Scaler Technologies_
    [01]_SCALER PAY
    SALONS & SPAS

    The Average Hair Salon Hands $8,400 a Year to Visa and Mastercard. Scaler Pay Ends That in 3 Business Days.

    Most salons process $15,000–$40,000/month in card payments. At 2.6% + $0.10 per swipe, that's $400–$1,100 gone every month — before rent, product, or payroll. Scaler Pay's cash discount program brings your processing cost to zero. Funds settle the next business day.

    Free rate check

    Get set up in 3 business days.

    Tell us about your business — we'll call you with rates and answer any questions. No commitment required.

    [02]_HOW IT WORKS

    Live in 3 business days.

    01

    Apply

    Fill out the 2-minute form with your business name, type, and estimated monthly card volume. No commitment required.

    02

    Review

    We call you within one business day to confirm your rates and walk through any questions about the program.

    03

    Go Live

    Your terminal ships pre-configured. Most salons are processing with zero fees within 3 business days of approval.

    [03]_BOOTH RENTAL

    Booth Rental or Employed Stylists? How Scaler Pay Works for Each.

    • 01If you employ your stylists: you set up one program for the whole salon. One terminal, one monthly fee, zero processing cost on every transaction.
    • 02If you run a booth rental salon: each renter is an independent contractor — they each need their own merchant account. Scaler Pay offers a discounted per-renter setup for booth rental salons. Every renter gets their own program at a reduced rate.
    [04]_TIPS & GRATUITY

    Tips, Gratuity, and the Cash Discount Price — Exactly How It Works.

    The terminal shows the card price (which includes the service fee). The tip prompt is calculated on that price. Your clients see the card price, tap to confirm, then add a tip. Nothing unusual about the flow.

    SAMPLE TERMINAL SCREEN
    Services$85.00
    Cash Discount Adjustment+$2.55
    Card Price Total$87.55
    ADD TIP?
    18%
    20%
    25%

    Tip percentages are calculated on the card price total. The service fee is already included.

    [05]_CLIENT COMMUNICATION

    What to Say When a Client Asks About the Price Difference.

    ONE-SENTENCE SCRIPT

    "We offer a small discount for cash payments — it's the same way gas stations price it. Card payments include a service fee that covers the processing cost."

    Most clients accept this explanation immediately and move on. Clear signage at the entry and register handles the question before it's asked. Scaler Pay provides compliant signage with your terminal package.

    [06]_THE MATH

    What Your Salon Is Actually Losing Right Now.

    EXAMPLE CALCULATION
    30 clients/day × $45 average ticket$1,350/day
    At 2.8% processing fee$37.80/day
    Monthly processing cost$1,134/mo
    Annual processing cost$13,608/yr
    With Scaler Pay$0
    [07]_FAQ

    Questions, answered.

    Yes. Each booth renter is an independent contractor and needs their own merchant account. Scaler Pay offers a discounted per-renter setup for booth rental salons — each renter gets their own program at a reduced rate, separate from the salon owner's account.

    The tip is calculated on the card price, which already includes the service fee. The client confirms the card price, then adds a tip on top. The tip amount itself is not subject to an additional separate charge — it's part of the card transaction total.

    Cash discount programs apply to all card transactions, including debit cards. The service fee is disclosed at the terminal regardless of card type. Clients who prefer to avoid the fee can pay with cash or a check.

    Most salons see minimal pushback when the program is disclosed clearly. The key is upfront communication — a sign at the entry and one at the register, plus a one-sentence explanation if a client asks. Scaler Pay provides compliant signage with your terminal package.

    Scaler Pay terminals work alongside most booking platforms including Vagaro, Fresha, GlossGenius, Square Appointments, and Boulevard. The terminal handles the payment step; your booking system stays exactly as it is.

    One sentence covers it: 'We offer a small discount for cash payments — it's the same way gas stations price it. Card payments include a service fee that covers the processing cost.' Most clients accept this immediately and move on.

    In most cases, yes. The terminal needs to support cash discount configuration and the point-of-sale disclosure required by card network rules. Scaler Pay terminals ship pre-configured — most salons are processing within 3 business days of approval.

    Surcharging adds a fee on top of the listed price for card users and is prohibited in some states (CT, MA, ME). Cash discounting starts from a higher base price and offers a reduction for cash payers — it's legal in all 50 states. For salons, cash discounting is the simpler and more broadly compliant approach.
    [08]_APPLY

    Stop Paying to Run Your Salon.

    Apply in 2 minutes — we'll call you within one business day with your rates and setup details. Learn more about Scaler Pay.

    Free rate check

    Get set up in 3 business days.

    Tell us about your business — we'll call you with rates and answer any questions. No commitment required.

    Payment processing services provided through licensed processing partners. Approval subject to review. Cash discount programs are permitted in all 50 states when disclosed at point of sale.