Looking for a simple way to accept credit card payments for your sports or community bookings? Bookteq is the UK’s leading venue booking software for halls, rooms and spaces, giving your clients an easy way to pay online while helping you reduce admin and improve cash collection.
Our platform combines self-service (online booking where customers can book and manage their own sessions 24/7), online payments, invoicing and reporting in one place
Bookteq integrates secure online payments powered by Stripe so you can accept both credit card payments and debit card payments from your clients. In addition, clients can pay using Apple Pay and Google Pay where supported by their device.
Bookteq is more than just an online payment layer. It is a complete booking and venue management system for sports and community facilities.
Many venues move from ad-hoc transfers and cash to online payment portals to support a consistent, professional experience.
Bookteq integrates secure online payments powered by Stripe so you can accept both credit card payments and debit card payments from your clients. In addition, clients can pay using Apple Pay and Google Pay where supported by their device.
By moving bookings and payments online, venues using Bookteq have seen stronger cash flow and reduced debtor lists, as shown in our council and club case studies.
Smooth checkout for one-off bookings
When a client books a hall, court or pitch through your online booking widget, they can:
You can configure whether payment is taken immediately at checkout or only after a booking has been reviewed and approved by your team. This allows you to keep control of usage while still encouraging a pay-before-play culture.
For schools, councils and clubs that work with block bookings or long-term hirers, Bookteq supports invoice payment online as part of your normal process:
You can also offer payment plans for suitable bookings, with weekly, monthly or quarterly schedules to spread costs while keeping income predictable.
Clients can log into a dedicated customer portal to:
For venues that want a branded front end where clients can see what they owe and pay in their own time, Bookteq effectively works as a Stripe-backed payment portal.
Bookteq is more than just an online payment layer. It is a complete booking and venue management system for sports and community facilities. Card payments are fully integrated with:
Because payments, bookings and reporting live in one system, your staff spend less time reconciling spreadsheets, chasing late payments or checking multiple tools.
Many venues move from ad-hoc transfers and cash to online payment portals to support a consistent, professional experience. With Bookteq, you get:
Councils and clubs using Bookteq have reported significant reductions in outstanding debt and improved repeat bookings once they adopted more online payments.
If you choose Bookteq to manage credit card payments and bookings, you can expect a straightforward setup and clear processes.
Bookteq is built for organisations across the United Kingdom that manage sports and community facilities. Whether you are a school, multi-academy trust, local authority, community centre or sports club, our platform helps you standardise bookings and payments across all your halls, rooms and spaces.
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Our software is designed specifically around UK venues and council requirements, including support for VAT-related reporting and multi-site management.
Clients booking your facilities online can pay at checkout using credit card payments, debit card payments, Apple Pay or Google Pay via our secure Stripe integration. You can decide whether payment is taken immediately or only after booking approval.
Yes. For block bookings or long-term agreements, invoices can be generated automatically from your confirmed bookings. Clients receive a clear invoice and a secure link so they can pay invoices online using their card or supported digital wallet.
Yes. Bookteq supports both debit card payments and credit card payments via Stripe, along with Apple Pay and Google Pay where available. For clients who prefer alternatives, BACS (bank transfer) is supported via invoicing, and cash and cheque can be recorded where your organisation still uses them.
Yes. Bookteq is widely used by UK councils managing parks, sports centres and other venues. Our multi-site tools allow you to manage bookings, credit card payments and reporting across many locations from a central workspace.
When clients can make invoice payment online quickly through links and portals, it removes friction and encourages faster payment. Combined with clear reporting and, where chosen, managed debtor-chasing from Bookteq, venues have seen significant reductions in outstanding balances.
Yes. All card payments are processed through Stripe, a leading global payment provider. This means card details are handled securely while you retain full visibility of transactions, payouts and booking histories.
Yes. Bookteq is designed for non-technical teams. We provide an easy-to-use booking widget, admin tools and a client-facing customer portal so you can offer online payment portals without needing to build your own system.
Yes. Bookteq includes financial dashboards and exportable reports that support VAT assessments, revenue tracking and comparisons over time. These tools help UK venues and councils manage compliance and financial planning.
If you are ready to reduce admin, improve cash collection and give your clients a better experience, Bookteq can help you bring bookings, invoicing and credit card payments together in one system. Email sales@bookteq.com to arrange a conversation about how Bookteq can support your halls, rooms, courts and pitches.
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