Automated charges are the bread and butter of recurring purchases and subscription-based services. For customers that use Stripe as their main form of payment, you can use this feature, which charges the specified amount to the customer’s account.
To begin, click the + icon and choose Stripe One Time Charge.
Actions for Stripe One-Time Charge #
In the designated areas provided, users can input essential information when implementing the Stripe payment feature.
- Action Name: You can type in the action name here.
- Stripe Customer ID: Enter your customer’s Stripe ID; this ensures you’re sending the payment request to the specific contact you need.
- Description: Here you can add a brief message about the contact and the payment you’re collecting. This will help other assigned users understand the action.
- Amount: Type in the amount you will charge the contact in the space provided.
- Currency: Select the currency you want here.
Once you’ve completed filling in these details, you can complete your workflow as desired with the assurance that your workflow can charge customers directly through Stripe.
Frequently Asked Questions #
What does the Stripe One Time Charge action do? #
It charges a specified amount to a customer’s account through Stripe as part of an automated workflow, ideal for purchases and subscription-based services.
What information do I need to configure the charge? #
You provide an Action Name, the Stripe Customer ID, a Description, the Amount, and the Currency.
Why is the Stripe Customer ID important? #
It ensures the payment request is sent to the specific contact you intend to charge.
What is the Description field used for? #
It lets you add a brief note about the contact and the payment being collected, helping other assigned users understand the action.
Can I choose the currency for the charge? #
Yes. Select the currency you want from the Currency field when configuring the action.
What payment processor does this action require? #
This action is for customers who use Stripe as their main form of payment and charges directly through Stripe.
