Separate deposits from final payments.
A deposit paid remotely and a balance paid in the studio are different transactions. Document how the deposit is applied and ensure a customer is not charged twice when the final amount is entered.
PERSONAL SERVICES / INDUSTRY GUIDECashless ATMs for
Cashless ATMs for
tattoo & piercing studios.
Clear payment expectations, from deposit to final session. Consider deposits, larger service amounts, refunds, and final-session payments for a tattoo or piercing studio.
THE INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVEBuilt around
Built around
the way you work.
Consider the transactions, people, and routines at your counter.
Check limits against your actual work.
Longer sessions can produce larger payment amounts. Ask about transaction limits and issuer limitations. Splitting a payment is not a substitute for understanding the permitted transaction workflow.
Document cancellations and corrections.
Make the studio’s deposit and cancellation policy clear. Separately confirm the provider’s reversal and refund procedures, including timing and which fees, if any, are returned.
Eligibility depends on the business, location, and specific processing arrangement.
COMMON QUESTIONSKnow before
Know before
you decide.
Can clients pay a deposit remotely?
That capability needs a separate confirmation. A terminal intended for in-person use does not establish remote payment support.
Are larger session totals supported?
Verify applicable limits with the actual processing provider and consider that a customer’s bank may also impose limits.
Are deposits automatically nonrefundable?
The terminal does not determine your deposit policy or applicable consumer requirements. Explain your policy separately.