The money, explainedsimply.
We know the first question is always about payment. Here's exactly how it flows, step by step — and how fast you can go from application to your first booking.
The payment flow
Five steps, from sale to final payout.
A gift card is sold
A buyer purchases a RibbonsXP gift card loaded with a specific amount — say $60 — tied to your venue. The money lands in the RibbonsXP account.
We confirm the booking with you
When the recipient books, we contact you with their full details: name, date, time, party size and any special requests. We ask you to confirm availability.
50% is released to you immediately
The moment you confirm the booking, we release 50% of the gift card value to your account — before the guest arrives. This is yours regardless of whether they show up.
Guest visits and spends their credit
The guest arrives and has their experience. No payment needed at your till — their credit was pre-loaded. If they spend more than the card value, they settle the difference directly with you.
Remaining 50% is released
After the visit is confirmed, we release the remaining 50% to your account. Total payout: the full gift card value, split across two tranches for your security and ours.
From application to first booking in days.
We move fast. Most vendors are live within a week of their first call with us.
You apply
Fill in the form below with your business details. Takes two minutes.
We call you
A member of our team calls within 24 hours to understand your business and discuss commercial terms.
We agree terms
We send you our partner agreement. Once signed, your listing goes live on RibbonsXP.
First booking arrives
You receive a booking notification with the guest's details and confirmation that your first tranche is on its way.
You confirm and host
Confirm the date, welcome the guest. We handle everything else — the gift card, the email, the booking form, the payout.
List your business.
We'll call you within 24 hours.
Fill in the form and one of our team will call to discuss your business, walk through our commercial terms and answer any questions. No commitment required at this stage.