If you want to accept credit and debit card payments via Stripe, you’re in the right place! Stripe is a fast, secure, and widely used payment gateway that makes transactions easy for both you and your customers.

This guide will walk you through setting up Stripe.

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Step 1: Access Payment Settings

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Navigate to WP Booking System > Settings > Payments.
3. Locate Payment Methods and enable Stripe.

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Step 2: Connect Your Stripe Account

To accept payments, you need to link WP Booking System with Stripe:

1. Click on “Connect with Stripe” (this will redirect you to Stripe’s authentication page).
2. Log in to your Stripe account or create a new one.
3. Grant permission to WP Booking System to process payments.
4. Once connected, you’ll be redirected back to your website, and Stripe will be enabled.

💡 Alternatively, you can manually enter your Stripe API Keys (found in your Stripe dashboard under Developers > API Keys).

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Step 3: Configure Payment Settings

Customize how payments are handled:

• Choose whether to require full payment or allow partial deposits.
• Set a minimum payment amount if necessary.
• Enable automatic payment confirmations to notify customers after a successful transaction.
• Choose currencies supported by Stripe (USD, EUR, GBP, etc.).

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Step 4: Test Stripe Payments

Before accepting live payments, test your setup:

1. Enable Test Mode in WP Booking System’s Stripe settings.
2. Use Stripe’s test card numbers (available in the Stripe Testing Guide).
3. Complete a booking and check if the transaction processes successfully.

💡 Important: Switch off Test Mode once you’re ready to accept real payments.

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Step 5: Go Live and Accept Payments

Once tested, you can start accepting real payments via Stripe. Monitor transactions through both WP Booking System and your Stripe Dashboard to ensure smooth processing.

🔹 Need help? Visit the WP Booking System Documentation or Stripe Help Center for troubleshooting tips.

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That’s it! You’ve successfully enabled Stripe for WP Booking System. Your customers can now book and pay seamlessly using their credit or debit cards. 🚀