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What if a customer's card declines on the day?

Pre-hold funds catches card issues 72 hours early.

Sound Familiar?

You've finished the groom, the dog looks beautiful, and then the customer's card declines. Now you've got an awkward situation—the service is done, the customer is embarrassed, and you might not get paid.

The Petboost Solution

How Petboost helps

Petboost's pre-hold funds feature validates and holds the appointment amount on the customer's card 72 hours before their appointment, catching card issues before service day.

Learn more about Pre-Hold Funds

Card validated 72 hours before appointment

Funds held (not charged) to confirm availability

Customer notified automatically if card fails

Time to resolve issues before appointment day

No awkward post-service payment problems

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