ENHANCED PAYMENT FLEXIBILITY

October 2024

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Different booking channels often require different payment options. For example, you may want customers booking online to pay by card, while telephone bookings can still be paid by cash or charged to an account.



The Betelgeuse release introduces Enhanced Payment Flexibility, giving operators greater control over how payment methods are managed across different parts of the Echo platform.

Configure different payment methods across booking channels with Echo's Enhanced Payment Flexibility, giving operators greater control over customer payments.

The new functionality allows you to:


  • Configure different default payment methods for front-end and desktop bookings
  • Exclude cash as a payment option for selected front-end customer accounts
  • Tailor payment options to suit different booking channels
  • Reduce manual payment changes during the booking process



By allowing payment methods to be configured independently, Echo helps create a smoother booking experience for both customers and controllers while supporting different operational requirements.



Whether you're managing taxi services, chauffeur operations, airport transfers or patient transport, Enhanced Payment Flexibility provides greater control over how payments are handled throughout your business.

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