How to Set Up Stripe with Zipper

Zipper uses Stripe Connect to process payments. Once you connect a Stripe account, you can sell packages, booking credits, event registrations, class drop-ins, and appointments directly through Zipper.

Video Walkthrough

1. Sign in to Zipper

Log in to your Zipper admin account from a desktop browser. The Stripe connection flow needs to redirect to Stripe and back, so it’s easiest on desktop.

2. Open Settings > Integrations

Go to Settings > Integrations and click Connect Stripe Account.

3. Create your Stripe Connect account

Click Connect Stripe Account and follow Stripe’s prompts. You’ll provide your business details, bank account, and identity verification. Stripe walks you through every field.

When the flow completes, Stripe redirects you back to Zipper and the integration is live.

4. Start charging in Zipper

With Stripe connected, you can now:

• Create paid packages and booking credits
• Sell event registrations
• Charge for classes and appointments
• Send invoices and process card-on-file payments

Understanding Stripe Payment Processing Fees

What are the fees?

Standard credit card processing fees apply through Stripe Connect:

• 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction for one-off packages
• 3.4% + $0.30 per transaction for subscriptions

Fees apply uniformly across card types (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover). Zipper’s own platform fees are tier-based — check your plan in Pricing for specifics. Zipper doesn’t add processing fees beyond any platform fee for your tier.

When are fees deducted?

Fees are deducted at the point of sale. For example, on a $100 subscription charge the Stripe fee is about $3.70, so you receive about $96.30.

Payout schedule

Payout frequency is controlled in your Stripe settings:

1. Log into the Stripe Dashboard
2. Go to Settings > Payouts
3. Choose your preferred schedule (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Manual) and save

Standard payout timing is 2 business days for US accounts (e.g., Monday’s sales deposit on Wednesday). Some accounts may have different timing based on Stripe’s risk assessment.

Pass fees to customers (optional)

1. Edit the product
2. Enable Pass on Stripe and platform fees to the customer
3. Save the product

A “Platform Fee” line item is added to the customer’s total.

Viewing fee details

1. Log into the Stripe Dashboard → Payments
2. Click any transaction → view the Fee section

FAQ

I already have a Stripe account — can I just plug it in?

You still need to create a new Stripe Connect account through Zipper’s flow. Stripe Connect is what lets Zipper attach your products to classes, events, and appointments correctly. Your existing Stripe account is unaffected.

Related

• Tracking external payments in Zipper
• How to update your payment method
• Payments feature

If you run into any issues, please email support@joinzipper.com.

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