Get paid faster.
Every time.
Online payments, instant checkout links, deposits, gift cards, and memberships — a complete payment ecosystem designed exclusively for beauty professionals.
No setup fees · PCI-DSS compliant · Instant payouts available
Every way to get paid, all in one place
From the booking confirmation to the final tip, Certxa handles every payment touchpoint so you can focus on what you love — without chasing money.
Stop no-shows before they happen.
Require a deposit at booking to protect your time and income. Set the amount — a fixed fee or percentage — and Certxa automatically charges it when a client books. No awkward conversations required.
- Set deposit rules per service, stylist, or salon-wide
- Auto-charge full balance on cancellation or no-show
- Graceful waiver system for VIP clients
- Deposit credited to final bill at checkout
- Clients informed clearly at booking — no surprises
Turn every occasion into a sale.
Sell beautifully branded digital gift cards directly from your website, booking page, or in-salon. Track balances, set expiry dates, and apply them seamlessly at checkout. Perfect for Mother's Day, Christmas, and everything in between.
- Branded digital gift cards with your logo and colours
- Sell online 24/7 — no extra setup needed
- Client receives an instant email with their gift card
- Redeemable in-person or for online bookings
- Balance tracked automatically in each client profile
- Partial redemptions and multi-use cards supported
Recurring revenue, every month.
Create subscription memberships and prepaid service bundles that charge automatically. Clients love the value; you love the predictable monthly revenue. Build a loyal client base that pays before they even walk through the door.
- Monthly, quarterly, or annual subscription plans
- Prepaid service bundles (e.g., 10 blowouts for $200)
- Auto-billing — you never have to chase payment
- Member-only pricing and priority booking slots
- Pause and cancel controls for members
- Revenue forecasting built into your dashboard
Your money, exactly when you need it
Stop waiting 3–5 business days for your money. Certxa offers same-day payouts so your cash flow stays healthy and your business keeps moving.
Same-Day Payouts
Upgrade to instant payouts and see every card payment in your bank account within hours — not days. Available on Professional and Elite plans.
Next-Day Standard
All plans include next-day payouts as standard. Take $1,200 on a Tuesday and it's in your account by Wednesday morning — automatically.
Real-Time Reporting
Every payout comes with a detailed breakdown of services, retail, tips, and refunds. Your bookkeeper will love you. Tax season becomes simple.
Make tipping effortless — for everyone.
The Certxa card reader displays a tip prompt automatically when clients tap to pay. Set custom tip percentages (10%, 15%, 20%) or let clients enter their own amount. Tips are tracked per-stylist and included in all payroll reports.
- Auto tip prompt on card reader — no awkward asks
- Configurable suggested tip percentages
- Per-stylist tip tracking and reporting
- Tips included in payroll exports automatically
- Custom tip allocation for team environments
The most competitive rates in the industry
We built our payment infrastructure specifically for beauty businesses. Lower rates, faster payouts, and no hidden fees — ever.
| Feature | Certxa | Stripe Terminal | Square | GlossGenius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-person card rate (UK) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.75% | 2.6% |
| Online payment rate | 1.8% | 1.4% + 20p | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| Monthly hardware rental | ✓ None | $0–$29 | $0–$29 | $0–$49 |
| Payout speed (standard) | Next day | 2 days | 2 days | 2 days |
| Same-day payout option | ✓ | Add-on cost | 1.5% fee | ✗ |
| Deposit protection | ✓ Automated | ✗ | ✗ | Basic |
| Memberships & subscriptions | ✓ | ✗ | Add-on | Basic |
| Gift cards (digital) | ✓ Branded | ✗ | Add-on | Basic |
| Salon-specific POS | ✓ | Generic | Generic | ✓ |
* Rates correct as of May 2025. Competitor rates may vary. All Certxa rates exclude VAT.
Stylists love how they get paid
"The deposit system completely changed my business. I went from 8–10 no-shows per month to basically zero. I recovered $600 in cancellation fees in the first 30 days."
"I set up three membership tiers over a weekend and now have $3,200 in recurring monthly revenue before I've even looked at my bookings. It's the best business decision I've made."
"We sold $4,800 in gift cards over Christmas week alone — all while I was on holiday. The online storefront runs itself and the money just appears in my account. Phenomenal."
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