Buy Now, Pay Later options offer consumers an attractive alternative to traditional credit, letting them acquire higher-cost services they might not be able to afford upfront while keeping the collection risk away from your business, since providers pay you the full amount directly. If you provide high-ticket bookings, this option might be a great fit for you. Let’s learn how to use it.

Enabling Buy Now, Pay Later Options #

• Head to the Integrations tab in the Payments section and connect or manage Stripe.
• In the Stripe settings, click Manage Payment Methods.
• Select Calendars from the Product area dropdown menu.
• Toggle on your desired Buy Now, Pay Later options.

Collecting Payment In Calendars #

If you have not enabled payment collection, head to the Calendars section and access the calendar settings.

• Edit your desired calendar.
• Open the Advanced settings dropdown and select Payments, where you can enable the payments option if needed.

During Checkout #

Available options are dynamically shown on the booking widget based on the customer’s location and eligibility.

This makes it easier for customers to book now and pay later, helping your business drive more bookings and improve payment flexibility while keeping your offerings modern, fresh, and accessible.

Frequently Asked Questions #

How do I enable Buy Now, Pay Later for calendar bookings? #

Connect or manage Stripe in the Payments > Integrations tab, click Manage Payment Methods, select Calendars from the Product area dropdown, and toggle on your desired Buy Now, Pay Later options.

Which payment provider is required for Buy Now, Pay Later? #

Stripe is required. Buy Now, Pay Later options are configured through the Manage Payment Methods area of your Stripe integration.

How do I make sure my calendar collects payment? #

In the Calendars section, edit the calendar, open the Advanced settings dropdown, select Payments, and enable the payments option.

Why don’t all customers see the same Buy Now, Pay Later options? #

Available options are shown dynamically on the booking widget based on the customer’s location and eligibility, so the choices can differ from one customer to another.

Do I take on collection risk with Buy Now, Pay Later? #

No. The Buy Now, Pay Later provider pays you the full amount directly, keeping the collection risk away from your business.

What kinds of bookings is this best suited for? #

It works especially well for high-ticket bookings, giving customers a way to afford higher-cost services while you receive payment in full.