Salonist has launched Digital Wallet, a simple way for salons and spas to accept prepaid credit from clients and let them pay for future visits from their wallet balance. Clients get faster checkouts, and salons get money in the bank before the appointment even starts.
Prepaid credit has always made sense for regular clients. The problem has been tracking it. Paper cards get lost, spreadsheets fall out of date, and nobody is quite sure what a client has left. Digital Wallet keeps every balance inside Salonist, linked to the client’s profile.
What Digital Wallet Does
Prepaid Credit for Every Client
Clients can add money to their wallet and use it for services and retail on future visits. Balances sit in the client’s profile, so your team can see them instantly at checkout.
Faster, Simpler Checkout
When a client with wallet credit finishes their appointment, the payment comes straight from their balance. There’s no card to tap and no change to count, which keeps the front desk moving on busy days.
Clear Records of Every Top-Up and Redemption
Each top-up and each payment from the wallet is recorded with a date, so balances are always accurate and easy to reconcile. That matters for your accounts too. In markets like the UAE, for example, VAT on prepaid payments can be due when the money is received, which we cover in our guide to VAT for salons in the UAE.
Connected to the Rest of Salonist
Digital Wallet works alongside your bookings, point of sale and reports, so wallet sales show up in the same place as the rest of your revenue. Learn more on the Salonist digital e-wallet page.
Why Prepaid Payments Help Salons Grow
Better cash flow. Money arrives before the service, which helps with stock, wages and slow months.
More repeat visits. A client with credit already in their wallet has a ready reason to book again, and is less likely to try the salon down the road.
Fewer no-shows. Clients who have prepaid are more committed to the appointments they book.
Easy loyalty rewards. Salons can reward top-ups with a small bonus, which often costs less than a general discount. For ideas and pitfalls, read our full guide to prepaid salon wallets.
Ideas for Using Digital Wallet in Your Salon
- Offer a top-up at checkout. The best moment is right after a great appointment, when the client is happy with the result.
- Reward regulars. Add a small bonus for larger top-ups, such as extra credit on a higher amount.
- Promote it for seasonal treats. Encourage clients to load credit before busy periods like weddings, holidays or festive seasons.
- Track the results. Watch rebooking and visit frequency for wallet users. Our list of salon KPIs to track weekly shows which numbers matter.
Built for Every Beauty and Wellness Business
Digital Wallet is available for businesses across the Salonist platform, including hair salons, spas, nail salons and barbershops.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Salonist Digital Wallet?
Digital Wallet is a Salonist feature that lets clients add prepaid credit and use their balance to pay for future salon services and products, with every top-up and payment recorded in their client profile.
How does a digital wallet help my salon?
It brings in money before the appointment, which improves cash flow, gives clients a reason to return, and makes checkout faster because payments come straight from the wallet balance.
Can I see each client’s wallet balance?
Yes. Wallet balances, top-ups and redemptions are stored in each client’s Salonist profile, so your team can check them at any time, including at checkout.
Who can use Digital Wallet?
Digital Wallet is available to salons, spas, nail salons, barbershops and other beauty and wellness businesses using Salonist.
Get Started With Digital Wallet
Digital Wallet is available now for Salonist businesses. New to Salonist? Start your free trial or explore our plans to see how Salonist’s salon management software fits your business. For more product news, visit the Salonist blog.
