The challenge: payments in a multi-club platform
bookaball connects players and multiple clubs. When a player makes a payment, that money needs to be correctly distributed between different parties.
Instead of handling this manually, bookaball uses a structured payment setup that automatically manages these flows.
The setup: bookaball as a platform
bookaball acts as the central payment layer between players and clubs. Players pay through trusted methods like cards, iDEAL/Wero, or Apple Pay, while clubs receive their earnings through their own dedicated account.
Each club has a separate account within Adyen. This ensures that funds are clearly separated, transparent, and easy to manage.
What happens when you book a court?
When you book a court, the payment process happens in a few simple steps.
First, you complete your payment using your preferred method. Adyen then securely processes the transaction. At that moment, the payment is automatically split between the club and bookaball.
The club’s share is reserved for payout, while bookaball receives its platform fee. From there, payouts are handled automatically based on a set schedule.
Smart splitting: built for marketplaces
A key part of the setup is automatic payment splitting. Instead of moving money manually, the split is defined upfront.
Each payment is divided into:
- Club revenue
- Platform commission
- Payment costs
This approach reduces manual work, prevents errors, and ensures full transparency for all parties.
What does T+2 payout mean?
You may come across the term “T+2” when talking about payouts. This simply means that funds become available two business days after the transaction.
For example, if a player books a court on Monday, the funds will typically become available on Wednesday.
This short delay allows time for payment processing, bank settlement, and security checks. It is a standard practice across the payments industry.
How T+2 works on bookaball
On bookaball, payments are captured instantly when a booking is made. The funds are then temporarily held within Adyen.
After two business days, the funds become available for payout. Clubs receive their payouts based on their configured schedule, such as daily or weekly.
Compliance & trust
Handling payments for multiple clubs also comes with regulatory responsibilities. Adyen supports this by verifying club identities and monitoring transactions.
This includes:
- KYC/KYB verification
- Compliance with European regulations
- Fraud and risk monitoring
This ensures a safe and reliable environment for both players and clubs.
Fast & flexible payouts
Clubs don’t have to wait long for their earnings. Once funds are available, payouts are processed automatically.
Clubs benefit from:
- Scheduled payouts (e.g. daily or weekly)
- Real-time insight into their funds
- Clear handling of refunds and chargebacks
Everything is managed within one system.
Handling refunds & changes
If a booking is cancelled or changed, the system handles this automatically. Refunds are processed through the same payment flow, and funds are deducted from the correct account.
This keeps everything aligned without requiring manual corrections.
Why this matters for players & clubs
For players, this setup means a fast and secure checkout with trusted payment methods and instant booking confirmation.
For clubs, it means reliable payouts, clear financial reporting, and minimal administrative work.
The bigger picture
Payments are a core part of the bookaball experience. By using Adyen for Platforms, bookaball can manage complex payment flows automatically and securely.
This allows both players and clubs to focus on what really matters: playing padel.