The Deposit Payment feature in Tripcart allows tour operators to collect partial payments from customers at the time of booking, making it easier for travelers to secure their reservations without paying the full amount upfront. This feature improves conversion rates and enhances flexibility for both operators and customers.
Accessing the Deposit Payment Settings #
- Log in to your Tripcart admin dashboard.
- In the left sidebar menu, navigate to Tour Settings.
- Click on Deposit Payment to open the deposit payment settings panel.
Enabling Deposit Payment for Tours #
- Locate the Enable Deposit Payment toggle switch.
- Turn the toggle ON to activate deposit payments for tours.
- Once enabled, additional settings will appear, allowing you to configure the deposit payment rules.
Configuring Deposit Payment Options #
After enabling deposit payments, you can customize the following settings:
1. Deposit Type #
Choose how the deposit will be calculated:
- Fixed Amount – Customers will pay a specific amount as a deposit.
- Percentage of Total Price – Customers will pay a percentage of the total booking amount as a deposit.
2. Deposit Amount or Percentage #
- If you choose Fixed Amount, you’ll need to enter a specific amount that each traveler must pay upfront as a deposit. This amount is applied per traveler.
- For example, if you set the fixed amount to $200 and three travelers book the tour, the total deposit will be calculated as $200 × 3 = $600 during checkout.
- For example, if you set the fixed amount to $200 and three travelers book the tour, the total deposit will be calculated as $200 × 3 = $600 during checkout.
- If you choose Percentage of Total Price, you’ll need to enter a percentage value (for example, 20% or 50%) that represents the portion of the total booking cost to be paid as a deposit. In this case, the percentage is applied to the overall tour price, not to each individual traveler.
- For example, if the total tour price is $1,000 and the deposit percentage is 20%, the total deposit required at checkout will be $200, regardless of the number of travelers.
3. Due Payment Reminder #
- Set a due payment date to specify when the remaining balance must be paid. The due date is automatically calculated based on how many days are left before the tour’s start date.
- For example, if the tour starts on April 15, 2026, and you set the due payment reminder to 7 days, the traveler must complete the remaining payment by April 8, 2026; that is, 7 days before the tour begins.
4. Checkout Message #
- Write a checkout message for Due Payment Reminder. (e.g., ‘Please ensure the remaining payment is made by {payment_due_date} to confirm your booking.’)
5. Allow Deposit for Last-Minute Bookings #
- Enable this setting to let travelers make deposit payments for last-minute bookings that fall within the “Final Payment Due In” period. When this option is turned on, travelers can reserve a tour by paying only the deposit amount instead of the full price, even if the booking is made close to the departure date. If this option is disabled, all bookings made within the Final Payment Due In timeframe will require travelers to pay the entire tour cost upfront during checkout.
6. Discount on Full Payment #
This feature allows you to reward travelers with a discount when they choose to pay the full trip amount at the time of booking.
When enabled, you can set a discount percentage that automatically applies to all tours where the Deposit Payment option is active, including those with individual deposit settings.
- Discount: Enter the percentage of discount travelers will receive on the subtotal price of the tour when they make a full payment.
- Description: Add a short message explaining the Full Payment Discount to your customers. This description will appear on the checkout page, helping travelers understand the benefit of paying the full amount upfront.
How to Assign Deposit Payment to a Single Tour #
After enabling the Deposit Payment option globally, you can also set a custom deposit amount for individual tours. This gives you more flexibility to define specific deposit rules for certain trips; for example, a higher deposit for luxury packages or a lower one for short tours.
Steps to Configure Deposit Payment for a Single Tour #
- Go to Dashboard → Tours → All Tours.
- Select the tour you want to edit.
- Navigate to the Price section.
- Locate the Deposit Amount option.
Here, you can configure the deposit settings for this specific tour.
- Enable the Toggle: Turn it on to activate deposit payment for the selected tour.
- Choose Deposit Type: Select whether the deposit should be a fixed amount or a percentage of the total tour price.
- Set Custom Value: Enter your preferred deposit value.
The deposit amount or percentage you set here will override the global deposit settings, allowing each tour to have its own unique payment structure.
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