Salon & Spa Payment Processing

Booking, Payments & POS — All in One Place

Merchant Solutions Corp provides salon and spa businesses with fully integrated booking software, payment processing, and POS hardware — installed and supported nationwide.

DaySmart Salon for enterprise booking. Clover & Square POS for SMBs. From hair salons and nail salons to skin clinics and independent stylists.

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Everything Your Salon Needs to Book, Pay & Grow

From smart scheduling and automated reminders to integrated payments and powerful marketing — manage your entire beauty business from one platform.

Smart Online Booking

Let clients book 24/7 from your custom booking page. No logins, no third-party links. Clients pick their stylist, service, and time slot — automatically synced to your calendar.

Custom booking page
Walk-in kiosk support
Drag-and-drop waitlist
Color-coded scheduling

Automated Reminders & Two-Way Texting

Reduce no-shows by up to 50% with automated appointment confirmations via text and email. Two-way texting lets you communicate with clients while keeping your personal number private.

SMS & email confirmations
Two-way texting
Last-minute fill notifications
Private number protection

Integrated Payment Processing

Accept credit cards, debit cards, contactless payments, and mobile wallets right from your salon POS. Collect deposits to protect against cancellations and no-shows.

Tap-to-pay & chip
Deposit collection
Digital receipts
Next-day funding

Marketing & Reputation Management

Drive repeat visits with targeted text and email campaigns, automated review requests, and a professional website builder to showcase your services and attract new clients.

Text & email campaigns
Automated review requests
Professional website builder
Special offers & promos

Business Management & Reporting

Track revenue, staff performance, and client trends from intuitive dashboards. Manage commissions, payroll, inventory, and multi-location operations from any device.

Real-time dashboards
Staff scheduling & commissions
Inventory tracking
Multi-location support

Client Management & Loyalty

Build detailed client profiles with service history, preferences, saved cards, and loyalty points. Personalize every visit and turn one-time clients into lifelong regulars.

Client profiles & history
Loyalty program
Saved payment methods
Personalized experiences

Built for Every Beauty Business

Specialized features for hair salons, nail salons, skin clinics, and independent beauty professionals.

Hair Salons

Full-service scheduling, color formulas, stylist management, and rebooking tools designed for busy hair salons and barbershops.

Nail Salons

Walk-in kiosk check-in, waitlist management, color-coded time blocks, and fast checkout for high-volume nail salons.

Skin Clinics & Med Spas

Appointment management, deposit protection, treatment tracking, and reputation management for skin care professionals and aesthetic clinics.

Independent Providers

Booth renters and solo professionals get enterprise-level tools — online booking, client management, payment processing, and marketing — without the enterprise price tag.

Choose the Right Solution for Your Salon

We offer DaySmart Salon as the enterprise booking and management platform, and Clover and Square POS for small-to-midsize beauty businesses. All fully installed and supported.

ENTERPRISE

Enterprise Solution

DaySmart Salon

The premium all-in-one salon management and booking platform trusted by thousands of beauty professionals nationwide.

  • Advanced online booking & scheduling
  • Automated SMS & email reminders
  • Two-way client texting
  • Built-in payment processing with deposits
  • Marketing campaigns & review management
  • Professional website builder
  • Staff management & commissions
  • Inventory & product tracking
  • Multi-location dashboard
  • Client loyalty programs
  • Mobile app for iOS & Android
  • Robust reporting & analytics

Best for: Multi-chair salons, spas, skin clinics, and multi-location beauty brands

POPULAR

SMB Solution

Clover POS

Versatile point-of-sale hardware and software for salons and spas that need powerful in-store payment processing with appointment and employee management.

  • Accept all payment types
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Employee management & shifts
  • Customer engagement tools
  • Inventory management
  • Real-time reporting
  • Gift card programs
  • Online ordering & payments
  • Hardware options: Flex, Mini, Station
  • Third-party app marketplace

Best for: Small to mid-size salons, day spas, and beauty retail shops

SMB Solution

Square POS

Start free with no monthly fees. Square gives independent stylists, booth renters, and small salons a simple way to accept payments and manage their business.

  • Free POS software to start
  • Online booking integration
  • Contactless & mobile payments
  • Client profiles & notes
  • Digital receipts
  • Team management & permissions
  • Sales analytics & reporting
  • E-commerce & gift cards
  • Hardware: Reader, Stand, Terminal, Register
  • No long-term contracts

Best for: Independent stylists, booth renters, pop-up beauty services, and small salons

Why Salons Choose Merchant Solutions Corp

You get the power of DaySmart, Clover, and Square.

Plus dealer-level installation and nationwide support.

Authorized dealer for DaySmart, Clover, and Square
Professional POS installation and configuration
Staff training — on-site or remote
Menu, service, and pricing setup
Payment testing before go-live
Ongoing account management and support
Cash discount and flat-rate pricing options
Nationwide coverage across all 50 states
Elegant salon interior with products and décor
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AI-Powered Automation for Modern Businesses

Modern POS systems are no longer just payment terminals. Today's platforms combine payment processing, artificial intelligence, and automation to help businesses operate more efficiently and deliver better customer experiences.

Merchant Solutions integrates POS technology with AI-driven tools that automate customer communication, order management, and operational workflows.

These AI automations help businesses reduce labor costs, respond faster to customers, and capture more sales opportunities.

AI Phone Ordering

Voice AI can answer incoming calls and take customer orders automatically, sending them directly to the POS system.

This reduces missed calls during busy hours and increases revenue from phone orders.

AI Appointment Scheduling

Businesses such as salons, spas, and service providers can use AI to schedule appointments and confirm bookings automatically.

The AI assistant interacts with customers through phone or chat and updates the POS or scheduling system.

AI Voice Appointment Reservations

Voice AI can handle inbound reservation calls for restaurants, answering availability questions and booking tables in real time.

Customers call, the AI confirms the reservation, and it syncs directly with your POS or booking system — no staff intervention needed.

AI Customer Support

AI assistants can answer common questions about business hours, menu items, or services, reducing the workload for staff.

Customers receive instant responses while employees focus on operations.

AI Order Notifications

Automated messages notify customers when orders are received, prepared, or ready for pickup.

This improves communication and customer satisfaction.

AI Marketing Automation

POS systems collect customer purchase data, which AI tools use to generate targeted promotions and loyalty campaigns.

Businesses can automatically send offers and promotions based on buying behavior.

Upgrade Your POS with AI Automation

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Enterprise Booking Platform

DaySmart Salon — The #1 Salon Booking Software

DaySmart is the premium salon management and booking platform trusted by thousands of beauty professionals. It combines scheduling, payments, marketing, and business management in one powerful cloud-based system.

Online booking & scheduling
Automated SMS reminders
Two-way client texting
Built-in payment processing
Deposit & no-show protection
Email & text marketing
Review & reputation tools
Professional website builder
Staff & commission management
Client loyalty programs
Multi-location dashboard
Mobile app (iOS & Android)

How It Works Together

DaySmart

Handles booking, scheduling, reminders, marketing, and client management

Clover or Square POS

Handles in-store payment processing, checkout, and hardware

Merchant Solutions Corp

Installs, configures, and supports everything nationwide

All three work together seamlessly. We handle the entire integration.

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Free to Start
No Contracts

Perfect for Independent Professionals

Square POS — Launch Your Salon Without the Overhead

Square gives independent stylists, booth renters, and small salons everything they need to accept payments and manage their business — with zero monthly fees to start.

From a simple card reader at your station to a full Square Register at your front desk, Square scales with your business. Accept tap-to-pay, chip, and mobile wallets. Track sales, manage your team, and sell gift cards — all from one platform.

Free POS software — $0/month
Accept all cards & mobile wallets
Online booking integration
Client profiles & service notes
Digital receipts & invoicing
Team management & permissions
Sales analytics & daily reports
Gift cards & loyalty tools
E-commerce & online store
Hardware: Reader, Stand, Terminal, Register

How far can Square take you? Start as a solo booth renter with just a Square Reader and your phone. As your client list grows, upgrade to a Square Terminal for receipts or a full Square Register with a customer-facing display. Open a second location — Square supports multi-site management with no long-term contracts. You grow, Square grows with you.

Built for Growing Salons & Spas

Clover POS — The Powerhouse for Multi-Chair Salons

Clover gives established salons and day spas a full hardware and software ecosystem designed for high-volume, multi-staff operations. From countertop stations to handheld flex devices, Clover handles the busiest days with ease.

With built-in appointment scheduling, employee management, customer engagement tools, and a deep third-party app marketplace, Clover transforms your front desk into a command center for your entire beauty business.

Accept all payment types including NFC
Built-in appointment scheduling
Employee shifts & time tracking
Customer engagement & profiles
Inventory & product management
Real-time sales reporting
Gift card programs
Third-party app marketplace (500+ apps)
Hardware: Flex, Mini, Station Duo
Online ordering & payments

How far can Clover take you? Start with a Clover Mini at checkout and a Clover Flex for stylists to check out clients at the chair. Add the Clover Station Duo with a customer-facing screen for a premium checkout experience. Expand with loyalty programs, gift cards, and automated marketing through the app marketplace. Open new locations — Clover scales effortlessly across multi-site operations, all managed from a single dashboard.

Modern salon interior with stylist and client
Multi-Location Ready
500+ Apps
Dejavoo Xerocharge payment terminal with loyalty rewards screen

Booth Renters & Multi-Chair Operations

Xerocharge Payment Terminals by Dejavoo

For salons and spas with booth renters or multi-chair setups, Xerocharge terminals from Dejavoo offer a unique advantage: user login and Multi-MID operation.

Each stylist or booth renter can log into the same terminal with their own credentials and process payments under their own merchant account. No need for multiple terminals — one device handles it all, keeping costs low and operations simple.

6 Benefits of Dejavoo & Ingenico Terminals for Salons

Multi-MID Support

Each booth renter processes under their own merchant ID on a single shared terminal. Clean accounting, separate deposits, zero confusion.

User Login & Permissions

Individual stylist logins with role-based access. Track sales per operator and maintain accountability across shifts.

Compact & Countertop Ready

Dejavoo and Ingenico terminals are small-footprint devices that fit any front desk or styling station without clutter.

EMV, NFC & Contactless

Accept chip cards, tap-to-pay, Apple Pay, Google Wallet, and Samsung Pay. Fast, secure checkout every time.

Dual Pricing & Cash Discount

Offset processing fees with compliant dual pricing programs. Display both cash and card prices automatically on the terminal.

Reliable & Low Maintenance

Enterprise-grade hardware built for high-volume daily use. No tablets to charge, no apps to update — just plug in and process.

Perfect for booth rental salons: Each renter gets their own MID, their own deposits, and their own reporting — all from one shared Dejavoo or Ingenico terminal at the front desk. No extra hardware costs, no complicated setups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about salon POS systems, booking software, and payment processing.

Ready to Upgrade Your Salon's Tech Stack?

Get DaySmart booking software, Clover or Square POS, fully installed and configured by an authorized dealer.

Merchant Solutions Corp provides nationwide salon POS deployment with hands-on onboarding, staff training, and long-term support for hair salons, nail salons, skin clinics, and independent beauty professionals.

Merchant Solutions Corp is an authorized dealer for DaySmart Salon, Clover POS, and Square POS, providing salon and spa businesses with booking software, payment processing, POS hardware, professional installation, staff training, and ongoing support across all 50 U.S. states. Serving hair salons, nail salons, skin clinics, med spas, barbershops, and independent beauty professionals.

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Best POS Systems for Salons & Spas

Compare salon POS systems with booking, commission, and loyalty features.

FeatureDaySmart + CloverSquare Appointments
Online BookingYesYes
Commission TrackingYesNo
Automated RemindersYesYes
Membership BillingYesLimited
Product InventoryYesYes
Client ProfilesAdvancedBasic
Free HardwareYes (MSC program)No
Best ForFull-service salonsSolo stylists
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Frequently Asked Questions about Salon & Spa POS System

What POS system is best for salons and spas?

Clover Mini with the Booker or Vagaro integration is the most popular salon POS in our portfolio. It handles appointment booking, staff commissions, service & retail inventory, and tip pooling. Square Appointments is also widely deployed for solo stylists and small spas.

Can I process tips and split tip pools at the salon POS?

Yes. All MSC salon POS configurations support pre-tax tip prompts, percentage-based tip splits, tip pooling by service category, and per-stylist commission reports. Tips can be deposited next-day directly to staff bank accounts via integrated payroll.

Do you integrate with booking platforms like Vagaro, Booker, or Mindbody?

Yes. Clover natively integrates with Booker (Mindbody), Vagaro, Schedulicity, and SalonBiz. Square integrates with its own Square Appointments. We help configure the integration during onboarding so service times, deposits, and SMS reminders flow into one dashboard.

How much does payment processing cost for a salon?

MSC salon merchants pay 0.25%-0.40% above interchange on standard plans. Dual-pricing salons pay $0 in card fees. We typically save salons 30%-40% off Square's default 2.6% + $0.10 rate when they switch.

Can I accept membership and recurring service fees?

Yes. Our gateway supports automated monthly memberships, package billing, and stored cards with PCI-tokenized vaulting. Ideal for salons running unlimited blow-out memberships, monthly facials, or wellness packages.