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Get Paid Faster,
Offer Installments Effortlessly

Integrated payments with Klarna installments, automatic tracking, and multiple payment methods. Finally offer payment plans without the headache.

Klarna Available
Auto-Deposits
Zero Reconciliation
This Month's Revenue
€45,230
Live
Recent Transactions
Sarah Chen - €350
Klarna 3x • Tattoo Session 3
Paid
Mike Johnson - €500
Card • PMU Microblading
Paid
Lisa Wong - €150
PayPal • Deposit for next week
Paid
All Payment Methods Available
Cards, Klarna, PayPal, Apple Pay, Bank Transfer & more
The Problem

Payment Complexity Is
Costing You Customers and Revenue

Every customer who can't afford upfront payment, every manual payment chase, every reconciliation error represents lost revenue and wasted time.

Lost Sales

Customers can't afford €500-2,000 upfront and book elsewhere

20-40% potential bookings lost

No-Show Risk

No deposit requirements mean 20% of appointments are no-shows

€600+ lost per no-show

Cash Flow Problems

Waiting 30-60 days for full payment creates feast-or-famine cycles

Can't pay rent on time

Manual Payment Tracking

Recording cash, cards, transfers, apps across multiple systems

3-5 hours wasted weekly

Reconciliation Nightmares

Matching payments to appointments, finding missing transactions

4-8 hours monthly + errors

Chasing Late Payments

Texting, calling, following up on overdue invoices

Unprofessional + time drain

Can't Offer Installments

No way to track payment plans without complex spreadsheets

Lose high-value bookings

Gift Card Chaos

Paper cards, manual balance tracking, disputes over amounts

Lost revenue opportunity

No Payment Reminders

Customers forget to pay, no automated reminder system

Late payments pile up

Integration Gaps

Stripe/PayPal handle processing but nothing else integrates

Still doing everything manually

A Month Managing Payments Manually

The hidden costs add up faster than you think

W1
Week 1
  • • Customer books €1,200 tattoo (cash promise)
  • • Lost €800 booking (customer wanted Klarna)
  • • 2 hours entering cash payments
Lost: €800 + 2 hours
W2
Week 2
  • • €600 no-show (no deposit required)
  • • Chasing 3 overdue payments
  • • Forgot to record 2 cash payments
Lost: €600 + 2 hours
W3
Week 3
  • • Lost €1,500 booking (can't afford upfront)
  • • 45 min investigating bank mismatch
  • • Gift card balance dispute
Lost: €1,500 + 1.5 hours
W4
Week 4
  • • Manual payment plan setup (forgot to track)
  • • 4 hours month-end reconciliation
  • • Missing €400 in cash records
Lost: Payment tracking + 4+ hours
€2,900+
Lost revenue from bookings you couldn't accept
12+ hrs
Wasted on admin work
€600
No-show loss without deposits
The Solution

Accept Every Payment Method,
Get Paid Automatically

inkStar's integrated payment system handles everything from booking deposits to installment plans—no manual tracking required.

34%
More Bookings
With Klarna installments
75%
Fewer No-Shows
With required deposits
98%
Collection Rate
Automated tracking

Klarna Installments

Let customers split payments into 3, 6, or 12 months automatically

Included

Multiple Payment Methods

Cards, PayPal, instant bank transfer, Apple Pay, Google Pay, cash

Included

Automatic Deposits

Require deposits at booking, automatically tracked and applied

Included

Payment Plans

Custom installment schedules with automatic reminders and tracking

Included

Gift Cards

Digital gift cards with automatic balance tracking and redemption

Included

Invoice Generation

Professional invoices with payment links sent automatically

Included

Payment Reminders

Automatic SMS/email reminders for upcoming and overdue payments

Included

Auto-Reconciliation

All payments automatically matched to appointments and customers

Included

Instant Payouts

Access funds immediately, not in 3-7 days

Included

Integrated Accounting

Export transactions for bookkeeping and taxes

Included

Customer Payment Portal

Clients can view invoices and pay online anytime

Included

Refund Management

Process refunds directly from appointment records

Included

The Complete Payment System

Serve more customers with installments, get paid faster with automatic deposits, and eliminate manual work with zero reconciliation. All integrated with your appointments and customer records.

No monthly transaction limits
Klarna included
Industry-standard fees
Feature Deep Dive

Every Payment Feature Designed
for Service Business Success

See how each intelligent feature works together to maximize revenue, minimize admin, and serve more customers.

Let Customers Pay Over Time, Get Paid Upfront

Klarna Installment Payments

Unlock 20-40% more revenue by offering installments—no credit risk, no admin work.

Customers split into 3, 6, or 12 monthly payments with instant approval

You receive full payment immediately (minus small Klarna fee)

Klarna handles all credit decisions, payment collection, and customer service

Zero payment risk—you're paid regardless of customer's payment to Klarna

Higher average service value as customers upgrade when payment is affordable

Studios see 34% increase in bookings over €800 after adding Klarna

Real-World Impact

Transform 'I can't afford it' into 'When can we book?' The €1,500 sleeve becomes €500/month for 3 months—suddenly affordable for 3x more customers.

Feature Visualization

Reduce No-Shows by 75% With Required Deposits

Smart Deposit Management

Automatic deposit collection at booking—no manual follow-up required.

Set deposit policies: flat amount (€50), percentage (20%), or custom per service

System requires deposit payment before booking confirms

Deposit automatically tracked and applied to final invoice

No-show protection: keep deposit as compensation for wasted time slot

Customizable refund policies: non-refundable, conditional, or sliding scale

No-show rate drops from 20% industry average to under 5%

Real-World Impact

When customers pay a deposit, they're committed. Psychology + automation = protected revenue and dramatically fewer wasted time slots.

Feature Visualization

Create Custom Payment Plans for Any Service

Flexible Payment Plans

Beyond Klarna—offer custom installment schedules for unique situations.

Multi-session projects: pay per session or monthly for sleeves and large pieces

Split payments: 50% now, 50% in 30 days for any arrangement

Milestone-based: pay after each project phase (outline, shading, color)

System tracks all payments, sends automatic reminders before due dates

Customers can pay online anytime through their payment portal

Blocks future bookings if payment plan becomes delinquent

Real-World Impact

Manual payment plan tracking is a nightmare. inkStar automates everything—you never forget a payment, customers never miss a reminder.

Feature Visualization

Sell and Manage Gift Cards Effortlessly

Digital Gift Cards

Beautiful digital gift cards with automatic balance tracking and redemption.

Create branded gift card designs or use professional templates

Fixed or custom amounts, personalized messages, scheduled delivery

Automatic balance tracking with partial redemption support

Recipients check balance anytime, no calling required

Gift cards are upfront revenue—you get paid before providing service

Average annual increase of €8,500 in gift card revenue for studios

Real-World Impact

Gift cards turn holidays into revenue opportunities. Pure upfront cash flow, plus recipients often spend 20-30% more than card value.

Feature Visualization

Zero Manual Reconciliation, Perfect Accuracy

Automatic Payment Reconciliation

All payments automatically matched to appointments and customers—no spreadsheets required.

Online payments: automatically linked to appointment and customer

In-person payments: record payment type, system matches instantly

Bank integration: downloads transactions, matches to inkStar records automatically

All transactions categorized by type, tax status, and payment method

One-click export to Excel, QuickBooks, or Xero for your accountant

Month-end reconciliation goes from 4-8 hours to 15 minutes

Real-World Impact

Studios save 60+ hours annually on reconciliation. Zero errors, zero spreadsheets, perfect accuracy for accounting and taxes.

Feature Visualization

Let Customers Pay Online Anytime, Anywhere

Customer Payment Portal

Professional payment portal where customers view invoices and pay securely—no calls, no texts.

Customers receive invoice email with secure payment link

View all past and outstanding invoices in one place

Pay via card, PayPal, Apple Pay, bank transfer, or choose Klarna

Download PDF receipts for all transactions automatically

Set up auto-pay for payment plans with saved cards

24/7 access means customers pay when convenient for them

Real-World Impact

Professional, modern payment experience impresses customers and gets you paid faster. No more 'Can you text me the invoice?' interruptions.

Feature Visualization
Comparison

inkStar vs. Separate
Payment Processors

See why integrated payment management beats using Stripe/PayPal alone.

Payment Processing

Stripe/PayPal
Card processing only
Generic Payment
Basic processing
inkStar
All methods + Klarna installments

Appointment Integration

Stripe/PayPal
Manual matching required
Generic Payment
Sometimes integrated
inkStar
Automatic sync with appointments

Deposit Management

Stripe/PayPal
Manual tracking in spreadsheets
Generic Payment
Basic deposit tracking
inkStar
Automatic collection & application

Payment Plans

Stripe/PayPal
Not included
Generic Payment
Limited options
inkStar
Custom plans + Klarna + tracking

Gift Cards

Stripe/PayPal
Not included
Generic Payment
Basic gift card system
inkStar
Full digital gift card system

Invoicing

Stripe/PayPal
External tool needed
Generic Payment
Basic invoices
inkStar
Auto-generated, branded, emailed

Reconciliation

Stripe/PayPal
Manual spreadsheets
Generic Payment
Basic reports
inkStar
Zero reconciliation needed

Customer Portal

Stripe/PayPal
Not included
Generic Payment
Limited portal
inkStar
Full payment portal with history

Payment Reminders

Stripe/PayPal
Manual follow-up
Generic Payment
Sometimes automated
inkStar
Automatic SMS/email reminders

Accounting Export

Stripe/PayPal
CSV only
Generic Payment
Basic export
inkStar
QuickBooks, Xero, Excel ready

Setup Complexity

Stripe/PayPal
Developer needed
Generic Payment
Hours of configuration
inkStar
Minutes with templates

Cost

Stripe/PayPal
2.9% + monthly fees
Generic Payment
€50-150/month + %
inkStar
Included in platform

Example Monthly Comparison

Studio with €25,000 monthly revenue

Stripe Direct
€5,895
€775 fees + €120 admin + €5,000 lost revenue
Generic Software
€3,275
€775 fees + €100/mo + €2,500 lost revenue
inkStar
+€3,876
€5,000 captured revenue - €1,124 total cost
Success Stories

See How Studios
Unlocked Revenue With Better Payments

Real results from businesses that transformed their payment systems with inkStar.

34%
Booking Increase
After adding Klarna installments
75%
No-Show Reduction
With required deposits
€8,500
Gift Card Revenue
Average annual increase
4 hrs
Time Saved Weekly
On payment tracking
22%
Higher Transaction
Average with installments
98%
Collection Rate
vs 85% industry average

“Klarna paid for itself in the first week.”

Three customers booked full sleeves they'd been 'thinking about.' That's €4,500 in revenue I would have lost. The Klarna fees were €300. Net gain: €4,200 in week one.

Marcus Jensen
Tattoo Studio Owner · Berlin

“No-show rate dropped to 4% literally overnight.”

Before required deposits, one in five appointments was a no-show. Started requiring €50 deposits through inkStar. No-show rate dropped to 4% literally overnight. This one change added €15,000 to my annual revenue.

Sophia Martinez
PMU Specialist · Barcelona

“Gift cards went from €1,000/year to over €12,000/year.”

We sold maybe 10 paper gift cards per year. Switched to digital gift cards in inkStar. Last holiday season alone, we sold 67 cards totaling €8,200. Gift cards went from €1,000/year to over €12,000/year. Zero additional work.

James O'Reilly
Piercing Studio Owner · Dublin

“That's 60 hours per year I got back.”

Month-end used to be hell. I'd spend an entire evening matching transactions. With inkStar, everything is already reconciled in real-time. Month-end is now just reviewing a report. 15 minutes. That's 60 hours per year I got back.

Priya Patel
Tattoo Studio Owner · London
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Payment Questions Answered

Everything you need to know about inkStar's payment system

Credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, instant bank transfer, cash, and gift cards. Plus Klarna installment payments (3, 6, or 12 months). Customers can even split payment across multiple methods if needed (e.g., €100 gift card + €200 on card).

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All Payment Features
Full access to Klarna, deposits, plans, and gift cards
Klarna Included
Offer installment payments from day one
Unlimited Transactions
No caps, no limits on payment volume
Personal Onboarding
One-on-one session to set up your payment system
Zero Risk
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30 Days Free
Full trial with all premium features
PCI Compliant
Bank-Level Security
Instant Payouts
Klarna Included
99.9% Uptime
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34%
More Bookings
75%
Fewer No-Shows
98%
Collection Rate

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What you get with your free trial:

  • Full access to all features for 7 days
  • Free data migration assistance
  • Personal onboarding session
  • Dedicated support team
  • 7-day free trial
  • Cancel anytime
  • GDPR compliant
  • Encrypted data at rest & in transit
inkStar

Everything Your Studio Needs

Built by studio owners, for studio owners

  • Works Offline
    Full functionality without internet. Syncs automatically when you're back online.
  • Digital Contracts
    Consent forms, signatures, and medical history. All paperless and legally sound.
  • Integrated Payments
    Card, PayPal, Klarna installments. Automatic deposit collection at booking.
  • Smart Scheduling
    Availability-based slot suggestions. Online booking page for your customers.
Artist Testimonial
“inkStar transformed my chaotic studio into a professional business.”
Maria Chen
Tattoo Artist, Berlin