Quick Answer
Connect a payment gateway before enabling calendar payments
Open the Payments integrations area, connect a supported payment gateway, choose the default gateway if needed, open the calendar’s Forms and Payments settings, enable Accept Payments, enter the payment details, and switch the payment mode to Live when you are ready to collect real payments.
Collecting Payments During Booking Without Missing Setup Steps
You may want clients to pay when they book, but it is not always clear how to connect a payment system and enable payments inside the calendar.
Calendar payments depend on linking a payment gateway and configuring how payments are collected during the booking process.
If the gateway is not connected or the settings are not configured correctly, payment options may not appear, or bookings may be completed without payment.
This guide explains how to connect a payment gateway and enable payments so the booking and payment happen in one flow.
Calendar Payments at a Glance
What Are Calendar Payments?
Calendar payments allow you to collect money when a customer books an appointment.
This is useful for paid consultations, coaching sessions, services, classes, events, or other appointments where payment should be confirmed before the booking is finalized.
- Combine scheduling and payment into one booking process.
- Reduce the need to send a separate payment request.
- Confirm that the customer has paid before the appointment.
- Make the booking process easier for both the business and the customer.
Available Payment Gateways
Calendar payments can use supported payment gateways connected to your BizStackPro account.
- Stripe
- NMI
- Authorize.net
- Razorpay
- Square
Widget and Service Menu compatibility
Razorpay, NMI, and Square are not supported with the Classic Widget or Service Menu.
Before You Begin
Prepare the payment details before configuring the calendar.
- Decide which supported payment gateway you will use.
- Make sure you can sign in to the gateway account.
- Decide how much the appointment should cost.
- Confirm the currency that should be charged.
- Write a clear payment description for the customer.
- Decide whether you are testing the setup or accepting live payments.
Step 1: Connect Your Payment Gateway
A payment gateway must be connected before payment settings can be enabled on a calendar.
Open Payments
Open the Payments area inside your BizStackPro account.
Payments → IntegrationsSelect a Payment Gateway
Choose Stripe, NMI, Authorize.net, Razorpay, Square, or another supported gateway available in your account.
Complete the Connection
Follow the connection process and provide the requested account or authorization information.
Choose the Default Gateway
When more than one gateway is connected, select the gateway you want to use from the default gateway dropdown.
Payment toggle not appearing?
If the calendar payment option is unavailable later, confirm that a payment gateway has been connected successfully.
Step 2: Enable Payments on a Calendar
After the payment gateway is connected, configure the payment settings for the calendar.
Open the Calendar Settings
Open the Calendars area and create a new calendar or select an existing calendar to edit.
Calendars → Create or Edit CalendarOpen Forms and Payments
Find the Forms & Payments area. Depending on the calendar setup, it may appear under Advanced Settings.
Enable Accept Payments
Turn Accept Payments on for the calendar.
Enter the Payment Amount
Enter the amount the customer should pay and select the correct currency.
Add the Payment Description
Add a clear description explaining what the customer is paying for.
Choose Test or Live Mode
Use Test mode while checking the payment flow.
Change the payment mode to Live when you are ready to accept payments from real customers.
Save the Calendar
Save the calendar settings before testing the public booking process.
Understanding Test and Live Payment Modes
Test Mode
Use Test mode to confirm that the payment form, booking flow, amount, and gateway connection work correctly without collecting a real payment.
Live Mode
Use Live mode when the calendar is ready to accept actual customer payments.
Check the payment mode before publishing
A calendar left in Test mode will not collect real customer payments. Confirm that the payment mode is set to Live before sharing the booking link.
Test the Calendar Payment Flow
- Open the public calendar link or embed the calendar on a test page.
- Select an available appointment time.
- Complete the booking form.
- Confirm that the payment form appears.
- Verify that the amount, currency, and description are correct.
- Complete a test transaction using the correct testing process for the connected gateway.
- Confirm that the appointment is created only as expected.
- Review the payment record, booking confirmation, and notifications.
Calendar Payments and Recurring Appointments
Payments can be collected for recurring appointments, but partial payments are not supported for recurring calendars.
Review the recurring appointment payment settings carefully before publishing the calendar so the customer is charged according to the intended payment structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I collect payments for all types of calendars?
Yes. Payments are supported across all calendar types, but Razorpay, NMI, and Square are not compatible with the Classic Widget or Service Menu.
How do I change my default payment gateway?
Go to the Payments integrations area, connect your preferred gateway, and then choose it from the default gateway dropdown.
Can I collect partial payments for recurring appointments?
No. Partial payments are not supported for recurring calendars.
What happens if I don’t integrate a payment gateway?
You will not be able to enable payment options in the calendar or collect payments during booking.
How do I ensure that payments are collected in real time?
After connecting a gateway and enabling calendar payments, set the payment mode to Live instead of Test in the calendar’s payment settings.
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