# Instalment payments for bootcamps, workshops and independent training providers

Independent trainers, bootcamps and workshops use Planpacer to take a deposit and split the remaining fee into clear, scheduled instalments through Stripe. No subscriptions, no spreadsheets.

## Who it fits

Multi-week bootcamps, weekend and short-form workshops, cohort-based courses, and certification or CPD courses sold at three- and four-figure prices.

## Three real shapes a training payment plan takes

- **Weekend workshop, £450**: deposit at booking, balance before the weekend.
- **8-week cohort, £2,400**: deposit at enrolment, then monthly instalments across the cohort.
- **Flagship bootcamp, £7,500**: larger deposit, then instalments spread to the final module.

## Why offer instalments

- More conversions: the upfront barrier drops without discounting the price.
- Earlier commitment: a paid deposit is a firmer yes than a promise.
- Less admin: instalments collect automatically instead of via chased invoices.

## From "do you do payment plans?" to paid, in four steps

1. Define your plan once (total, deposit, dates).
2. Share a link.
3. The participant reviews the schedule and pays the deposit.
4. Future instalments run automatically, with retries on failure.

## Honest answers to common objections

- **"We already use Stripe invoices."** Invoices work, but each one is manual and each is a chance for the participant to stall. Scheduled collection removes the decision point.
- **"We don't want to be a lender."** You are not lending. Planpacer never pays you upfront and never lends to participants; you collect your own fee over time.
- **"What if a card fails on instalment 3?"** The charge retries automatically and you are told what happened, with time to resolve it before the course ends.
- **"My cohort dates keep shifting."** Dates are yours to set per plan, so a shifted cohort just means different dates on the next plan.
- **"My checkout is on Teachable / Podia / Kajabi."** Keep it for full-price sales; send a Planpacer link when someone asks to split the fee.
- **"My deposit is non-refundable."** State it in the plan and your terms; participants see it before paying.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Planpacer for?
Businesses selling higher-value bookings and services, including independent training providers, bootcamps and workshops.

### Can I take a non-refundable deposit?
Yes. Deposit terms are yours; the schedule shows the deposit clearly before payment.

### What if a participant drops out or misses a payment?
Failed payments retry automatically. Cancellation and refunds follow your own policy.

### Is Planpacer a lender?
No. It does not lend money and does not pay you upfront.

### Does it work for international participants?
Payments are processed by Stripe in USD, EUR or GBP.

### Do you replace my course platform or LMS?
No. Planpacer handles the payment schedule only.

### How long does setup take?
The concierge launch configures your account, branding, first live plan and emails; most providers are ready within days.

### Can I offer different plans for different cohorts?
Yes. Create separate offers or plans per cohort with their own dates and deposits.

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**Planpacer** is payment-plan software that collects deposits, instalments and final balances through Stripe, on a schedule the business sets. It is not a lender and not buy-now-pay-later. Pricing: concierge launch from EUR 199, then 1% per successful payment-plan transaction plus standard Stripe processing fees.

Canonical page: https://planpacer.com/bootcamp-payment-plans
More: https://planpacer.com/llms.txt