How To Setup Stripe Recurring Payments (FREE)

[@vincentczepiel2927]

Great tutorial. Clear, concise and easy to understand. Thanks!

[@darrelwilson]

You're welcome!

[@darrelwilson]

Feel free to drop me a comment below

[@Emprende12454]

Price table?

[@GonzaloFichera]

If I have 2 digital products, Standard & Premium, how can they move from Standard to Premium or Premium to Standard and not be double charged that month? Is there any configuration/watchout I need to take care of? Regards

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! To manage upgrades or downgrades between your Standard and Premium digital products without double charging, you can use Stripe's proration feature. This will ensure that when a customer switches plans, they’re only charged for the difference based on the time remaining in the billing cycle. Just make sure proration is enabled in your Stripe account settings. This way, customers are billed fairly and won't be double charged. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@CaDa-n7f]

what is the real-life management for good/bad payments each cycle ... let's say you have 1000 customers billed monthly on 10th of the month...there is always going to be some bads. as well as confirm the goods. how does one efficiently see this....and is there a way to export the list of 1000 payment status each month in order to cross reference with our in-house management database?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! To efficiently manage payment statuses for a large number of customers, you can leverage Stripe's built-in reporting features. Stripe provides a detailed dashboard where you can track successful, pending, and failed payments for each billing cycle. You can export these payment statuses as CSV files for each cycle, which you can then cross-reference with your in-house management database. Additionally, setting up automated email notifications for failed payments and using webhooks can help you stay on top of any issues. This will help streamline your process and ensure accurate record-keeping. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below!

[@CaDa-n7f]

@@darrelwilson much thanks on this reply. lots of clips on set up - - very few / none about this reality .... thanks again

[@elliejang9968]

Thanks for the great video but I couldn't really get the answer i was looking for. I'm trying to create a payment link that allows subscription - even though they pay, only charge on the certain day of the month. Can I achieve this with re-occuring payment link option or still need to setup subscription. Second question is, if I don't have existing customers yet, can i still create a subscription? Thanks a lot!

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! To charge on a specific day of the month, you'll need to set up a subscription in Stripe, as the recurring payment link won’t allow for delayed charges. As for your second question, yes, you can still create a subscription even without existing customers. The subscription will activate once someone subscribes. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@jobotrak]

Awesome video Darrel! could you tell me what software you used to create the demo video? thanks

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Thanks for watching! I used final cut pro to create the demo video-it’s great for screen recording and editing. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@Karter315]

Can this be used for a payment plan (installment) type of subscription that ends when a defined total has been reached?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! This setup works for ongoing subscriptions but not for fixed installment plans. For installment payments, you can use a WooCommerce plugin like Deposits & Partial Payments or Subscription Payment Plans. feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@MsMickyK]

@@darrelwilson Thank you for the video. So, does that mean that Stripe doesn't offer any options for payment plans or partial payments?

[@iqwebserve3973]

Agree, great video for switching-to-Stripe users like myself. Thanks

[@darrelwilson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@armellem8660]

Thank you Darrel ! That was helpful

[@darrelwilson]

Anytime :) if you need help feel free to drop your questions in the comments below .

[@FraserGTHay]

Thanks bro for such a great information. I was searching for how to integrate stripe on website directly, and you explained it nicely.... Thanks again

[@darrelwilson]

enjoy ! , if you need help feel free to drop your questions in the comments .

[@AxelGM310]

hey there! Super interesting! I' d like to have a yearly subscription that ends every 31th of December regardless of your date of subscription. How could I do it?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! To set up a yearly subscription that ends on December 31st, regardless of the subscription start date, you can use Stripe's prorated billing feature. You'll need to create a custom schedule in your payment gateway or subscription plugin that charges the full annual amount but prorates the first payment based on the start date. Then, set the renewal date for every January 1st. This way, all subscriptions will renew on the same day each year. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@jpanime2958]

Thank you so much it was fun to watch but I'm also intrested in understanding how the user can manage their payment and if they can cancel their payment 🤔

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! To manage payments and allow users to cancel payments with Stripe, integrate Stripe's Dashboard where users can view their payment history and manage subscriptions. You can also use plugins or custom code to provide users with options to cancel their subscriptions directly from your site. Make sure your setup includes these features for a smooth user experience. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@jeeofalltrades]

Hi Darrel, I need help setting up billing dates in Stripe. I want all customers charged on the 15th of each month, regardless of their checkout date. I’ve tested this with a subscription in a test customer account, but I'm unsure how to apply it to new customers. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! To charge all customers on the 15th of each month regardless of their checkout date, you'll need to set a "billing anchor" in Stripe. This will ensure all subscriptions align with that specific date. You can configure this by using Stripe's API or through the Stripe Dashboard by setting the billing cycle anchor to the 15th during the subscription creation process. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@WalkingWithKB]

So good and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@darrelwilson]

hey thanks Enjoy :) if you need help feel free to drop your questions in the comments below .

[@WalkingWithKB]

@@darrelwilson Thank you sir. I really appreciate it...

[@VeeyaCee]

Thank you, your stripe vlogs are amazing! I learned a lot! - Kevin

[@darrelwilson]

hey , thanks Kevin Enjoy :) if you need help feel free to drop your questions in the comments below .

[@delanamckay]

@@darrelwilson Thanks! I'm about to use paypal subscription option but thought I'd look into stripe also. This was helpful. Question. The way it works is the promo link to sign up for the monthly membership subscription. They go to the processor, make their payment. Then they need to be directed to a specific page once the payment is made. Not the front website, but a specific URL. Most people go about it as registering the membership first but I want them to buy the membership first and then they get the registration link. Is that doable with stripe and if so do you have another video covering how that works or is implemented? Also, do I have to manually do invoices for all the members every time it's due or does stripe just charge them until they cancel through stripe? If they cancel through stripe, what happens? Do I get notified of the cancellation? Is there any option with stripe to cc another email for cancellations? For example, Joe signs up and later cancels. Is it doable that stripe sends me the cancellation info about Joe but I can also have a notice sent to a second email? Thanks!

[@michaelfoerster3364]

Nice, how do you deal with inflation and to increase the subscription after one year?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! To handle inflation and increase subscriptions after one year, you can set up annual price adjustments in Stripe. Communicate the changes clearly to your customers in advance. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments!

[@JanPieter1974]

Is it possible to have stripe obligate a 3 month plan which bills monthly? So the customer commits to a 3 month plan of monthly billing and then can cancel after but not during the 3 months?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Yes, it's possible to set up a 3-month commitment plan with monthly billing on Stripe. You can configure this by creating a subscription plan with a minimum term of 3 months. In Stripe, you can use a combination of trial periods and minimum commitment settings to ensure that customers are billed monthly but can't cancel until the 3-month period is over. After the 3 months, the subscription can continue on a month-to-month basis, and the customer can cancel anytime. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@Angelo-q6f]

​@@darrelwilson When creating a 3 month contract, I am able to select min term 3 monthly cycles, however the subscription then states that it ends on the 3rd cycle and I'm unable to understand how I can change this so that it continues as you state on a month to month rolling basis. What am I doing wrong? Thanks!

[@cocoabean321ify]

When you setup the recurring product, will that automatically charge them every month once they enter their billing info?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Yes, when you set up a recurring product with Stripe and your customer enters their billing info, they will be automatically charged every month. If you have more questions, feel free to drop them in the comments below.

[@cocoabean321ify]

@@darrelwilson great! (Wasn't sure if there was an additional step), thanks!

[@ThriveNestTz]

can this be used for monthly donation on a charity website?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Yes, you can use Stripe recurring payments for monthly donations on a charity website by setting up recurring payment plans. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@Jerseychiefa]

Is it necessary to create an invoice when I’m using just the link and sending it direct through text message what’s the difference and do I need to get their emails or can I just send a link through text message and they sign up no invoice needed?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! When using a Stripe payment link, you don't need to create an invoice separately. The payment link itself can be sent directly through text, and customers can sign up without needing an invoice. Collecting their email is optional but useful for sending payment confirmations or future communications. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@Jerseychiefa]

@@darrelwilson how do I set up a date to pull out the money

[@elliejang9968]

@@Jerseychiefa I have the exactly same question on the occuring payment link! have you found an answer for this?

[@talons2112]

What about other payment methods? I have PayPal and stripe.

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! If you're using PayPal and Stripe, you're already set with two of the most popular payment methods. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@happyeggroll5267]

5:58. I'm surprised PayPal isn't there. Any way to add it?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! To add PayPal, you'll need to install the WooCommerce PayPal Payments plugin. Once installed, you can configure it to accept both one-time and recurring payments alongside Stripe. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below!

[@anasmohamed7110]

how are they automatically charged every month if the payment page does not request sort code and account number for direct debit?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Stripe doesn't use sort codes or account numbers for recurring payments. Instead, it works through credit/debit cards. When a customer subscribes, Stripe securely saves their card info, and then charges it automatically every month. You just need to set up the subscription plan in Stripe, and they'll handle the rest. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below!

[@xinyunhealingspace]

hi if i were to charge my customer on 12 month subscription, can he cancel the subscription by his own?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Yes, if you set up a 12-month subscription using Stripe, your customer can cancel the subscription on their own. You can enable this feature by integrating Stripe with a subscription management plugin like WooCommerce Subscriptions, which provides a customer portal for managing their subscriptions. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments.

[@xinyunwong8511]

@@darrelwilsonhow I can don’t allow my customer to cancel subscription on their own?

[@dottiearnold6054]

I want to create a product that gives the first month free but then charges the recurring plan on the first of each month for every customer. Is there a way to do that in the product set up without having to manually adjust each customer's plan?

[@darrelwilson]

Yes, you can achieve this by using a subscription plugin like WooCommerce Subscriptions. It allows you to set up a free trial for the first month and then automatically charges customers on the first of each month without needing to adjust each plan manually.

[@richard1345p]

​@@darrelwilson Hi! And how do I tie the stripe subscription to a user role or to a membership when I'm using WooMembership and WooSubscription.?

[@bardlardstudios7035]

Great video!

[@darrelwilson]

hey thanks Enjoy :) if you need help feel free to drop your questions in the comments below .

[@botblitzers]

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[@darrelwilson]

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[@MouhcineNouidi]

Thanks for great information ❤❤

[@darrelwilson]

You are welcome!

[@netdragon256]

Warning: For mobile apps this is against the TOS for both Apple and Google as of a couple years ago.

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Good point. Yes, using Stripe for recurring payments in mobile apps can violate Apple and Google's policies. Always check their latest guidelines to avoid issues. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@GonzaloFichera]

How can my customers unsubscribe from my services?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! To allow your customers to unsubscribe from your services, you can set up a "Cancel Subscription" button in their account settings on your website. This button should be linked to Stripe's customer portal, where they can easily manage and cancel their subscriptions. Alternatively, you can handle cancellations manually by providing a contact form or email address for customers to request unsubscribing. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@eekeek433]

Thank you for sharing, and you look beautiful :)

[@darrelwilson]

why thank you :)

[@happyeggroll5267]

I was thinking Patreon but their 8%+ processing fees is wild compared to this.

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! You're right-Patreon's fees can add up. With Stripe, you get more control and typically lower fees, especially for recurring payments, making it a better deal if you're looking to reduce costs. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below!