Stripe Integration For Calendars

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 and Manage the Payment Methods

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

• Businesses can set up Stripe payment methods directly within Mastermind, eliminating the need to configure them on Stripe’s dashboard. These payment methods can be enabled or disabled for various product areas, separately in both Live and Test modes. For existing customers, the default payment methods for product areas or checkouts will remain as they were configured in Stripe. 

Important: Going forward, editing these payment methods on Stripe will no longer be possible.

Part Two: Connect Stripe with your Calendar

• Navigate to Settings > Calendars
• Click on the Pencil icon to Edit

• Go to Forms & Payment within the particular calendar 
• Check the "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.

Note: If multiple payment gateways are connected, a dropdown menu will appear, allowing you to select a default payment gateway. Only the default payment gateway will be used for processing payments. For example, if you select Stripe as the default, all payments will be processed exclusively through Stripe.

Note: Partial payments do not work with recurring calendars.

Other Payment Integrations: 

• Payments in calendars are supported through five payment gateways, namely Stripe, NMI, Authorize.net, Razorpay, and Square.
• Please Note: You can use these payment methods to collect payments for all calendar types. However, Razorpay, NMI, and Square are currently not supported for the Classic Widget and Service menu.

FAQ’s 

1. Can I use Stripe as the default payment gateway if multiple gateways are connected?

Yes, if multiple gateways are connected, you can select Stripe as the default payment gateway from the dropdown menu. Only the default gateway will process payments.

2. How do I manage payment methods in Mastermind?

To manage payment methods, navigate to Payments on the left, then click on Integrations at the top. Find Stripe and click on Manage, then select Manage Payment Methods to enable or disable payment methods as needed.

3. Are partial payments supported for calendar bookings?

No, partial payments are not supported for recurring calendars.

4. Which payment gateways are compatible with calendars?

Stripe, NMI, Authorize.net, Razorpay, and Square are supported. However, Razorpay, NMI, and Square do not work with the Classic Widget or Service menu.

5. What happens if I don't set a charge description?

The charge description helps inform customers why they are being charged. If left blank, it may create confusion during payment processing.

6. Can I connect multiple payment gateways to my calendar?

Yes, you can connect multiple gateways, but only the default gateway will be used for processing payments.