WordPress booking plugin with payments
Get paid instantly when customers book
Accept credit card payments online or let customers pay in person. Money goes straight to your Stripe account with no waiting for payouts.
Payment features
Secure payment processing built in
Accept payments, track revenue, and reduce no-shows with integrated payment processing.
Accept credit cards securely
Process credit card payments directly during the booking process. Connect your Stripe account once and start accepting payments.
Get paid instantly
Money goes straight to your Stripe account the moment customers book. No waiting for payouts or dealing with payment processors separately.
Reduce no-shows
Customers who pay upfront are more likely to show up. Requiring payment during booking protects your time and increases commitment.
Allow on-site payment
Not ready for online payments? Let customers pay when they arrive. Works great for businesses that prefer traditional payment methods.
Track payment status easily
See who’s paid and who hasn’t. Filter appointments by payment status and track your total revenue without digging through records.
All payments in one place
Bookings, payments, and customer data all live in your WordPress dashboard. No juggling multiple platforms.
Payment processing for every service business
- Consultants & coaches
- Health professionals
- Beauty & salon services
- Fitness trainers
- Medical practices
- Professional services
- Home service providers
- Tutors and educators
- Real estate agents
- Photography studios
- Repair services
- Legal professionals
Why use Sugar Calendar to take payments for bookings?
Stop chasing payments
Get paid at the time of booking instead of sending invoices and following up later. Customers pay upfront, and the money goes straight to your account. No more awkward payment conversations.
No more last-minute cancellations
When customers pay upfront, they’re committed. No-show rates drop dramatically because people don’t want to waste money. Your time becomes more valuable and respected.
Accept payments your way
Choose what works for your business. Accept credit cards online through Stripe, let customers pay in person when they arrive, or offer both options. Complete flexibility with everything managed in one place.
Start earning immediately
Connect your Stripe account once and you’re ready to accept payments. No complicated setup, no merchant accounts, no payment gateway confusion. Just connect and go.
Reviews
What our users say about us
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Sugar Calendar is now my go-to calendar due to its simplicity with adding new events. I’ve found that it was so much easier for my clients to use than some of the other event/calendar plugins out there while providing the features they needed most. -
Sugar calendar is an overall great plugin that’s easy to use, looks clean and was so easy to implement. Im so used to programs having a steep learning curve before I can truly use the program to its fullest potential, this is not the case for Sugar Calendar!
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Sugar Calendar does all that I need. I have never had a problem with it, and support has been responsive when I had questions. It’s easy to install, simple to configure. It looks great on my WordPress theme.
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Sugar Calendar is intuitive, and very user friendly. I love that the learning curve to use the calendar is so low. Even my non-tech clients can get their heads around it.
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Sugar Calendar is a selective and useful approach for time management and scheduling. It gives the exact appointment to the right person, and all the reminders are well set.
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Overall I’ve found sugar calendar to be a robust plugin that’s well maintained and offers everything you would need for a Wordpress plugin like this. It’s extremely user friendly and the simplicity of creating events, adding details, and more make this an amazing plugin.
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This is an incredibly solid plugin to use as a base. I’ve tried several others, and this one is better than all the others I’ve tried!
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Huge fan! Love the simple nature of this plugin. Perfect for a site that just needs a basic calendar with none of the bloat that comes along with The Events Calendar.
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I was just looking for a simple calendar to display a short events list inside a sidebar and a calendar on a single page. This plugin accomplishes this exactly as expected and, unlike the other many calendar plugins, this one provides two blocks which include the events list and also the calendar.
Explore other powerful features
Everything you need for complete appointment management.
Online appointment booking
Let customers book appointments 24/7 with beautiful, mobile-friendly booking forms. No phone tag required.
Automated email notifications
Send confirmation and reminder emails automatically to customers and staff. Keep everyone informed.
Customer management
Build relationships with organized customer profiles, appointment history, and custom tags.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have a question about Sugar Calendar Bookings payment processing? See the list below for our most frequently asked questions. If your question is not listed here, then please contact us.
Do I need a Stripe account to accept payments?
Yes. You’ll need to create a free Stripe account and connect it to Sugar Calendar. Stripe handles all the payment processing securely. Setup takes just a few minutes.
Are there any transaction fees?
Stripe’s standard processing fees are typically 2.9% plus 30 cents per transaction.
When do I receive the money from bookings?
Payments go directly to your Stripe account immediately when customers book. Stripe typically transfers funds to your bank account within 2 business days, though this can vary by country.
Can customers pay in person instead of online?
Absolutely. You can enable on-site payment options so customers can book now and pay when they arrive. Perfect if you prefer traditional payment methods or want to offer both options.
Is payment processing secure?
Yes. All payment processing is handled by Stripe, which is PCI compliant and used by millions of businesses worldwide. Credit card information never touches your server.
Can I require payment for all bookings?
Yes. You can make payment required during booking to reduce no-shows and ensure commitment. Or make it optional and let customers choose to pay online or in person.
How do I track which customers have paid?
Payment status shows clearly on every appointment in your calendar. You can filter appointments by payment status to see who’s paid and who owes, and track your total revenue at a glance.
