Deposits & layaway

Overview

For high-value jewelry purchases, many customers prefer to pay a deposit upfront and pay the balance later. Katura supports deposit-based purchasing workflows.

How deposits work

1. Customer selects a product and chooses Pay Deposit at checkout
2. A configurable deposit amount (e.g., 20% or 50%) is charged via Stripe
3. The order is created with "Deposit Paid" status
4. When the item is ready, the customer is invoiced for the remaining balance
5. Once the balance is paid, the order moves to fulfillment

Layaway plans

For customers who need more time, layaway breaks the total into scheduled payments:

• Initial deposit
• Monthly installments over a configurable period
• Item ships after the final payment