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How Atoa works for different types of businesses.

By Anisha Suvarna and 2 others

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Using Atoa in hair and beauty businesses

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: - Display QR codes at reception or workstations - Send payment links via SMS or email - 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: - SMS - Email When the customer opens the link, they can choose to: - Pay by bank (instant bank pay via their banking app), or - 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: - Take a deposit when the appointment is booked - Collect the remaining balance after the treatment Can I take payments in the salon? Absolutely. For in-person payments, you can: - Display a QR code at reception or workstations - 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: - Scan a QR code or tap a payment link - Choose their bank or card option - 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: - Take payments from their own workstation or treatment room - Use QR codes or send payment links to clients - 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: - Scan a QR code in your salon, or - 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.

Last updated on Mar 25, 2026

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.

Last updated on Sep 05, 2024

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.

Last updated on Mar 24, 2025

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.

Last updated on Jul 15, 2025