Merchant services for salons, barbershops and spas
Appointments, deposits, no-show fees, tips per stylist and booth renters. Payments that fit the way a salon actually runs.
- Free statement analysis
- Month-to-month options
- $0 upfront equipment with qualifying agreement
- Local to Fort Bend & Houston
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Tony replies within 1 business day. No obligation.
Payments for salons & spas, without the runaround
Salons and spas need payments tied to the appointment book: deposits at booking, card-on-file for no-shows, tips split by provider, product sales and gift cards. Booth renters may need their own accounts.
We'll help you pick a booking-friendly POS or connect payments to the system you already use, and choose pricing that suits average tickets in the $40 to $200 range.
- Online booking with deposits
- Card-on-file for no-show policies
- Tips by stylist or provider
- Retail product inventory
- Gift cards and packages
- Separate accounts for booth renters
What a good salons & spas setup includes
Built around the way you take orders and get paid.
Booking and deposits
Secure deposits when clients book.
Tips by provider
Accurate tip reports per stylist.
Retail products
Inventory for shampoo, skincare and more.
Card-on-file
For no-show and late-cancel policies.
Gift cards
Packages and gift cards for holidays.
Compact hardware
Small terminals for each station.
Take every way your customers pay
One merchant account can cover the counter, the phone, the website and the job site.
Credit & debit cards
Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express (Amex may need separate approval), tapped, dipped, swiped or keyed.
Digital wallets
Apple Pay, Google Pay and other contactless wallets on any NFC-ready terminal.
Online & invoices
Payment links, a virtual terminal for phone orders, and website checkout through a payment gateway.
Mobile & on-site
Wireless terminals and phone readers for deliveries, job sites, markets and events.
ACH & eCheck
Bank-to-bank payments for larger invoices and recurring billing, usually at a lower cost than cards.
Recurring billing
Card-on-file and scheduled payments for memberships, retainers and service plans.
Three ways to price card processing
There's no single best model. We'll show you each one priced against your real numbers, then you choose.
Flat rate
One percentage plus a per-sale fee on every card. Easy to read, but you pay the same rate on a cheap debit card as on a premium rewards card.
- Predictable
- Simple statements
- Often costs more as volume grows
Fits: low volume, seasonal or brand-new sellers
Interchange-plus
You pay the card networks' wholesale cost (interchange and assessments) plus a fixed, disclosed markup. Every layer shows on your statement.
- Most transparent
- Markup stays fixed
- Usually lowest cost at higher volume
Fits: established businesses, larger tickets, B2B
Cash discount / dual pricing
Your posted prices account for card costs, and customers paying cash get a lower price. Card sales help cover processing instead of your margin.
- Offsets much of your processing cost
- Clear signage and receipts
- Not a surcharge
Fits: restaurants, auto, retail, service shops
Not sure which fits? Get a free statement analysis or read pricing explained.
Why business owners work with Cedarline
We're a small, independent agent. That means fewer layers between you and the person who set up your account.
One person who answers
You work with Tony directly, from the first statement review to go-live and after. No call-center queue to start.
Pricing you can read
Every quote shows the rate, per-item fee, monthly fees and any equipment terms in writing before you sign.
Options, not one platform
We compare programs from several partner processors and POS platforms, so the setup fits your business instead of the other way around.
Set up correctly
Cash discount signage, receipt settings, tip and tax settings, and test transactions are handled before you go live.
Get set up in three steps
From first call to first sale, without the guesswork.
Send a statement or tell us your plans
Existing business? Send one recent processing statement. Opening soon? Tell us what you'll sell and when.
Compare your options
You get a side-by-side of pricing models, equipment and terms, priced against your numbers.
Go live, tested
Approval, equipment programming, signage and test transactions, done before you rely on it.
Approval timing depends on the processor's underwriting. Most complete applications get a decision in a few business days.
Frequently asked questions
Can booth renters each have their own account?
Yes, each renter can apply for their own merchant account so their sales go straight to them.
Can I charge a no-show fee?
You can with a clear policy the client agrees to and a card on file. Keep the policy visible at booking.
Is dual pricing common in salons?
Some salons use it. Others prefer a cash discount or standard pricing. We'll show the numbers for each.
Other industries
Not sure what you're paying, or what you'll need?
Send a recent statement or tell us about the business you're opening. You'll get a plain-English breakdown and options, with no cost or obligation.