No-show fees, charged automatically
Set a deposit and a cancellation window. If a client no-shows or cancels late, Sessurely charges the fee for you, through Stripe — no invoice to chase, no confrontation.
Set up once. It works every day after.
Build your booking page
Add your services, choose which ones need a deposit, and set your cancellation window.
Clients book and add a card
They pick a time, see the deposit and policy up front, and add a card — stored securely by Stripe, never by us.
Sessurely runs the rest
Reminders go out, no-shows are charged, and follow-ups are drafted. You just approve.
Why deposits and no-show fees work
When a client has money on the line, they show up. Scheduling providers and industry studies consistently report that paid or deposit-backed appointments no-show far less often than free ones — often in the single digits versus 20–40% for free bookings. Automated reminders add to that, typically cutting missed appointments by 20–50%.
Set the policy that fits your business
Per-service deposits
Require a deposit on the services that need protecting and keep others free.
Your cancellation window
Choose how much notice counts as on-time. Late cancels are treated like no-shows.
Clear, upfront policy
Clients see the deposit and policy before they book and agree to it on the spot.
No-show fees: common questions
How does automatic no-show charging work?+
The client adds a card and agrees to your policy when they book. If they no-show or cancel later than your window allows, Sessurely charges the fee you set, automatically, through Stripe — no invoice, no chasing.
Is it legal to charge a no-show fee?+
Charging a no-show or late-cancellation fee is common practice when the client agrees to a clear policy up front, which Sessurely shows at booking. Rules can vary by location and industry, so check what applies to you. This isn't legal advice.
What no-show fee should I charge?+
Most independent pros set the fee at a deposit-sized portion of the service price — often 25% to 100%. You choose the amount and the cancellation window per service.
More on no-show protection
Cancellation policy template → · How to stop no-shows → · Sessurely vs. Calendly →
Never eat a no-show again.
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