Take card payments with $0 fees

Payments through Venue are now easier! ‍

Here's how it works

1. When you're ready to get paid, navigate to your "Request" > "Payment" tab to enter how much your client owes.

1. We'll do the math for you. Deposits are automatically deducted and we can also add taxes (if you charge them).

1. Within seconds, your client gets a payment link via SMS + email. They can add a tip and choose their preferred payment method from all the methods you accept. Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and financing options like Affirm are now available for your clients.

Not convinced?

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Here's why you should take payments with Venue

1. Get paid more. 83% of appointments receive tips when paid on Venue.
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2. No more calculators. We automatically deduct deposits and add taxes (if you charge them)
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3. Keep more of your money. Your clients cover the service fee by default, so it doesn't come out of what you charge.
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4. No terminal required. No need to pay for a terminal or monthly subscriptions. It's like magic.
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5. Add your favourite ways to get paid. Include your Venmo, Zelle, or Cash tag and clients can choose their most convenient option. Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and financing options like Affirm are on by default.
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6. Support a platform for built by artists, for artists
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7. Your support keeps us focused on making improvements designed for your needs.

Common questions about Payments

I take Venmo, Zelle, or Cash App. Can I include them in my payment link to clients?

Yes! If you like taking payments via Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, and even Interac e-transfer, you can add your details "Profile" > "Payments" > "Payment methods" and your clients can choose from card and your other payment methods.

‍Do artists pay any fees?

Not by default. Venue charges a service fee: 10% on the free Solo plan, or 5% on Solo Pro at $50/month. It is the same for every payment method, and your client pays it by default, so it is included in their total.

Can I pay the service fee instead?

Yes. You can charge the service fee to your client, cover it yourself, or split it evenly. Your client pays by default.‍

We're a studio, can our artists use payments too?

Yes! As long as the studio allows artists to take payments themselves, you can get started right away. If your shop accepts payments first and then pays out artists later, we're working on a solution to reduce your admin. Email calvin@venue.ink to get access.

‍Will I get my money paid out right away?

When clients choose to pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or a financing solution, your money will arrive in your bank account within 1 to 2 business days. We're working with our partners at Stripe to further speed up payouts for all artists. We're also working on an optional feature for artists in US and Canada to get paid out instantly for a small fee.

If my client no showed, does Payments let me charge their card?

‍Not yet! You'll keep any deposit they sent you in advance. The new Payments feature lets you charge their card for the remainder of the tattoo, but still requires the client to choose a tip and authorize their card to pay. We're working on way to give artists a way to charge a client's card for cancellations or no shows.

How do I get paid if my client uses Affirm, Klarna, or AfterPay?

‍You get paid the full amount immediately! Affirm, Klarna, and AfterPay manage the instalments with your clients separately. It's a win-win for everyone!

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Try it out and let us know what you think! We'll continue to improve it based on your feedback for us. Happy new year and as always, DM us on Instagram if you have questions!