> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://cashflowy.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect Stripe for Online Payments

> Enable online payments on your invoices by connecting your Stripe account to Cashflowy.

By connecting Stripe, your invoices automatically include a **Pay Now** link. Clients can pay instantly with a credit card, debit card, or bank transfer - directly from the invoice email.

## Why connect Stripe?

* **Get paid faster** - clients can pay with a click instead of mailing a check or wiring money
* **Automatic tracking** - payments are matched to invoices automatically
* **Professional experience** - branded payment pages build trust
* **Multiple payment methods** - credit cards, debit cards, ACH bank transfers

## How to connect Stripe

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Invoices">
    Navigate to **Clients → Invoices** in the sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find the Digital Payments banner">
    At the top of the Invoices page, you'll see a **"Digital Payments Not Enabled"** banner.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cashflowyai/2P-H-ufzxrAIcUbQ/images/image-31.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=2P-H-ufzxrAIcUbQ&q=85&s=8110fc31448c47b5a6e334377abecbeb" alt="Image" width="1836" height="338" data-path="images/image-31.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete Stripe onboarding">
    Click **Complete Onboarding** on the banner. You'll be redirected to Stripe to set up your account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Finish Stripe setup">
    Log in to your Stripe account (or create one), then complete the required onboarding steps. Stripe will ask for business details, bank info, and identity verification.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Done!">
    Once Stripe onboarding is complete, all new invoices will automatically include a **Pay Now** payment link.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What happens when a client pays

1. Client clicks the **Pay Now** link in the invoice email
2. They're taken to a secure Stripe-hosted payment page
3. After payment, the invoice is automatically marked as **Paid** in Cashflowy
4. The bank transaction (when it arrives) can be automatically matched to the invoice

<Info>
  **Stripe fees apply.** Stripe charges standard processing fees (typically 2.9% + \$0.30 per transaction). These are deducted from the payment before it reaches your bank account. Cashflowy does not charge any additional fees on top of Stripe's.
</Info>