Salon software with iDEAL: set up online payments and deposits
Why hand over a slice of your revenue on every online booking? For many salon owners it feels unfair that a booking platform earns from each appointment while you do the work and carry all the risk. Add the daily frustration of no-shows: empty chairs from clients who stay away without a word, and the puzzle of checking your banking app to see who has already paid. In this article you will learn how salon software with iDEAL puts you back in control. You will see how Salonnare lets you collect payments and deposits through your own Mollie or Stripe account, with no commission per booking, how that reduces no-shows, and how your bookkeeping stays watertight thanks to an automatic link with your point of sale.
Why salon software with iDEAL is essential for your salon
In the Netherlands, iDEAL is the obvious way to pay online. It handles the vast majority of all online transactions in the country, and your clients simply expect this convenience when they book a treatment. If you want to know exactly how the system works, Wikipedia offers a clear explanation of iDEAL. For you as an owner, what counts is the effect: offer iDEAL at booking and you lower the threshold for locking in an appointment right away.
Collecting payments directly does more than add convenience, it improves your cash flow. The money reaches your account sooner and you no longer have to check your banking app every day for incoming amounts. At a glance you see which appointments are paid and which are still open, saving you hours of admin each month.
A small deposit also changes the client's mindset: the appointment feels less non-committal. By setting online payments and deposits as standard, you protect your calendar against no-shows. You decide the amount and the cancellation terms yourself, and the software communicates those rules automatically in the confirmation.
Payments straight into your own account, with no commission
On many booking platforms you lose part of your revenue to a commission on every appointment. Salonnare takes a fairer approach: you are the sole owner of the payment relationship. We work with trusted providers such as Mollie and Stripe, so your clients' money lands directly in your own account, without us sitting in between your cash flows.
The big advantage is transparency. You only pay the standard transaction fees of your payment provider, comparable to a regular card payment. Because we charge no commission per booking, your margin stays intact whatever your turnover. The platform is also available in five languages: Dutch, English, German, French and Spanish, so you serve international clients in their own language too.
Our pricing is simple and predictable. The Free plan is 0 euro per month and suits 1 staff member with up to 50 bookings per month, ideal for starters and freelancers. As you grow, Starter is 29 euro per month and Pro is 59 euro per month. The software cost stays the same, no matter what comes into your account. See the full overview on the pricing page.
From deposit to checkout: one watertight administration
A paid booking is only the start. The moment a client pays online, it is visible right away in your calendar and point of sale (POS). You see instantly that the deposit is settled, so at the desk you only process the remaining amount. That avoids awkward conversations about money. To see how such an integrated system eases your daily work, read about the POS system for the esthetician.
The link keeps your administration watertight and compliant with Dutch VAT rules, with no manual retyping. For your bookkeeping we deliberately choose reliability: instead of an error-prone live connection, we offer a clear export function for Moneybird and e-Boekhouden. You download your overviews and upload them into your accounting package, so you keep control and prevent synchronisation errors.
Privacy is handled too. Sensitive data such as allergies or skin conditions falls under article 9 of the GDPR. We store it in a separately encrypted vault on servers within the EU, a protection missing from many payment systems but essential for your legal certainty. You can start for free today to experience it yourself.
Ready for the future: from iDEAL to Wero
Choosing a modern payment system now also prepares you for what is coming. Over the next few years iDEAL will merge into the European payment system Wero, part of the European Payments Initiative. By working with providers such as Mollie and Stripe you move along with that development automatically, without having to change anything yourself.
Whether you are at your desk or on the go with the mobile app, you always have insight into your payments, calendar and client data. Salonnare works as an installable web app and as a native app, so your payment system and calendar work together seamlessly, without hidden costs or complicated contracts. That way you automate your payment flow with peace of mind and keep full control. Start with Salonnare for free today and accept iDEAL payments right away.
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Start with Salonnare for free todayFrequently asked questions about salon software with iDEAL
How much commission do I pay per iDEAL payment with Salonnare?
You pay 0% commission to Salonnare per booking or iDEAL transaction. Your revenue stays entirely yours. You only pay the standard transaction fees that your payment provider, such as Mollie or Stripe, charges to process the payment. That is comparable to the cost of a regular card payment in your salon.
Do I need my own Mollie or Stripe account for the iDEAL connection?
Yes, you need your own account with Mollie or Stripe to receive payments. This ensures your clients' money is deposited directly into your own bank account, without the software provider in between. The connection is simple and requires no technical knowledge: you link your account with a few clicks in the settings.
Can I ask for just a deposit instead of the full amount?
Yes, you choose between a full payment, a fixed deposit amount or a percentage of the treatment. That flexibility helps prevent no-shows while keeping the threshold low for the client. The remaining amount is automatically queued in your point of sale after the treatment for the final settlement.
Is salon software with iDEAL also suitable for freelancers?
Absolutely. The software is designed to be accessible for freelancers and small salons too. You start with the free Free plan for 1 staff member, handling up to 50 bookings per month at no cost. That way you benefit from professional automation and online payments right away, without fixed monthly costs.