Parked Funds uses Stripe under the hood for payment processing, but adds rental-specific workflows, operator dashboards, and automated bond hold management that Stripe alone doesn't provide.
Disputes are rarely about the payment itself. They're about context. Parked Funds keeps incident details and customer clarification organised and time-stamped, so you're not scrambling through inboxes when something is challenged.
Log the incident, request clarification if needed, then follow up with a documented charge. No messy back-and-forth.
See Claim & ChargeLink your existing Stripe account. All payments go directly to your Stripe account. Parked Funds never touches your funds.
Create bond holds, final payments, or bundles from the operator dashboard. Each link is tied to a booking reference.
Parked Funds handles bond hold refreshes, sends payment reminders, collects post-hire charge evidence, and manages customer review workflows.
See which bookings need attention, payment status, and bond hold health at a glance. All rental-focused, not payment-focused.
No. Parked Funds doesn't add any processing fees. You pay Stripe's standard fees (typically 1.75% + 30¢ for NZ cards), and Parked Funds charges a separate subscription fee for the workflow features.
Yes. Many businesses use Parked Funds for rental-specific workflows (bond holds, post-hire charges) and Stripe directly for other needs like subscriptions or marketplace payouts.
Parked Funds connects to your existing Stripe account. You don't need to change anything about your Stripe setup. Parked Funds uses your existing Stripe keys or Connect account.
Parked Funds monitors bond holds and automatically refreshes them before they expire (typically every 7 days). This prevents holds from expiring during long rentals. Stripe requires custom code to implement this.
Yes. Parked Funds lets you upload your logo, customize email templates, and brand payment pages. For complete design control, you'd need to build custom pages with Stripe's API.
Parked Funds prompts operators to collect evidence (photos, notes) when incidents occur. This evidence is automatically attached to payments, making chargeback disputes easier to win. Stripe provides dispute tools, but evidence collection is manual.
No. Parked Funds is designed for rental operators, not developers. The dashboard is intuitive, and workflows are ready to use. Stripe's API requires development work to build similar features.
All payment data lives in your Stripe account. Parked Funds stores workflow data (booking references, operator notes, evidence) but never duplicates payment records. You can export everything or disconnect anytime.
Try Parked Funds free for 10 payments per month. No credit card required.