Overview
ScubaDiverLink uses Stripe to process all diver payments. Funds flow directly to your bank account — ScubaDiverLink does not hold money on your behalf. You need a Standard or Premium subscription and a connected Stripe account to accept bookings.
Connecting Your Stripe Account
- Go to Business Settings → Payments in your account.
- Click Connect with Stripe. You will be redirected to Stripe's secure onboarding.
- Complete the form: business name and type, tax/registration number, bank account details for payouts, and government-issued photo ID.
- Submit. Stripe approves most accounts within a few minutes. Once approved you are redirected back to ScubaDiverLink and payouts are enabled automatically.
How Payouts Work
- Stripe sends payouts to your bank within 2 business days of each confirmed booking.
- ScubaDiverLink deducts an 8% platform fee before payout.
- You can view payout history directly in your Stripe dashboard.
Setting Your Deposit Policy
- Go to Business Settings → Booking Policy.
- Choose Full payment at booking (simplest) — diver pays 100% upfront.
- Or choose Deposit + balance: set the deposit percentage and the number of days before departure the full balance is due.
- The platform automatically sends payment reminders and a payment link to the diver before the balance deadline.
Setting Your Refund Policy
Go to Business Settings → Refund Policy. Choose a preset (Flexible, Moderate, Strict) or build a custom policy with your own thresholds. Refunds are processed automatically by Stripe to the diver's original payment method.