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Payment plan software for bookings

Stop losing bookings to big upfront payments

Let customers reserve now and spread the cost, while PlanPacer collects each instalment automatically. No manual invoices, no balance chasing, no spreadsheet tracking.

Set up your first payment plan See an example plan
  • ✓ Collect a deposit today, automate the rest
  • ✓ One checkout link, no customer account needed
  • ✓ Everyone sees the same clear schedule

Example payment plan

£900 workshop place

Plan active

Total

£900

£300 today Paid now
£300 next month Scheduled
£300 before the event Scheduled
Customers can view their schedule and upcoming dates from a dedicated plan page.

Before and after

From awkward admin to automatic instalments

Most businesses still split payments by hand. PlanPacer turns that into one link and a schedule that runs itself.

Before PlanPacer

  • ✕ Customer asks to split the cost
  • ✕ You manually calculate instalments
  • ✕ You send invoices or bank details
  • ✕ You chase late payments
  • ✕ You lose track of who owes what

After PlanPacer

  • ✓ Create a payment plan
  • ✓ Send one checkout link
  • ✓ Customer pays the first instalment
  • ✓ Future instalments are collected automatically
  • ✓ Everyone can see the schedule

Example plans

What a payment plan looks like

Set a deposit, instalment dates and a final balance. PlanPacer collects each payment on schedule.

£900 workshop

3 × £300

£300 today, £300 next month, £300 before the event.

£2,400 retreat

30% deposit

30% deposit today, then the balance split into payments before arrival.

£1,200 course

4 × £300

Four monthly payments across the length of the course.

Who it's for

Payment plans for high-value bookings and services

Built for businesses that take large bookings offline and want a clear, automatic payment schedule.

Payment plans for retreats →

Let guests reserve with a deposit and pay the balance before arrival.

Payment plans for workshops and courses →

Spread a course or workshop fee across simple monthly instalments.

Payment plans for venues and event suppliers →

Take a booking deposit and stage the balance toward the event date.

Payment plans for boutique hospitality →

Replace deposit reminders with a structured schedule guests can trust.

See every option on the use cases overview.

How PlanPacer works

Keep your booking process. PlanPacer creates the link, collects the first payment, and automates the rest.

01

Create a payment plan

Enter the total, the deposit, and the instalment dates. Pick a 2, 3 or 4-part split.

02

Send one checkout link

The customer reviews the full schedule and pays the first instalment on a hosted checkout.

03

Instalments collect automatically

PlanPacer collects future instalments on schedule, retries failed payments, and keeps the status current.

How it works behind the scenes

A schedule for your own bookings — not a lender

PlanPacer helps you collect your own booking payments over time. It is a scheduling tool, not a money provider.

✓ PlanPacer does not lend money.
✓ PlanPacer does not pay merchants upfront.
✓ Businesses create payment schedules for their own bookings and services.
✓ Payments are processed by established payment infrastructure (Stripe).
✓ PlanPacer manages the schedule, customer view, reminders, and payment-plan status.

Concierge launch from €199

We configure your account, branding, first live plan, and email templates so you are ready to take payment plans. Then 1% per successful payment-plan transaction, plus standard payment processing fees. No monthly subscription.

Set up your first payment plan

Frequently asked questions

Is PlanPacer a lender?

No. PlanPacer does not lend money and does not pay you upfront. You create a payment schedule for your own booking or service, and each instalment is collected from your customer on the dates you set.

Can I use it for deposits and final balances?

Yes. Take a deposit today and schedule the remaining balance for any later dates you choose, such as before an event or arrival.

Do customers need an account?

No. Customers pay through a hosted checkout link and can view their full payment schedule through a private link.

What happens if a payment fails?

PlanPacer retries the payment automatically and keeps you informed, so you can follow up if needed. The schedule and plan status stay up to date.

Can I use it with my existing booking process?

Yes. Keep your current booking form, email or website. Send a PlanPacer payment-plan link whenever a customer is ready to reserve and pay.

What does it cost?

Concierge launch from €199. We configure your account, branding, first live plan and email templates. After that it is 1% per successful payment-plan transaction, plus standard payment processing fees.