In this article, you will learn how to set up Stripe for your calendar. 

This is very useful because it allows you to collect a payment to allow your users to book. 

What you will need: 

• A Stripe Integration
• A Calendar

Part One: Connect Stripe

• Navigate to Payments > Integrations 
• Click on "Connect with Stripe" and complete the steps

Part Two: Connect Stripe with your Calendar

• Navigate to Settings > Calendars
• Click on the 3 dots next to the calendar you need to connect
• Click on Edit

• Go to the Confirmation tab of the calendar at the top of the window
• Check the "Use Payment" option
• Enter the amount you would like to charge, the currency, and the charge description

• Click on "Save" when you have filled out all the proper details
• Your calendar is all set to begin charging customers in the booking widget

Note: The charge description is important as it is what tells your customers why they are being charged.

Other Payment Integrations: 

• Authorize.Net will mark the transactions as declined and not book the calendar appointment or schedule the autopayment. 
• NMI is not supported for calendar payments

FAQ’s 

1. Why should I set up Stripe for my calendar?

• Answer: Setting up Stripe for your calendar allows you to collect payments from users when they book appointments. This feature is useful for businesses that want to ensure payments are made upfront as part of the booking process.

2. What do I need to set up Stripe for my calendar?

• Answer: You will need a Stripe integration and a calendar set up within your system. Once these are in place, you can connect Stripe to your calendar to start collecting payments.

3. How do I connect Stripe to my system?

• Answer: To connect Stripe, navigate to Payments > Integrations, click on "Connect with Stripe," and follow the steps to complete the integration.

4. How do I connect Stripe with my calendar?

• Answer: To connect Stripe with your calendar:
  1. Navigate to Settings > Calendars.
  2. Click on the three dots next to the calendar you want to connect.
  3. Click on Edit.
  4. Go to the Confirmation tab and check the "Use Payment" option.
  5. Enter the amount to charge, the currency, and the charge description.
  6. Click "Save" to apply the settings.

5. What is the purpose of the charge description in the calendar payment setup?

• Answer: The charge description explains to your customers why they are being charged when booking through the calendar. It helps clarify the purpose of the payment and provides transparency to the user.

6. Can I use other payment integrations besides Stripe for calendar bookings?

• Answer: While Stripe is supported, other payment integrations like Authorize.Net will mark transactions as declined if a payment fails, and the calendar appointment will not be booked. NMI is not supported for calendar payments.

7. What happens if a payment is declined with Authorize.Net integration?

• Answer: If a payment is declined using Authorize.Net, the calendar appointment will not be booked, and the autopayment will not be scheduled. This prevents unpaid bookings from being confirmed.

8. Is NMI supported for calendar payments?

• Answer: No, NMI is not supported for calendar payments, so you will need to use Stripe or another compatible payment integration.