Fitness Class Booking System with Deposits
No-shows and last-minute cancellations cost you money and waste class capacity. Taking deposits manually is time-consuming and difficult to track.
How GetaBooking Helps
- Require deposits when clients book fitness classes online
- Set deposit amount or percentage per class
- Automatic Stripe payment processing
- Deposits significantly reduce no-shows
- Collect balance on the day or take full payment upfront
Complete Booking System for £9.99/Month
GetaBooking provides everything you need to manage bookings professionally. Your own branded website at getabooking.co.uk/yourbusiness, shareable calendar view, and mobile app access. No setup fees, no per-booking charges, no hidden costs.
Try free for 14 days - full access to all features with no credit card required. Set up your services, customise your booking page, and start taking bookings within minutes. Cancel anytime with one click from your account settings.
Block bookings and package deals: Offer weekly packages where clients book multiple sessions at once. Perfect for course bookings, membership packages, or regular weekly classes. Set capacity limits from 1-350 participants per session.
Website-Based Booking & In-App Calendar
Your booking website works on any device - desktop, tablet, or mobile. Clients book directly from your website without downloading apps or creating accounts. Share your booking link on social media, email, or via QR codes displayed at your facility.
Mobile app for you: Manage your business from your phone with our iOS and Android app. View your calendar, add manual bookings for walk-ins, check client details, and take in-person card payments. Your calendar syncs instantly across all devices.
Manual bookings included: Add bookings manually from your dashboard or mobile app for phone bookings, walk-ins, or regular clients. Mark payments as cash, card, or pending. Perfect for managing both online and offline bookings in one system.
Why Choose GetaBooking
Affordable pricing: At £9.99/month, we're over 50% cheaper than many booking systems. No per-booking fees means unlimited bookings included. Save hundreds of pounds per year whilst getting all the features you need.
Quick setup: Most users are taking bookings within 10 minutes of signing up. No technical skills required. Add your services, set your availability, and share your booking link. Our dashboard is designed for simplicity without sacrificing power.
UK-based support: Email support during UK business hours. GDPR compliant data storage. UK payment processing in GBP through Stripe. Built by a UK company (GetaBooking Ltd, Company No. 16688677) for UK businesses.
No credit card required • Cancel anytime
Take Deposits & In-Person Payments — No Card Machine Needed
With GetaBooking, you're not limited to online payments only. You can also take deposits and in-person payments easily — without buying expensive tap-to-pay hardware.
How it works
- Create the booking or invoice in GetaBooking
- Tap one button to generate a QR code on your phone
- The customer scans it with their own phone
- They pay instantly
- GetaBooking notifies you the moment payment is received
- You can see the money land directly in your Stripe account
That's it. No terminals. No apps to install. No extra hardware.
Perfect for Small & Mobile Businesses
This is ideal for businesses that:
- Work on location
- Travel between customers
- Run small shops or home services
- Don't want the cost or hassle of full card terminal systems
Everyone already has a phone — and everyone already has a payment method on their phone.
Customers Pay Their Way
Payments are powered by Stripe, which automatically shows each customer their preferred payment method, including:
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Credit & debit cards
- And many more local payment options
So customers don't have to think — they just scan, tap, and pay.
Why Businesses Love This
- No extra equipment to buy
- No monthly hardware fees
- Works anywhere with internet
- Faster checkout
- More professional experience
- Fewer missed or delayed payments
For more information, please read our main fitness booking page.
See What You Get
View our demo site to see what you would get - share your website online and availability or let people book via QR code
Key Features
1. Sell More at Checkout
Offer add-ons, multi-purchase bundles, and discount codes directly at checkout. Customers can buy equipment, extras, or block-book sessions in one payment.
2. Custom Fields & Disclaimers
Collect exactly what you need at booking — consent forms, health declarations, dropdown selections with custom pricing (e.g. Adult/Child), or any free-text field. All exportable to CSV.
3. Super-Fast Guest Checkout
No accounts. No passwords. An instant-load checkout featuring your own logo, letting clients book in seconds — with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and all major cards.
4. Professional Reminders
Slash no-shows and drive repeat revenue with automated confirmations featuring your logo and "1-click" rebooking links.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scan to Pay for fitness classes?
Scan to Pay allows your clients to pay for fitness classes instantly by scanning a QR code with their smartphone. With GetaBooking, payments are processed securely and go directly into your Stripe account, making it fast and easy to collect fees.
Which devices work with Scan to Pay?
Scan to Pay works with any modern smartphone. Clients simply scan the QR code to pay, and the transaction is automatically recorded in GetaBooking.
How quickly do I receive payments from Scan to Pay?
Payments are processed instantly via Stripe and appear in your dashboard immediately. You can schedule payouts to your bank daily, weekly, or on your preferred schedule.
Can I use Scan to Pay for recurring class bookings?
Yes, Scan to Pay works for both single and recurring class payments, making it easy for clients to pay upfront for multiple sessions.