Overview
Stripe is a technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet. It provides payment processing software and application programming interfaces for e-commerce websites and mobile applications.
Setup
Stripe provides a self-service sign-up for both test and live accounts. To get started, visit the Stripe sign-up page and create your account.
Credentials
To set up credentials for Stripe, you'll need to access your Stripe Dashboard and navigate to Developers -> API keys. You'll need the following credentials:
- Publishable Key - This is your public key that can be safely included in client-side code. You can find this in your dashboard under Developers -> API keys -> Publishable key.
- Secret Key - This is your private key that should never be exposed in client-side code. You can find this in your dashboard under Developers -> API keys -> Secret key.
- Webhook Secret - This is used to verify webhook signatures. You can find this in your dashboard under Developers -> Webhooks -> Signing secret.
Supported Payment Methods
Stripe supports a comprehensive range of payment methods through our platform:
- Card Payments - Credit and debit cards from major networks worldwide
- Digital Wallets - Apple Pay, Google Pay, Microsoft Pay
- Bank Transfers - ACH, SEPA, BACS, and other regional bank transfer methods
- Buy Now, Pay Later - Klarna, Afterpay, Affirm
- Local Payment Methods - iDEAL, Bancontact, Giropay, Sofort, and many more
- Cryptocurrency - Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other supported cryptocurrencies
Integration Benefits
- Global Coverage - Support for 135+ currencies and payment methods in 40+ countries
- Advanced Security - Built-in fraud detection, 3D Secure support, and PCI compliance
- Unified API - Single integration for multiple payment methods and currencies
- Real-time Processing - Instant payment confirmation and webhook notifications
- Developer-Friendly - Comprehensive documentation, SDKs, and developer tools
Getting Started
- Sign up for Stripe - Create your Stripe account
- Configure credentials - Set up API keys and webhook endpoints
- Enable payment methods - Choose which payment methods to support
- Integrate with EFundPay - Use our unified API for all Stripe payments
- Test thoroughly - Use test mode for development
- Go live - Switch to live mode when ready
Webhook Configuration
Configure webhooks in your Stripe Dashboard under Developers -> Webhooks. Add the following endpoint:
https://api.efundpay.com/webhooks/stripe
Make sure to select the following events:
payment_intent.succeeded
payment_intent.payment_failed
charge.succeeded
charge.failed
Testing
Stripe provides comprehensive testing tools:
- Test Cards - Various test card numbers for different scenarios
- Test Mode - Complete sandbox environment for development
- Webhook Testing - Tools to test webhook delivery
- Dashboard Testing - Test payments directly from the Stripe Dashboard
Support
For technical support with Stripe integration:
- EFundPay Support - Contact our technical team
- Stripe Support - Use Stripe's support resources
- Stripe Documentation - Comprehensive API documentation
- Stripe Community - Developer community forums