Stop Paying Platform Commissions on Your Hard-Earned Class Fees
Class4Kids (ClassForKids) is widely used across the UK children's activity sector, but its commercial model severely penalises successful, growing clubs. In addition to a monthly software fee (£34.99/mo), Class4Kids takes a 2.5% to 3.1% cut of every single booking, which combines with payment gateway fees to siphon over 4.5% out of every transaction.
For an independent UK academy turning over £5,000 to £15,000 per month across term fees, holiday camps, and workshops, that percentage take-rate adds up to £1,500 to £5,500+ in lost revenue every single year.
Why UK Children's Clubs Are Switching to SmartBookings
- True 0% Commission: Keep 100% of your ticket and term revenue. SmartBookings charges a predictable flat monthly subscription (from £15 to £65/mo) with zero percentage take-rate.
- Connect Your Existing UK Merchant Account: Link directly to your preferred payment provider (DOJO, Stripe, Square, WorldPay, Clover, and 14+ others) and benefit from your own negotiated transaction rates and fast next-day payouts.
- Branded Directly to Your Club: Embed our fast checkout widget seamlessly into your own website or Instagram/Facebook bio. Don't send your loyal parents to a marketplace where competitor clubs are promoted.
- Flexible Billing for Mid-Term Joiners: Avoid rigid 1st-of-the-month billing constraints. Easily configure automated pro-rata fees for children joining halfway through a term.
Everything UK Activity Providers Need to Run Smoothly
- Term-Based Enrolments & Sibling Discounts: Sell 6-week, 10-week, or full-term course passes with automatic sibling discount rules that parents love.
- Holiday Camps & Taster Sessions: Configure half-day, full-day, and weekly holiday camp passes with age-group restrictions and medical consent forms.
- Mobile Coach Registers: Give your coaching team instant mobile access to class registers, emergency contacts, allergy warnings, and photo consent flags.
- Automated Re-Enrolment Reminders: Send automated priority booking links to existing students before opening classes up to the general public.