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How do I connect Stripe to receive card payments?

Connect a Stripe account in Fountain for Podcasters to receive card payments from listeners.

If you are on the Pro or Plus plan, you can connect Stripe to receive card payments from listeners for zaps, subscriptions and purchases.

Connect Stripe in Fountain

  1. Go to Settings
  2. Open the Payments tab
  3. Click Connect Stripe
  4. Sign in to Stripe or create a new Stripe account
  5. Complete Stripe's onboarding steps
  6. Return to Fountain and click Save changes

Before you connect Stripe

To receive card payments, you will need an eligible Stripe business account.

Stripe's documentation explains how to create and activate an account here:

  • Create and manage your Stripe account
  • Activate your Stripe account

Stripe eligibility requirements

Stripe availability and account eligibility depend on your business type and where your business is based.

You can learn more here:

  • Requirements to open a Stripe account in another country
  • Stripe availability for outlying territories of supported countries

Withdraw from Stripe to your bank

Card payments are paid out by Stripe to the bank account connected to your Stripe account.

You can learn how to add or update your bank account, and how Stripe payouts work here.

For more information about when card payments arrive, see How long does it take for me to get paid?

Last updated on Apr 10
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