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One WooCommerce security deposit plugin. Different workflows for different businesses.

SecureHold adds Stripe security deposit holds to WooCommerce. Whether you rent equipment, manage event bookings, run short-stay accommodation or operate a small vehicle fleet, the same core hold workflow can be adapted to how your business works.

Find your solution See how SecureHold works
Free plugin on WordPress.org Works with the WooCommerce Stripe Gateway Version 3.4.6

One workflow, four businesses

WooCommerce paymentCharged normally at checkout
Security deposit holdStripe pre-authorization
Equipment
Events
Hotels
Cars
Release or Capture

Four verticals, one workflow

Choose the workflow that matches your business

Every business takes a deposit for a different reason. SecureHold keeps the Stripe hold workflow consistent while letting you adapt when it happens, how much is held and how the deposit is managed.

Equipment Rentals

Hold the security deposit without charging it upfront.

Camera & videoAV & DJ equipmentToolsOutdoor equipment
Separate rental payment and deposit hold Explore Equipment Rentals

Event Rentals

Take the booking now. Create the hold when the event gets closer.

Wedding furnitureCatering & glasswareDecor & propsEvent lighting
Manual or automated hold timing Explore Event Rentals

Hotels & Guesthouses

Take the room payment now. Place the security hold closer to check-in.

GuesthousesB&BsSmall hotelsShort-stay apartments
Hold timing around check-in Explore Hotels & Guesthouses

Car Rentals

Different vehicles. Different security deposits.

Independent car rentalSmall fleetsVan rentalContactless rentals
Product-level deposit rules Explore Car Rentals

Same product, different rules

The deposit problem changes with the business

Equipment
Problem

Charging and refunding the deposit.

SecureHold approach

Authorization hold instead of upfront deposit payment.

Events
Problem

Booking happens months before the event.

SecureHold approach

Create the hold closer to when it is needed.

Hotels
Problem

Security deposit timing around check-in.

SecureHold approach

Manual or automated hold creation before the stay.

Cars
Problem

Different vehicles need different deposit amounts.

SecureHold approach

Product and category deposit rules.

Before you go further

Is SecureHold a fit for your setup?

Good fit

  • Your transaction becomes a WooCommerce order
  • You use WooCommerce Stripe Gateway
  • You need a refundable security deposit
  • The hold can cover the relevant rental, stay or event period
  • You want the deposit separated from the main payment
  • You want release or capture from WooCommerce

Probably not the right fit

  • Your booking never enters WooCommerce
  • You need a months-long authorization hold
  • You only take deposits through a physical terminal
  • You need a complete rental management system
  • You need a PMS or fleet management system
  • You expect SecureHold to provide insurance or damage protection

Security deposit holds are time-limited by card networks. SecureHold is best suited to workflows where the hold can cover the relevant rental, stay or event period.

Booking to release

One hold workflow, whatever you rent or book

  1. 01

    Customer pays

    The main WooCommerce order is paid normally.

  2. 02

    SecureHold creates the deposit hold

    Immediately, manually or using a supported timing strategy.

  3. 03

    Your normal business workflow continues

    Rental, event, stay or vehicle booking.

  4. 04

    Release or capture

    Release the hold when everything is fine.
    Or capture up to the authorized amount where appropriate.

SecureHold manages the deposit workflow. Your existing system continues to manage the booking, rental or service itself.

Free and Pro

Start with Free. Automate when your workflow needs it.

Different businesses need different levels of automation. Start with the core hold workflow, then add rules and timing when your operation requires them.

Free WordPress.org
  • Security deposit holds
  • Manual hold creation
  • Release, full or partial capture
  • Automatic release
  • Deposit tracking & My Deposits
  • Stripe test mode
Pro Automation
  • Product & category deposit rules
  • Scheduled hold creation
  • By-Status hold creation
  • Delayed hold creation
  • Rule simulator
  • Advanced diagnostics
Compare Free and Pro

Adjacent use cases

Other short-duration WooCommerce use cases

SecureHold can also fit other WooCommerce businesses when the transaction uses Stripe, the deposit is refundable and the hold can remain valid for the full workflow.

Short vacation rentals Bike rentals Scooter rentals Sports equipment Studios Small venue bookings

Vacation rentals. Short, direct-booked stays may fit the same workflow as Hotels & Guesthouses when the stay and inspection fit within the authorization window.

See the Hotels & Guesthouses workflow

How it fits your stack

Keep your existing business workflow. Add the deposit layer.

SecureHold doesn't replace your booking, rental or management software. It adds the security deposit workflow to WooCommerce and Stripe.

Rental / booking / event system
Your existing plugin or workflow
WooCommerce order
SecureHold
Stripe authorization
Booking plugin → WooCommerce → SecureHold
Rental plugin → WooCommerce → SecureHold
Custom order workflow → WooCommerce → SecureHold

Booking and rental plugins store dates, statuses and order data differently. Test your exact setup in Stripe Test Mode before production.

FAQ

SecureHold solutions FAQ

SecureHold fits WooCommerce businesses that take a refundable security deposit through Stripe, where the deposit can be held as a card authorization rather than charged upfront. This covers equipment rental, event rental, small hotels and guesthouses, and car rental, along with other short-duration bookings that meet the same criteria.

Yes. SecureHold manages the deposit hold from a WooCommerce order, so your booking, rental or event needs to produce an order that WooCommerce and SecureHold can work with.

No. SecureHold adds the Stripe security deposit hold workflow to WooCommerce. It does not replace a booking engine, rental management system, PMS, fleet management software or insurance product.

There is no universal compatibility guarantee. Booking and rental plugins store dates, statuses and order data differently, so how well SecureHold fits a specific plugin depends on that plugin's setup. Test your exact configuration in Stripe Test Mode before going live.

Authorization windows are set by card networks and the transaction context, not by SecureHold, so there is no fixed duration we can promise. SecureHold works best when the hold can be created close enough to the rental, stay or event to remain active through it.

Yes. The free plugin supports a single global deposit amount. SecureHold Pro adds product and category rules, so different products or categories can carry different deposit amounts.

Yes. SecureHold supports a single partial capture up to the authorized amount, and the remaining amount is released. Whether a specific charge is justified depends on your own policies.

Yes. SecureHold works with Stripe Test Mode, so you can run a complete order through your setup, including hold creation, release and capture, before using it with real customers.

SecureHold's standard authorization hold is not suitable if the required period is longer than the authorization window can cover. Extended authorization workflows are not currently part of SecureHold.
Test before you go live

Find your workflow. Test the hold. Then go live.

Start with Stripe Test Mode, run a complete order through your actual WooCommerce setup, and verify that the deposit timing fits your business before using SecureHold with customers.

Install SecureHold Free See the 2-minute demo
Equipment Events Hotels Cars

SecureHold WP is an independent WooCommerce extension that uses the Stripe API. Not affiliated with, certified by or endorsed by Stripe, Inc. or Automattic Inc. Authorization windows are defined by the card networks and payment method, not by SecureHold. A card hold reduces the customer's available credit or available funds while it is active. SecureHold does not replace a booking engine, rental management system, PMS, fleet management software or insurance product, and does not guarantee fund availability. Compatibility with a specific booking or rental plugin should be tested in Stripe Test Mode before production.