Payments for
Catering & Event Rentals
Weddings, parties, and big-ticket events run on deposits, balances, and delivery dates — not a checkout line. ZeroG connects compliant, competitively priced payment acceptance to the event or rental software you already use, so you collect deposits, run payment plans, and — where your state allows — keep more of every booking.
A vertical most processors leave underserved
Caterers and event-rental companies run on proposals, deposits, delivery schedules, and a final balance that often lands weeks after the first handshake. The software built for this world handles all of that well — but the companies behind it are famously protective of the payments piece, frequently locking you into their rates or leaving you without a real choice.
Because ZeroG is platform-agnostic, we’ve found a way around that. We connect compliant, competitively priced payment acceptance underneath the system you already run — through a secure payment gateway or a direct setup — without touching your workflow. It’s a vertical we serve well, with client references to back it up.
Slip Payments Under The System You Already Run
A secure payment gateway connects card acceptance to your event or rental platform — so you keep the software you know and gain the processing you actually want.
Developer-friendly connections. Accept payments through the software, checkout page, or app you already use — no rip-and-replace.
Tokenized card-on-file. Card data is replaced with secure tokens, protecting clients and reducing your PCI scope.
Clear reporting. Settlements, deposits, voids, and returns all in one place.
Automatic card updates. Stored cards that expire can be refreshed behind the scenes, cutting declines on balances and plans, where supported.
Deposits, Balances & Payment Plans — Handled
The way events actually get paid for: a little now, the rest later — all without chasing anyone down.
Collect a deposit at booking and lock the date without friction.
Email a secure payment link or hosted page for the balance — the client pays from their phone.
Scheduled and recurring payments for wedding and event payment plans, where supported.
Card on file for the final charge, plus pre-authorized damage or rental holds where the platform allows.
Five-figure weddings and large event orders mean serious processing fees — and being locked into a software vendor’s payment rates costs you real money. Where your state permits, ZeroG’s compliant cost-saving programs can lower what you pay, and qualifying corporate or B2B invoices may benefit from interchange optimization to reduce costs further.
We’ll model the numbers on your real volume before you commit, and enable a program only where it’s allowed and makes sense for you.
Cost-saving program availability and eligibility vary by state, card type, and platform. Interchange optimization applies only to transactions that qualify. Programs are enabled only where permitted.
Built For How Events Get Paid For
Gateway Under Your Software
Connect payment acceptance to the event or rental platform you already run.
Deposits & Balances
Take a deposit at booking and collect the balance closer to the date.
Payment Plans
Scheduled and recurring payments for weddings and large events, where supported.
Pay-By-Link
Email a secure link or hosted page so clients pay from anywhere.
Tokenized Card-On-File
Secure tokens protect stored cards and help shrink your PCI scope.
Cost-Saving Programs
Compliant programs, where your state permits, to lower what cards cost you.
Catering, Rentals & Everything Around The Event
If your business helps make the day happen, we can help you get paid for it.
Trusted By Real Event Pros
“ZeroG saved us real money and made payments simpler — without touching the way we run events. Highly recommend.”
— Owner, event planning company — Sonoma, California
References gladly provided on request.
Common Questions
Do I have to switch off my current event or rental software?
No. That’s the whole point. ZeroG connects payment acceptance underneath the platform you already use through a secure gateway, so you keep every proposal, contract, and delivery-scheduling feature you rely on.
What is a payment gateway, and why does it matter here?
A gateway is a secure layer that connects card acceptance to your software. It’s how we get you better, compliant processing even when the software vendor is protective of its own payments — without changing how you work.
Can clients pay a deposit now and the balance later?
Yes. Take a deposit at booking to lock the date, then send a secure payment link or set up a scheduled payment for the balance closer to the event.
Can I set up wedding and event payment plans?
Yes. Scheduled and recurring payments with a card on file let clients pay over time, where the platform supports it.
How much can I save?
It depends on your volume, average booking size, card mix, and state rules. Where permitted, compliant cost-saving programs plus interchange optimization on qualifying B2B invoices can lower your costs. A ZeroG specialist will model your real numbers first.
Is it secure?
Card data is protected with tokenization and a PCI-conscious setup, whether a client pays in person, over the phone, or through a link — which also helps reduce your compliance scope.
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Tell us what you run your bookings on today and a ZeroG specialist will show you how payments can sit underneath it — and where you can save, on your real numbers.