Offer additional payment methods through Stripe, Checkfront Payments, and Adyen, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, iDEAL, and Flex Pay (formerly Uplift). Learn how to enable and initiate these additional payment methods.
Accessing the features mentioned in this article
Where can I find this feature using the top menu?
- Manage > Ecommerce Setup > Payment tab > Checkfront Payments/Stripe > Additional Payment Methods
What more do I need to use this feature?
- You must have Checkfront Payments, Stripe, or Adyen as your Payment Provider.
- You require Admin permissions to manage payments.
Feature Overview
Our Stripe and Checkfront Payments integrations offer additional payment methods beyond traditional card payments. Operators can provide the option to pay using:
- Browser wallets with saved cards or stored balances
- Banking credentials via bank redirects
- Buy now, pay later loans
We present these options in more detail below.
Additional payment methods
Payment method support varies by business region and currency.
| Type | Provider | Region | Learn More |
| Apple Pay | |||
| Browser wallet | Global |
"Allow customers to securely make payments using Apple Pay on their iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch." ~ Stripe Apple Pay is automatically enabled for accounts using Checkfront Payments. Apple Pay does not support iFrames, so it does not work with our Booking Widget, which is built using iFrames. Customers must book directly through our Hosted Customer Booking page to pay with Apple Pay. |
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| Google Pay | |||
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Browser wallet
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Global |
"Google Pay allows customers to make payments in your app or website using any credit or debit card saved to their Google Account, including those from Google Play, YouTube, Chrome, or an Android device." ~ Stripe
Google Pay is automatically enabled for accounts using Checkfront Payments. |
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| Alipay | |||
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Browser wallet
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Asia |
"Alipay is a digital wallet in China...users can pay on the web or a mobile device using login credentials or their Alipay app." ~ Stripe Accounts within supported countries can accept payments from Chinese consumers, overseas Chinese, and Chinese travelers. |
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| iDEAL | |||
| Bank redirect | Europe |
"iDEAL is a Netherlands-based payment method that allows customers to complete transactions online using their bank credentials." ~ Stripe Accounts in supported countries can accept payments from Customers in the Netherlands with local-currency settlement. |
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| Flex Pay | |||
| Buy now, pay later service | Canada | United States |
Allow your Customers to buy now and pay later via the Flex Pay additional payment method for those accounts using Checkfront Payments. Flex Pay is automatically enabled for eligible accounts that use Checkfront Payments and meet the Merchant Category Code requirements. Reach out to Customer Support to learn more. |
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Turning on additional payment methods in Checkfront Payments or Stripe
From the Add-on Setup modal for either Stripe or Checkfront Payments, choose which additional payment method to offer from the Additional Payment Methods dropdown menu.
The selected payment method should meet your business needs, and your Stripe and Checkfront accounts must comply with the payment provider's requirements for locale and currency.
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Auto-enabled payment methods Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Flex Pay are automatically enabled for eligible accounts using Checkfront Payments. |
Turning on Apple Pay and Google Pay in Adyen
Do you want to accept Apple Pay or Google Pay? These need to be requested and approved in your Adyen Customer Area first. Checkfront can't turn them on for you.
See Adyen's help article on adding a payment method for the full steps.
Paying with additional payment methods
Once activated, the relevant payment methods, such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Flex Pay (formerly Uplift), are available on the Checkfront Payment page.
Clicking on the payment button takes the Booker through the selected payment option and then returns them to the Payment page with a success or failure message, depending on the payment status.
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Prerequisites for Bookers using Apple Pay or Google Pay The payment buttons only appear to Bookers with Apple Pay or Google Pay. You can advise your Bookers to set up their browser wallets before booking if they want to use this payment method. Google Pay
→ See Google Wallet Help for more information. Apple Pay
→ See Apple Pay Support for more information. |