Payment Setup Guide

Complete step-by-step guide to setting up Stripe payment processing for your Flowdara practice. Get started accepting secure payments in minutes.

Quick Overview
5-10 min
Setup Time
Secure
PCI Compliant
Instant
Payment Processing

Setup Process

1
Access Integration Settings
Navigate to your dashboard and open the integrations page
  • Log in to your Flowdara dashboard
  • Go to Settings → Integrations
  • Locate the 'Stripe Payments' card
  • Click 'Connect Stripe' button
2
Choose Account Setup Option
Select how you want to connect your Stripe account
  • Create New Account: Recommended for new practitioners
  • Connect Existing Account: If you already have a Stripe account
  • Login to Stripe: Access your existing Stripe dashboard
3
Complete Stripe Onboarding
Provide business information and verify your identity
  • Enter your legal business name and type
  • Provide tax identification number (EIN or SSN)
  • Add bank account for payouts
  • Upload government-issued ID for verification
  • Accept terms of service and compliance requirements
4
Account Activation
Wait for Stripe to activate your account
  • Most accounts activate automatically when requirements are met
  • Some accounts may require manual review (24-48 hours)
  • You'll receive email notifications about your account status
  • Check your account status in the integrations page
5
Configure Payment Settings
Set up your payment preferences and policies
  • Configure deposit requirements (percentage or fixed amount)
  • Set up refund policies
  • Choose payment methods to accept
  • Set up automatic invoicing and receipts
6
Test Your Setup
Verify everything works with a test transaction
  • Use Stripe test mode to process a test payment
  • Verify payment confirmation emails are sent
  • Check that deposits are processed correctly
  • Test refund process if applicable

Account Setup Options

Create New Stripe Account
Recommended
Best for practitioners new to Stripe
  • Simplified onboarding process
  • Automatic account setup
  • Guided verification steps
  • Direct integration with Flowdara
Connect Existing Stripe Account
For practitioners with existing Stripe accounts
  • Use your existing Stripe account
  • No need to create new account
  • Immediate activation
  • Unified payment management

Required Information

Business Information
  • Legal business name
  • Business type (Individual/Company/LLC)
  • Tax identification number (EIN or SSN)
  • Business address
Banking Details
  • Bank account number
  • Routing number
  • Account holder name
  • Account type (checking/savings)
Identity Verification
  • Government-issued ID (driver's license or passport)
  • Proof of address
  • Social Security Number (for individuals)
  • Business registration documents (for companies)

Security & Compliance

Enterprise-Grade Security

PCI DSS Level 1 compliance (highest security standard)
End-to-end encryption for all payment data
Tokenized payment information (no card storage)
Secure checkout process
Fraud detection and prevention
Regular security audits

Troubleshooting

Account activation delayed

Some accounts require manual review by Stripe. This typically takes 24-48 hours. You'll receive an email when your account is activated.

Verification documents rejected

Ensure documents are clear, legible, and match your business information. Upload high-quality images and verify all information is correct.

Bank account connection failed

Double-check your account and routing numbers. Ensure the account is in your name or business name. Contact your bank if issues persist.

Payment processing errors

Verify your Stripe account is fully activated. Check that all required information is complete. Contact support if errors persist.

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