How does Atoa work for salons and clinics?
Atoa helps salons and beauty clinics take instant bank payments and card payments in one place, whether you’re at reception, in a treatment room, or taking bookings remotely.
With Pay by Bank, customers make an instant bank transfer directly from their banking app. Payments are confirmed in seconds, with no need to enter card details.
You can also enable card payments, so customers can choose to pay by debit or credit card when using a payment link or QR code.
Once set up, you can:
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Display QR codes at reception or workstations
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Send payment links via SMS or email
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Take payments during or after treatments
This gives you one simple way to take both bank and card payments.
Can I take deposits or remote payments for appointments?
Yes. Atoa makes it easy to take deposits or full payments before an appointment, helping reduce no-shows.
You can send a secure payment link via:
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SMS
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Email
When the customer opens the link, they can choose to:
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Pay by bank (instant bank pay via their banking app), or
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Pay by card (if card payments are enabled on your account)
Can I take partial payments for treatments?
Yes. If you offer higher-value treatments or packages, you can take partial payments.
For example, you can:
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Take a deposit when the appointment is booked
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Collect the remaining balance after the treatment
Can I take payments in the salon?
Absolutely. For in-person payments, you can:
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Display a QR code at reception or workstations
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Let clients scan and pay instantly
You can accept card payments and instant bank payments UK businesses rely on, all in one place.
Do my clients need to download anything?
No. Your clients don’t need to download a new app.
They simply:
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Scan a QR code or tap a payment link
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Choose their bank or card option
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Approve the payment securely
For bank payments, they’ll complete the payment in their banking app using Face ID, fingerprint, or passcode.
How do I manage staff taking payments?
You can create individual staff logins within your Atoa account and assign them to your business location.
This allows your team to:
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Take payments from their own workstation or treatment room
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Use QR codes or send payment links to clients
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Track payments linked to their activity
Everything is managed from your Atoa dashboard, giving you full visibility of payments across your salon.
Can I use Atoa for walk-ins and new clients?
Yes. Atoa works for both walk-ins and first-time clients.
As long as your client has a smartphone, they can:
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Scan a QR code in your salon, or
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Pay through a secure link sent via SMS or email
You can accept credit card payments or offer Pay by Bank for a faster, more secure experience.