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What is the difference between Book now and Planning rates?

Tap shows two rate types in the planner so you always know what's confirmed vs. what's modelled: - **Book now** — green. The supplier has confirmed this exact rate and it's locked under the **Supplier Guarantee**. What you see is what you'll pay. - **Planning** — blue. Tap's modelled rate based on rate cards, public data, and historical buys. Reliable for building a plan, but the supplier still needs to confirm before activation. Each rate line in your plan has a **Book now toggle**. When it's on, the line is bookable at the locked rate. When it's off (Planning), Tap will reach out to the supplier during Verify and Buy to confirm the rate, and notify you of any change before charging. You can plan freely with a mix of Book now and Planning lines. Tap clearly colour-codes both during planning so the AI planner — and you — know which numbers are guaranteed and which need supplier sign-off.