Industry specific

Using Atoa in hair and beauty businesses

How does Atoa work for salons and clinics? Atoa is a payment solution designed with beauty businesses in mind. Take payments anywhere using QR codes and payment links, which start a payment in your customer’s UK bank app. Funds are released instantly with unbeatably low fees. Pay-as-you-earn with no gotcha contracts or sneaky hidden fees. Once set up, you can add your employees and set up QR code payments at workstations or in treatment rooms. All your client needs is a smartphone with their UK bank app on it so you can accept payments from them. They scan the QR code or click a link to complete payment in their browser and bank app: nothing extra to download and nothing to learn. How much can my salon save using Atoa? Our maximum rate of 0.6% works out at about 6p in fees per £1. Instant payments with an unbeatably low rate can help boost your salon’s cash flow, giving you time to focus on your treatment game. Do I have to use the Atoa app? Atoa has a smartphone app and dashboard function, which can be used on a desktop computer or laptop at reception. Choose which one works best for you. Can I take deposits and remote bookings with Atoa? Atoa payment links can bring upfront deposits and remote payments to your business. You can send the link directly to clients by SMS, WhatsApp, or email, which saves them from sharing sensitive card details over the phone. It’s GDPR compliant and makes life easier for your salon and its customers. Does Atoa work for rent a chair and freelance staff? Yes. Add your employees and set up QR code stickers at workstations or treatment rooms. Can I use Atoa for walk-in and first-time appointments? Your client needs a smartphone with their UK bank app loaded to pay you using Atoa. They scan the QR code or click a link to complete payment in their browser and bank app: nothing extra to download and nothing to learn.

Using Atoa in your automotive business

How much money can I save with Atoa? Atoa is a fast and secure way to take high-value payments, making it perfect for those in the automotive industry. By avoiding card rails, we pass the savings onto you with unbeatably low transaction rates. You did the hard work, so you should be rewarded. Head to our pricing page for negotiable rates tailored to your transaction volumes. How does Atoa help my dealership? Accepting payments using QR codes and payment links with Atoa can help your dealership collect instant payments with low fees. Payments are made directly in your customer’s bank app, removing any risk of unauthorised payments or chargeback fees. Why is Atoa better than a bank transfer? Atoa deposits customer payments into your business bank account within 3 seconds and sends real-time notifications when they arrive. Your team can improve efficiency and give customers the high-end service they need. Can I use Atoa with my existing payment system or DMS software? Atoa can also be used alongside other payment providers. We’re also integrated with leading automotive dealership management systems, letting you add instant transactions to your existing system within minutes. Can my staff accept payments? Yes, you can add your staff to Atoa and let them take payments for you. You can do this by scanning a QR code, adding their details manually, or approving their requests in the app. You can also assign different roles and locations to your staff. Find more information on how to add employees to Atoa here.

Using Atoa in bars and restaurants

Can I add Atoa to my point-of-sale system? You can. Atoa already has partnerships in place with leading hospitality POS, allowing you to add instant payments within minutes. If you can’t see your current system in our list of integrations, let your provider know about us. How should I display my QR codes? Hospitality operators can maximise QR code payments by strategically placing them throughout their bar or restaurant. The first step is to link QR stickers to each table for seamless service. Depending on how your business operates, QR codes can also be added to receipts and self-service kiosks. Can my waiting staff take payments? Yes. Our employee section lets you add your team to Atoa and allow them to take payments for you. Setting ‘cashier’ or ‘supervisor’ roles lets you safely control what they have access to. Does Atoa have a tip feature? You can enable our easy tipping feature to boost your takings by up to 10%. Visit the settings area in the top left corner of your app and toggle tips to on. Choose from ‘most tipped’ or let customers choose the amount they want to leave.

Can I use Atoa for my Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree business?

No. Atoa merchants are strictly not permitted to use Atoa for payments via third-party marketplaces like Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, etc. Any merchant found using Atoa in conjunction with third-party marketplaces will be immediately suspended from using our service. Our Terms of Service require merchants to provide a high level of service and care to consumers. We also advise consumers to exercise caution and only approve payments to merchants they know and trust. We require customers to tick the "I trust this merchant" tickbox and acknowledge they know the recipient before they are able to approve a payment.