Payment Solutions for Event Hire & Planning Companies
Secure deposits, reduce no-shows and collect balances with ease.
Event hire companies and planners rely on deposits, staged payments and final balances to secure bookings.
When payments aren’t collected quickly, cancellations and no-shows impact revenue and create unnecessary admin.
SOTpay provides a PCI DSS compliant, multichannel payment platform designed for event hire businesses. Collect deposits instantly, automate instalments and allow customers to pay securely through any channel.
Why Event Hire Companies Choose SOTpay
Secure Deposits Upfront
Collect deposits as soon as bookings are confirmed, reducing cancellations and no-shows.
Pay Through Any Channel
Send payment links via SMS, WhatsApp, email, Facebook or phone. No website required.
Reduce Failed Bookings
Secure payments increase commitment and improve booking conversion.
Balance Payments Made Easy
Collect final balances in advance or on the day using secure links.
Lower Transaction Fees
Open Banking and alternative payment methods reduce processing costs.
Recurring & Instalment Options
Offer staged payment plans for larger events or hire packages.
No PCI Compliance Burden
Customers enter details securely. No sensitive card data handled by your team.
Real-World Applications
Marquee & Tent Hire - Collect deposits and staged wedding payments.
Event Planners - Collect instalments for full-service packages.
Equipment Hire Companies - Accept staged payments for large bookings.
Catering & Event Services - Collect deposits and final balances securely.
DJ & Entertainment Services - Take payments remotely before event day.
Inflatable & Bouncy Castle Hire - Secure bookings instantly via social media enquiries.
The Added Value of SOTpay Connect
Accounting Integration - Automatically reconcile payments into Xero or QuickBooks.
Recurring Event Payment Plans - Offer instalment-based booking options.
Automated Payment Tracking - Monitor deposits, balances and outstanding payments.
Multichannel Booking Payments - Send links via SMS, WhatsApp or social media.
Open Banking for Large Bookings -Reduce fees for high-value event payments.
Staged Payment Scheduling - Trigger deposit and balance payments automatically.
Secure Payments for Event Hire Companies
SOTpay helps event hire businesses secure deposits, reduce cancellations and simplify payment collection. From social media bookings to staged payments, SOTpay delivers secure and flexible payment solutions.
How It Works
- Booking confirmed with customer
- Secure payment link sent via preferred channel
- Customer pays deposit or balance
- Payment processed securely
- Dashboard confirms payment instantly
- Staged or recurring payments scheduled if required
Perfect Payment Solutions for Event Hire & Planning
Link Pay Bank – Open Banking for large bookings
PayPrompt – email donation requests
Text PayLink – SMS deposit collection
OmniPay - multichannel payment links
AutoRenew - recurring instalment payments
AutoFlow – staged booking payments
Business Benefits
- Reduce cancellations and no-shows
- Secure deposits instantly
- Improve booking conversion rates
- Reduce admin chasing payments
- Enable staged payment options
- Lower transaction fees
- Allow payments without a website
- Improve customer payment experience
