Quick Answer
How do you accept Stripe payments through a calendar?
First, connect Stripe under Payments → Integrations. Then edit the calendar, open Forms & Payments, enable Accept Payments, enter the booking amount, currency, and charge description, and save the calendar.
Stripe Calendar Payments Overview
Stripe integration allows you to collect payments directly through a BizStackPro calendar booking flow.
This can be useful for paid consultations, service appointments, deposits, classes, and other bookings that require payment before an appointment is confirmed.
The setup has two main parts:
- Connect and configure Stripe inside the Payments area.
- Enable payment collection inside the individual calendar.
If either part is incomplete, the payment step may not appear or the calendar may not process payments as expected.
The gateway connection and calendar setting are separate
Connecting Stripe does not automatically add payments to every calendar. You must also enable Accept Payments inside each calendar that should collect a fee.
Stripe Calendar Setup at a Glance
Before You Begin
Confirm that you have the access and information needed to configure the payment connection correctly.
- Confirm that you have access to the Payments module.
- Confirm that your user permissions allow you to connect payment gateways.
- Have the correct Stripe account credentials available.
- Decide which calendar should collect payment.
- Determine the booking amount and currency.
- Prepare a clear customer-facing charge description.
- Review any other payment gateways connected to the account.
- Confirm whether the calendar allows recurring appointments.
- Plan to complete a test booking after setup.
Step 1: Connect Stripe to BizStackPro
Stripe must be connected to the BizStackPro account before it can process calendar payments.
Open Payments
From the left-hand navigation menu, open Payments.
Open Integrations
Select the Integrations area.
Select Connect with Stripe
Locate Stripe and click Connect with Stripe.
Sign In or Create the Connection
Follow the Stripe authorization prompts and sign in to the Stripe account that should receive calendar payments.
Authorize BizStackPro
Approve the requested connection so BizStackPro can process payments through the selected Stripe account.
Confirm the Connection
Return to the Payments integrations area and confirm that Stripe appears as connected.
Manage Stripe Payment Methods
After connecting Stripe, use Manage Payment Methods inside BizStackPro to control which supported payment options are available.
Depending on the account and product area, payment methods may include options such as:
- Credit or debit card payments
- ACH or other supported bank-payment methods
- Additional Stripe-supported checkout options
Manage payment-method availability inside BizStackPro
Payment-method changes for BizStackPro product areas should be made through the BizStackPro Manage Payment Methods controls rather than changing them only inside Stripe.
Step 2: Enable Payments in a Calendar
Once Stripe is connected, enable payment collection in the calendar that should charge customers.
Open Calendar Settings
Go to Settings → Calendars.
Select the Calendar
Find the calendar that should collect payment and click its pencil icon to edit it.
Open Forms & Payments
Select the Forms & Payments tab.
Enable Accept Payments
Turn on the Accept Payments setting.
Enter the Booking Amount
Add the amount the customer must pay during booking.
Select the Currency
Choose the currency that should be used for the calendar payment.
Add a Charge Description
Enter a clear description that helps the customer recognize what the payment is for.
Confirm the Default Gateway
If multiple gateways are connected, confirm that Stripe is the selected default gateway when Stripe should process the booking payment.
Save the Calendar
Click Save to apply the payment settings.
Add a Clear Charge Description
The charge description helps customers understand what they are paying for during the booking process.
A useful description should identify the appointment, service, or deposit without using vague wording.
Clear Description
Use wording that identifies the service or appointment.
Example: Initial Consultation Booking.
Unclear Description
Avoid generic wording that does not explain the charge.
Example: Payment.
Reduce customer confusion
Leaving the charge description blank or using unclear wording may make it harder for customers to recognize the transaction.
Set Stripe as the Default Payment Gateway
BizStackPro can have more than one payment gateway connected, but calendar payments use the selected default gateway.
If Stripe should process calendar payments, verify that Stripe is set as the default gateway before testing the booking flow.
Only the default gateway processes the payment
Connecting Stripe does not guarantee that Stripe will process calendar payments when another connected gateway is selected as the default.
Stripe and Recurring Calendar Payments
Recurring appointments allow customers to schedule multiple appointments as part of one booking process.
When using Stripe with recurring calendars, partial payments are not supported.
Review the payment structure before publishing
If a recurring calendar requires payment, confirm that the full payment setup matches the booking structure before sharing the calendar.
Supported Payment Gateways for Calendar Bookings
Stripe is one of several payment gateways that can be used with calendar bookings in BizStackPro.
Stripe
Can be connected and selected as the default gateway for calendar payments.
NMI
Compatible with calendar payments but does not support the Classic Widget or Service Menu.
Authorize.net
Can be used as a compatible payment gateway for supported calendar-booking payments.
Razorpay
Compatible with calendar payments but does not support the Classic Widget or Service Menu.
Square
Compatible with calendar payments but does not support the Classic Widget or Service Menu.
Widget compatibility varies by gateway
Razorpay, NMI, and Square do not support the Classic Widget or Service Menu. Review the calendar display method before choosing one of these gateways.
Calendar Payment Best Practices
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Stripe as the default payment gateway if multiple gateways are connected?
Are partial payments supported for calendar bookings?
What happens if I don't set a charge description?
Which payment gateways are compatible with calendar bookings?
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