GoHighLevel Deposit Payment Options Just Got Smarter

GoHighLevel has added a new payment setting for Services. When it is turned on, customers can choose between paying the deposit or paying the full amount during checkout.

The choice only appears when Online Payments are enabled and the service already has a deposit set up. Customers will then see two clear options: Pay Deposit or Pay Full Amount.

When the setting is turned off, the checkout stays the same as before. Customers will only pay the required deposit. This gives businesses the freedom to use the new Deposit Payment Options only when they fit the service and payment process.

Not every customer wants to pay the same way. Some may prefer to pay a small deposit and keep more cash on hand. Others may want to pay the full amount and finish the booking in one step.

The new Deposit Payment Options give customers both choices at checkout. They can select Pay Deposit or Pay Full Amount, as long as Online Payments are active and the service has a deposit set up. This makes the payment stage clear and easy to follow.

This added choice can help with higher-priced services or bookings made weeks in advance. A customer may only want to secure the appointment today. Another customer may prefer to pay the full balance and avoid a second payment later.

For the business, the deposit rules still stay in place. The new setting simply gives the customer another option. That means you can protect the booking with a deposit while still offering a smoother and more flexible checkout.

Buy Now, Pay Later works best when the full service amount is available at checkout. Before this update, a customer could only finance the deposit in some cases. That left the rest of the balance outside the BNPL plan.

The new Deposit Payment Options fix that gap. When a customer selects Pay Full Amount, a supported BNPL provider may finance the full booking value. This can make higher-priced services easier to manage without forcing the customer to pay everything at once.

This is useful for coaching packages, beauty services, home services, and other larger bookings. The business can collect the full payment, while the customer follows the payment plan offered by the BNPL provider. Availability will still depend on the connected payment provider and the options it supports.

GoHighLevel now calculates percentage-based deposits from the final amount the customer owes. That means discounts are applied before the deposit is worked out. The deposit is no longer based on a higher price that the customer is not paying.

Coupons also update the deposit in real time. If a customer adds, removes, or changes a coupon, the amount due at checkout is recalculated right away. This helps keep the payment clear and reduces confusion.

Taxes and service add-ons are also included in the final total before the deposit is calculated. Flat deposit amounts are not affected by this change. They will continue to work as they did before.

Accurate deposits make checkout easier for both the customer and the business. When the deposit matches the final booking total, there is less room for confusion or surprise.

This matters most when a customer uses a coupon, adds an extra service, or pays tax on the booking. The deposit now adjusts with those changes, so the amount due stays clear.

For the business, this can reduce manual corrections and payment questions. Staff are less likely to explain why the deposit does not match the final price.

Better Deposit Payment Options also help build trust. Customers can see that the amount they are asked to pay is based on the real booking value, not an old or higher total.

The Deposit Payment Options setting is found inside the Services area in GoHighLevel. In this section, you’ll learn how to open Calendar Settings, access the Services payment settings, turn on the new payment choice, and save your changes.

Here are the steps we will follow:

• Access Calendar Settings in GoHighLevel.
• Open the Services payment settings.
• Enable the deposit or full-payment choice.

To start, make sure you are logged in to the correct GoHighLevel sub-account.

• The Calendars area contains the settings used to manage bookings, services, staff, and payment options.

1.1 Click Calendars in the left menu.

• This opens the main Calendars area inside GHL.

1.2 Click Calendar settings in the top navigation.

• This opens the settings area for calendars, meetings, services, rentals, and connections.

• The Services area contains the main controls for service bookings and checkout payments.

2.1 Click Services in the top navigation.

• This opens the Services settings area.

2.2 Click Global settings.

• This opens the settings that apply across your Services setup.

2.3 Click Payment settings in the left-side menu.

• This opens the payment controls used during the customer booking process.

2.4 Find the Booking payment options section.

• This section controls how customers can pay when they book a service.

2.5 Confirm that Online payment is selected.

• The new Deposit Payment Options setting only works when Online payment is active.

• The new setting lets customers choose whether to pay the required deposit or the full service amount during checkout.

3.1 Find Allow deposit or full payment choice.

• The setting appears under the Booking payment options section.

3.2 Select the checkbox beside Allow deposit or full payment choice.

• When enabled, customers booking a service with a deposit configured will see both payment options at checkout:
  • Pay Deposit
  • Pay Full Amount
• The customer can then choose the option that works best for them.

3.3 Click Save changes in the top-right corner.

• This saves the updated payment setting.

Once saved, customers booking an eligible service will be able to choose between paying the deposit and paying the full amount. The service must already have a deposit configured, and Online payment must remain selected for the choice to appear.

Test the checkout before you share the booking link. Make sure Online payment is selected, the service has a deposit set up, and the new Deposit Payment Options setting is still turned on after you save.

Try the checkout with a coupon, tax, or add-on. Percentage-based deposits should change when the final total changes, while flat deposits should stay the same. This quick check can prevent payment questions later.

Also, remember that Buy Now, Pay Later options depend on the payment provider connected to the account. Keep the setup simple, test it once, and confirm the customer sees both Pay Deposit and Pay Full Amount.

Deposit Payment Options give customers more control without taking away your booking rules. One customer may want to secure the appointment with a deposit. Another may prefer to pay the full amount and finish the payment in one step.

This can help service businesses handle larger bookings with less friction. A salon can collect a deposit for a long appointment, while a coach or consultant may let a client pay the full fee through a supported Buy Now, Pay Later provider.

The update can also cut down on payment questions. Deposits now match the final booking total after discounts, taxes, and add-ons. That means clearer prices for customers and less manual work for your team.

Deposit Payment Options give service businesses more control over checkout without making the process harder. Customers can pay the deposit, pay the full amount, or use a supported Buy Now, Pay Later option for the full booking.

The update also makes percentage-based deposits more accurate. Discounts, taxes, and add-ons are now part of the final calculation, so customers see a deposit based on what they really owe.

For most GHL users, this is a simple setting worth testing. Turn it on, run through the checkout, and make sure both payment choices appear as expected.