Square Payments allows you to securely accept online payments and deposits directly through your Get Synced booking system.
Whether you want to:
Take full payment at the time of booking
Take a fixed deposit
Take a percentage-based deposit
Accept payments in person
Store customer cards securely
Square integrates seamlessly with your booking flow, making transactions smooth and secure for both you and your customers.
All payments are processed securely through Square — Get Synced does not store card details.
This helps:
Reduce no-shows
Protect your revenue
Improve cash flow
Create a professional checkout experience
For garages, this means deposits for repairs.
For clinics, upfront consultation payments.
For salons and PTs, secure booking deposits.
Follow these steps to connect and configure Square:
Step 1: Create or Log Into Your Square Account
If you don’t already have one:
Visit the Square website.
Create a free business account.
Complete identity verification.
Once set up, you’re ready to connect.
Step 2: Connect Square to Get Synced
Log into your Get Synced dashboard.
Navigate to Settings.
Select Payments.
Choose Square.
Click Connect Account and authorise access.
Once connected, your payment gateway will be active.
Step 3: Configure Payment Rules
You can now choose:
Full payment required
Fixed deposit (e.g. £20)
Percentage deposit (e.g. 30%)
Pay later option
Cancellation payment rules
💡 Tip: Deposits significantly reduce last-minute cancellations and no-shows.
Step 4: Assign Payment Settings to Services
You can:
Apply payments to all services
Set specific payment rules per service
Example:
MOT = no deposit
Major repair = 25% deposit
Consultation = full payment required
This gives you flexibility depending on your business model.
Step 5: Test a Transaction
Before going live:
Complete a test booking
Process a small test payment
Confirm the payment appears in your Square dashboard
Check confirmation emails
Testing ensures everything works smoothly.
🔐 Security & Compliance
Card details are processed securely by Square
Get Synced does not store customer card information
Payments are encrypted and PCI compliant
Refunds can be managed directly inside Square
Your customers’ payment data remains protected at all times.
🚀 Best Practices
Use deposits for high-value services.
Clearly state your cancellation policy in confirmation emails.
Enable automatic reminders to reduce refund requests.
Monitor transactions inside Square for reporting and accounting.
🎯 Why Square Payments Matter
Businesses using Square integration benefit from:
Fewer no-shows
Better cash flow
Less manual invoicing
More professional customer experience
Simplified payment tracking
Online payments turn your booking system into a revenue-protecting tool — not just a calendar.
