{"id":4072,"date":"2025-07-10T10:40:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T10:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/es.theweddingcarhirepeople.com\/?page_id=4072"},"modified":"2025-09-25T16:09:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T16:09:58","slug":"customer-payment-options-booking-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/es.theweddingcarhirepeople.com\/en\/customer-payment-options-booking-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Customer Payment Options &amp; Booking Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- TWCHP \u2014 Payments & Booking (Flagship v2 + icons + Stripe theming, 60-day link-based balance) -->\n<section id=\"twchp-payments\" class=\"twc-wrap\" aria-label=\"Customer Payment Options &#038; Booking Process\">\n\n  <!-- SVG icon sprite (one per page) -->\n  <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"display:none\">\n    <symbol id=\"i-doc\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8l-6-6Z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M14 2v6h6\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M8 13h8M8 17h8M8 9h4\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/symbol>\n    <symbol id=\"i-sliders\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 5h6M14 5h6M9 5v14M4 19h10M18 19h2M15 19v-6\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/symbol>\n    <symbol id=\"i-check-heart\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 21s-6-4.35-8.4-7.13C1 11.07 2.1 7.5 5.2 6.6c1.64-.48 3.3.1 4.3 1.33C10.5 6.7 12.2 6.1 13.8 6.6c3.1.9 4.2 4.47 1.6 7.27C13.9 16.65 12 18 12 18\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"m15.5 10.5-2.2 2.2-.8-.8\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/symbol>\n    <symbol id=\"i-lock\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"4\" y=\"10\" width=\"16\" height=\"10\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M8 10V7a4 4 0 0 1 8 0v3\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"15\" r=\"1\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/symbol>\n    <symbol id=\"i-card\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M3 9h18M7 14h4\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/symbol>\n    <symbol id=\"i-calendar\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"17\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M8 2v4M16 2v4M3 10h18\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/symbol>\n    <symbol id=\"i-bank\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 10h18L12 4 3 10Z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M4 20h16M6 10v7M10 10v7M14 10v7M18 10v7\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/symbol>\n    <symbol id=\"i-file-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8l-6-6Z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M14 2v6h6\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"m8 15 2 2 4-4\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/symbol>\n    <symbol id=\"i-badge\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"7\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M8.5 12.5 11 15l4.5-5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/symbol>\n    <symbol id=\"i-headset\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><rect x=\"3\" y=\"12\" width=\"5\" height=\"7\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><rect x=\"16\" y=\"12\" width=\"5\" height=\"7\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M8 19c1.5 1 3.5 1 5 0\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><\/symbol>\n    <symbol id=\"i-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M10 14a5 5 0 0 0 7 0l2-2a5 5 0 1 0-7-7l-1 1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M14 10a5 5 0 0 0-7 0l-2 2a5 5 0 1 0 7 7l1-1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/symbol>\n  <\/svg>\n\n  <!-- HERO -->\n  <header class=\"hero\">\n    <h1>Customer Payment Options &#038; Booking Process<\/h1>\n    <p class=\"lead\">\n      Booking your wedding transport with The Wedding Car Hire People is safe, secure, and straightforward.\n      We partner with trusted vehicle owners nationwide. Some accept payments via Stripe; others take\n      payment directly by bank transfer. Both are clearly explained at checkout.\n    <\/p>\n    <div class=\"chips\">\n      <span class=\"chip\">\u2713 Secure payments<\/span>\n      <span class=\"chip\">\u2605 Verified suppliers<\/span>\n      <span class=\"chip\">Blue-chip booking experience<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"cta-row\">\n      <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"\/quote\/\">Start your quote<\/a>\n      <a class=\"btn btn-dark\" href=\"\/customer-faqs\/\">Read FAQs<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/header>\n\n  <!-- HOW IT WORKS -->\n  <section class=\"process\" aria-label=\"How it works\">\n    <h2>How it works<\/h2>\n    <ol class=\"steps\">\n      <li class=\"card\">\n        <span class=\"ic\"><svg><use href=\"#i-doc\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <strong>Submit your details<\/strong>\n        <span>Tell us the date, locations, timing, and vehicle preferences.<\/span>\n      <\/li>\n      <li class=\"card\">\n        <span class=\"ic\"><svg><use href=\"#i-sliders\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <strong>Compare options<\/strong>\n        <span>Receive prices and availability from verified owners.<\/span>\n      <\/li>\n      <li class=\"card\">\n        <span class=\"ic\"><svg><use href=\"#i-check-heart\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <strong>Reserve your favourite<\/strong>\n        <span>Secure instantly with a small upfront payment.<\/span>\n      <\/li>\n      <li class=\"card\">\n        <span class=\"ic\"><svg><use href=\"#i-lock\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <strong>We lock in the supplier<\/strong>\n        <span>You receive booking confirmation and direct contact details.<\/span>\n      <\/li>\n      <li class=\"card\">\n        <span class=\"ic\"><svg><use href=\"#i-link\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <strong>Pay the balance 60 days before<\/strong>\n        <span>Stripe suppliers: pay by secure card link. Direct-pay: bank transfer to the supplier.<\/span>\n      <\/li>\n    <\/ol>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- PAYMENT TYPES -->\n  <section class=\"payment-types\" aria-label=\"Payment types\">\n    <h2>Payment types<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"sub\">You\u2019ll see one of the following at checkout depending on the supplier you choose.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"type-grid\">\n      <!-- Stripe -->\n      <article class=\"card type stripe\">\n        <div class=\"type-badge\"><span class=\"logo-badge stripe-logo\" aria-label=\"Stripe\">stripe<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type-head\">\n          <span class=\"ic large stripe-ic\"><svg><use href=\"#i-card\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          <h3>\u2714 Stripe-connected supplier<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n        <p>Your payment is handled securely via Stripe.<\/p>\n        <ul class=\"bullets\">\n          <li>Pay a small <strong>reservation fee<\/strong> today (includes the deposit).<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Balance due 60 days before<\/strong> via a <strong>secure card payment link<\/strong> we email to you.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p class=\"muted\">You can pay early any time using the link. We\u2019ll send polite reminders before the due date.<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <!-- Direct pay -->\n      <article class=\"card type direct\">\n        <div class=\"type-badge alt\"><span class=\"logo-badge bank-logo\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg><use href=\"#i-bank\"\/><\/svg><\/span> Direct payment<\/div>\n        <div class=\"type-head\">\n          <span class=\"ic large direct-ic\"><svg><use href=\"#i-bank\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          <h3>\u2714 Direct-pay supplier<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n        <p>If your chosen supplier doesn\u2019t use Stripe:<\/p>\n        <ul class=\"bullets\">\n          <li>Pay a small <strong>platform fee<\/strong> to us today (non-refundable).<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Balance due 60 days before<\/strong> by <strong>bank transfer<\/strong> directly to the supplier (they\u2019ll invoice and share details).<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p class=\"muted\">Your supplier confirms receipt of funds and we\u2019re here if you need help.<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- FINAL BALANCE -->\n  <section class=\"final-balance\" aria-label=\"When is the final balance due?\">\n    <h2>When is the final balance due?<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"balance-grid\">\n      <article class=\"card balance\">\n        <div class=\"balance-head\">\n          <span class=\"ic\"><svg><use href=\"#i-calendar\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          <h4>Stripe-connected suppliers<\/h4>\n        <\/div>\n        <p><strong>60 days before<\/strong> your wedding, we email a <strong>secure payment link<\/strong>. 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