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How to take a deposit online

Updated 2026-07-02

To take a deposit online, set a deposit as the amount charged at sign-up and collect the balance later. Jupiter Signup holds the spot once the deposit is paid through your Stripe account, which is ideal for camps, programs, and big-ticket sessions.

Do it now, describe your sign-up and edit by chat A summer camp at $275 per week with a $50 deposit to hold a spot and the balance due before the session, 20 campers per week, collecting camper name, age, and allergies.

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Steps

1. 1 Describe the fee and the deposit Tell the builder the full price and the deposit, for example "$275 per week, $50 deposit to hold a spot".
2. 2 Hold the spot on the deposit The sign-up is confirmed and the spot held when the deposit is paid on Stripe; the balance is due later, on the terms you set.
3. 3 Collect the balance Track who still owes in the results view and collect the remainder before the start date.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the deposit go?

Straight into your own Stripe account, like any other charge. Jupiter Signup takes a flat 2%.

Can I take the full amount instead?

Yes. A deposit is optional per option; you can charge the full fee at sign-up wherever you prefer.

What does Jupiter Signup cost?

There is no monthly plan. It takes a flat 2% of what you collect, on top of Stripe's normal processing fee. A sign-up that does not charge is free.

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