Set a deposit policy that protects your bookings
Use this worksheet to test deposit percentages, add a minimum floor, and decide what should be collected at booking.
Automate deposits in InflateMateSuggested deposit
$127.50
Effective deposit rate
30%
Remaining balance
$297.50
Use this as your default booking deposit, then let InflateMate collect it automatically and charge the remaining balance later.
Typical deposit band
Common minimum floor
Use case
Reduce no-shows
A clear deposit policy makes customers commit and keeps your calendar from filling with weak leads.
Protect cash flow
Collect enough up front to cover admin time, payment fees, and the cost of reserving inventory.
Standardize your workflow
Give your team one repeatable policy, then automate the deposit and remaining balance inside InflateMate.
FAQs
What deposit percentage should a bounce house company charge?
Most operators start between 20% and 50% depending on how far out the event is, how custom the setup is, and how often cancellations happen in their market.
Should I use a flat dollar minimum deposit?
Usually, yes. A minimum deposit floor helps smaller weekday orders still cover admin time, card fees, and the risk of holding inventory for a customer who may cancel.
Can InflateMate automate deposits and balance collection?
Yes. Use this calculator to choose a policy, then collect the deposit automatically inside InflateMate and schedule the remaining balance later in the workflow.
Automate deposits in InflateMate
Collect the deposit now and schedule the remaining balance later in the booking flow.