Allow to override the initial down payment on a per reservation basis.
When manually creating a reservation, add ability to specify a different down payment then the default. The use case is to use when making a longer than usual reservation and offering the repeat guest a lower initial down payment....such as offering 20% and the rest 80% 50 days before check-in.
Alex F
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Jeff Stone
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Having the ability to adjust the initial down payment on a per reservation basis would allow managers flexibility when handling exception reservations without changing the default rule for future reservations. Other possible uses for adjusting the down payment are:
*High‑risk or uncertain bookings where a larger upfront commitment is appropriate
*Long‑term stays where the standard percentage doesn’t align with the total cost
*Owner‑specific requirements for certain units
*Last‑minute reservations where collecting the full amount upfront is preferred
*Manually adjusted or negotiated stays where the deposit should match the custom pricing
*Avoiding workarounds like editing global settings or collecting payments outside the systemHaving a simple “Override initial down payment” option inside the reservation — allowing entry of a custom amount or percentage — would make the workflow much cleaner and more aligned with real‑world booking scenarios.
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Amy commented
This is key, as for certain long term clients this would really help in terms of allowing them different payment terms. We also have an increased deposit for corporate clients and currently have to send manual invoices