment manually?
Enable Pay Later, and bookings will:
Be submitted as pending requests
Require manual approval in your Sessions tab
Not be confirmed until you take action
Once approved:
The client receives a confirmation email + calendar invite
You’ll need to collect payment outside of Podyx
(e.g. send a Stripe/Square link, issue invoice, or accept offline payment)
🧠 Great for:
Long-term clients or retainers
Bookings where pricing varies
Handling non-card payments (bank transfers, etc.)
🛠 How to Connect a Payment Provider
Go to
Studio Settings → PaymentClick “Connect” under Stripe or Square
Follow the instructions or contact support
You can disconnect or switch providers at any time
🧠 If using Pay Later, simply toggle the switch on — no integration required.
💡 What Clients See at Checkout
If using Stripe or Square, clients enter card info and pay immediately
If using Pay Later, clients see a “Request Booking” button
A note is displayed letting them know the booking must be approved
You can still enable promo codes, VAT/tax, and booking notes in either case.
⚠️ Important Notes
Pay Later bookings are not confirmed until you approve them
Stripe and Square cannot both be connected at the same time
Refunds and payment edits must be handled directly through Stripe or Square
Podyx does not currently send automatic payment links after admin bookings (but this is on the roadmap)
✅ Summary:
Podyx gives you complete flexibility over how you get paid. Whether you want everything automated or need time to review requests, you can choose the payment flow that works best for your studio and clients.
Fast checkout when you want it. Manual control when you need it.