Overview
Use a One-Time Payment plan to collect a deposit before starting client work.
When to Use This Setup
Use this setup for photography, design, consulting, contracting, events, or service bookings where the full amount is handled later.
Requirements
- One-Time Payment plan.
- Clear deposit amount.
- Service page or proposal page.
Configuration Steps
- Create a One-Time Payment plan called something like “Project Deposit”.
- Set the deposit amount.
- Add a Payment Form for project details if needed.
- Add the shortcode to a private or public page.
- Test payment.
- Confirm the order appears in PayPress.
Recommended Settings
- Payment Type: One-Time Payment.
- Customer Notes: useful for project notes.
- Payment Form: recommended for client/project details.
- Receipt: use Stripe receipt link when available.
- Shipping Collection: disabled unless physical goods are involved.
Testing Checklist
- Test checkout.
- Confirm amount and currency.
- Confirm notes/form responses.
- Confirm receipt availability.
- Confirm refund workflow if deposits are refundable.
Expected Result
Clients can pay a deposit through Stripe Checkout, and PayPress records the deposit order in WordPress.