Connecting Stripe

Stripe is a global payment platform that supports credit cards, debit cards, and various local payment methods in 40+ countries.

Prerequisites

A Stripe account (sign up at stripe.com)
Your Stripe API keys (found in your Stripe Dashboard under Developers → API keys)

Setup Steps

Go to Settings → Payment Settings (admin access required)
In the Stripe section, enter your Secret key and Publishable key
Click Save
hejGuide verifies the connection automatically

TIP

Use your test keys first to verify everything works. Switch to live keys when you're ready to accept real payments.

What Happens After Connecting

You can send online payment links to guests from the booking page
Guests pay via credit card or other supported methods
Completed payments are automatically recorded in the booking
Stripe handles all security and PCI compliance

Supported Payment Methods

Stripe supports many payment methods, including:

Credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
Apple Pay, Google Pay
SEPA Direct Debit (Europe)
iDEAL (via Stripe, if enabled)
Bancontact, Giropay, and more

Available methods depend on your Stripe account settings and country.

WARNING

Payment provider settings are account-level — only the account owner (admin) can configure them.

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