YITH Deposits and Down Payments Premium lets you accept partial payments for WooCommerce products. Customers can pay a deposit at checkout and the remaining balance is collected automatically on a scheduled date. The plugin supports fixed amount deposits, percentage-based deposits, and full payment options. It is useful for high-value items, custom-made products, event bookings, and any scenario where you need to secure an order with a partial payment. This plugin is part of the YITH Premium Plugin Family — a collection of over 66 WooCommerce plugins.
Competitive Features
- Deposit types — accept fixed amount deposits or percentage-based down payments per product or globally
- Full payment option — let customers choose between deposit or full payment at checkout
- Automatic balance collection — schedule the remaining balance payment for a specific date or days after the deposit
- Per-product deposit rules — set different deposit amounts and schedules for individual products
- Deposit labels — customize the deposit display text, such as “Pay 30% Now” or “Secure with Deposit”
- Balance payment methods — configure which payment methods are available for the initial deposit vs the balance payment
- Order management — track deposit and balance payment status from the order admin with clear indicators
Key Features
- Multiple balance due dates — set the balance payment due date based on a fixed date, days after purchase, or a custom trigger
- Partial refunds — process refunds for deposit-only payments and automatically adjust the balance amount
- Balance reminders — send automated email reminders to customers when the balance payment is approaching
- Deposit cancellation — cancel orders and process deposit refunds with configurable cancellation rules
- Balance payment retry — automatically retry failed balance payments up to a configured number of attempts
- Product category rules — apply deposit settings to entire product categories
- HPOS compatible — fully supports High-Performance Order Storage
Comparison with Competitors
YITH Deposits vs WooCommerce Deposits (by One Stage)
| Feature | YITH Deposits | WC Deposits |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage deposits | Yes | Yes |
| Fixed amount deposits | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic balance collection | Yes | Yes |
| Per-product rules | Yes | Yes |
| Balance reminders | Yes | No |
| Deposit cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Included in YITH Family | Paid separately |
YITH Deposits vs YITH Booking Integration
| Feature | YITH Deposits | YITH Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit for bookings | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Balance retry | Yes | No |
| Refund management | Yes | Yes |
Recommended Stack — pair Deposits with Booking and Appointment to accept deposits on bookings, securing reservations while allowing customers to pay the full amount later.
Official Changelog
Version 2.45.0
Release Date: August 15, 2026
- New: WooCommerce 11.0 compatibility.
- New: YITH plugin framework update.
- Fix: Balance payment scheduling for timezone differences.
Version 2.44.0
Release Date: July 10, 2026
- New: WordPress 6.9 compatibility.
- Improvement: Balance payment retry logic.
- Fix: Deposit amount calculation for variable products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can customers choose between deposit and full payment?
Yes. You can let customers choose between paying a deposit or the full amount at checkout. The deposit option displays the amount and the balance due date.
How is the balance payment collected?
The balance payment is collected automatically through WooCommerce on the scheduled due date. If the payment fails, the plugin retries automatically based on your configured settings.
Can I set different deposits for different products?
Yes. You can configure deposit amounts and schedules per product, per product category, or set global defaults that apply to all products.
Are email reminders sent for balance payments?
Yes. The plugin sends automated email reminders to customers when the balance payment due date is approaching, with configurable reminder timing.
Can I refund a deposit if the order is cancelled?
Yes. The plugin supports deposit refunds with configurable cancellation rules, and the balance amount is automatically adjusted when a partial refund is processed.
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