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Over 30,000 merchants serviced
$1,000
Rate guarantee — if we can’t beat your current rate, we pay you
1998
Serving local businesses since 1998
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Make Checkout Effortless for Clients
Accept chip cards, tap-to-pay, and mobile wallets with ease—so your clients can pay quickly and get on with their day with payment processing for salons.
Speed up my checkoutPayment solutions
Manage Payments, Tips, and Appointments
Track sales, handle gratuities, and integrate with your booking system to streamline your day-to-day operations.
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Look Professional at Every Touchpoint
From sleek terminals to branded digital receipts, deliver a polished checkout experience that matches your salon’s style.
Salon Processing Pricing Without the Guesswork
Salons process a lot of tips and mid-size tickets, and flat-rate processors quietly take a cut of all of it. VMS prices payment processing for salons on interchange-plus (cost-plus), so you see exactly what the card brands charge and exactly what we add.
Markup from
Our markup over interchange ranges from 0.05% + $0.05 to 0.50% + $0.10 per transaction, set by your volume and setup — not a one-size flat rate.
Interchange passed through
Card-network interchange is passed through exactly as charged — no padding, no “non-qualified” surcharges. The VMS markup is itemized on every statement.
Rate guarantee
Send your most recent processing statement. If we can’t beat your current rate, we pay you $1,000. We have never had to write that check.
Want to stop paying card fees altogether? Many salons use our cash discount program. Or run your numbers in our processing fee calculator.
Clover Apps
All the software you need to customize your business
Payment solutions
Designed for Stylists and Owners Alike
Whether you’re booth renting or managing a full team, our flexible solutions scale to fit your salon’s workflow and business model.
Build my salon setupPayment Processing for Salons That Handles Tips, Renters, and No-Shows
A salon isn’t a retail store. Payments are split between stylists, clients book ahead, and a single no-show costs you an hour of revenue. These are the tools that make salon checkout run itself.
Tips tracked by stylist
Clients tip on screen with preset or custom amounts, and every tip is tied to the right stylist for clean, accurate payouts.
Booth renters, separate money
Each booth renter can have their own merchant account and device, so deposits go straight to them — and you stay out of the money-handling business. Multiple renter accounts at one salon qualify for discounted pricing.
Deposits and no-show fees
Take a deposit at booking or keep a card on file to charge late-cancellation and no-show fees under your posted policy.
Retail product sales
Sell shampoo, styling products, and tools at the same checkout, with inventory that updates as you sell.
Gift cards and memberships
Sell gift cards and set up recurring billing for memberships and service packages — prepaid revenue and loyal clients.
Services set up for you
Our setup team loads your services, prices, stylists, and taxes before your Clover devices ship — plug in and start checking out clients.
POS Customized For Your Salon
Clover Mini
Compact countertop POS with an 8-inch touchscreen and built-in receipt printer.
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How Switching Your Payment Processing for Salons Works
Switching processors shouldn’t cost you a single appointment. Here’s how it works with VMS.
Free cost analysis
Send your latest statement. We compare your current fees with our cost-plus pricing and show the savings in writing.
Approval in 48–72 hours
With a complete application, most salons are approved and have equipment at the door within two to three days.
Ready on arrival
Services, prices, stylists, and taxes are loaded before shipping. Plug in your Clover devices and check out your next client.
Support that never closes
Questions at 8 p.m. on a Friday go to our 24/7 team with full access to your account.
A Processor That Answers When Your Book Is Full
Velocity Merchant Services has serviced more than 30,000 merchants since 1998. Salon owners get cost-plus pricing they can verify, Clover devices that fit a front desk or a stylist’s station, and a 24/7 support team with full access to your account — including Saturdays, your busiest day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. Tipping is built directly into the checkout flow, giving clients a simple and seamless way to reward their stylist. You can set custom percentages, fixed amounts, or leave it open-ended, and the system automatically tracks payouts for each team member. With payment processing for salons, tips are reported in real time, ensuring your staff gets paid accurately while you reduce the headaches of manual calculations.
Yes. Clover connects with leading salon booking apps, so you can manage appointments, client profiles, and payments in one place — including automated reminders and online booking. When paired with salon payment processing, the convenience is doubled—you streamline your calendar while making it easier for clients to pay the moment their appointment ends.
It does. Each stylist or booth renter can log in separately to track their sales, commissions, and client transactions without interfering with the overall salon account. This flexibility supports both team-based and independent stylists. With advanced payment processing for salons, booth renters can process their own payments under your salon’s umbrella system, while still keeping individual reporting clean and organized.
You can accept virtually every type of payment your customers prefer: EMV chip cards, swipes, tap-to-pay (NFC), mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay, and even gift cards. You can also key in payments for recurring memberships or service packages. Adding payment processing for salons that covers all these options means you never turn a client away because of limited payment choices.
Yes. The system can automatically assign sales and services to individual stylists, making it simple to calculate commissions and track performance. Reports are generated instantly, which saves hours of manual bookkeeping. For owners, investing in payment processing for salons that includes commission tracking is a huge time-saver and helps build trust with staff by ensuring pay is always accurate.
With salon schedules often running back-to-back, speed at checkout is essential. Transactions through our POS are typically processed in seconds, meaning clients aren’t stuck waiting at the front desk. Funds are usually deposited into your business account within 1–2 business days,. Choosing reliable payment processing for salons ensures you keep the client experience smooth while maintaining steady cash flow.
Yes. You can easily sell both physical and digital gift cards, as well as set up recurring billing for memberships, packages, or monthly services. This helps boost client loyalty, increase repeat visits, and create predictable revenue streams. Many owners who adopt our salon payment processing solutions use these tools to market seasonal specials and pre-paid bundles, giving them extra cash flow upfront while keeping clients coming back.
Absolutely. Security is one of the biggest concerns for modern business owners. All transactions are encrypted, tokenized, and processed through PCI-compliant platforms. You’ll also benefit from fraud protection tools, user-level access controls, and automatic updates that keep client and payment data secure. For owners, using trusted payment processing for salons means peace of mind that every transaction—whether tips, memberships, or card payments—is safe and compliant with industry standards.
VMS uses interchange-plus (cost-plus) pricing: card-network interchange is passed through at cost, plus a VMS markup from 0.05% + $0.05 to 0.50% + $0.10 per transaction, depending on your volume and setup. Send us your most recent statement — if we can’t beat your current rate, we pay you $1,000.
Yes. Each booth renter can be set up with their own merchant account and device, so their card sales deposit directly into their own bank account. Owners stay out of the money-handling business, and every renter gets their own reporting. Because all the accounts run at one location, salons with multiple renter accounts qualify for discounted pricing — convenient for the owner and affordable for every stylist.
Yes. You can take a deposit when a client books or keep a card on file to charge late-cancellation and no-show fees. Post the policy clearly at booking and at your front desk so clients know it before they commit.
With a complete application, most salons are approved and have equipment at the door within 48–72 hours. Devices arrive pre-programmed with your services, prices, and stylists, so you can switch without missing an appointment.
