Payment Request – Stripe Integration: How to Safely and Securely Take Payments Online
If you’re looking to sell digital products like videos, graphic files, photos, records, ebooks, or accept charity donations online, adding a Payment request simplifies the payment process for your customers. By integrating with Stripe, you can take payments safely and securely, thereby providing confidence for your customers.
Using a Payment request is straightforward. Recipients see a single, secure page to pay for the file or make a donation. So, what do you need to set it up, and how can it benefit your business?
First, you’ll need a Newbie or higher FileTransfer account and a Stripe account. You can either create a new Stripe account or link an existing one to FileTransfer. Note that you can connect your FileTransfer account to only one Stripe account at a time, and you will use the same Stripe account for all FileTransfer activities involving Payment requests.
However, if you have already linked your Stripe account to another platform, Stripe allows only one platform per account. Therefore, you might need a separate account under the same login for FileTransfer. When you connect through FileTransfer, Stripe shows all accounts that you can link. If there are no available accounts, you can create a new one.
Moreover, Stripe’s legal entity sharing feature lets you reuse business data when creating new accounts, simplifying management if you need multiple accounts. Additionally, Stripe charges a small transaction fee, details of which are available on their website.
Furthermore, you can use Payment requests for one-time purchases or per download. To create a Stripe account, you’ll need a valid email and a bank account linked to an address. For more information on their services and setting up an account, visit the Stripe website.
In conclusion, adding a Payment request to your file transfer is an effective way to accept payments online. Integrating with Stripe ensures secure transactions for your customers. With these tips, you’ll be able to set up your Payment request and start accepting payments quickly.
For more details on setting up a payment request, read this article: request payment before download.