Offer additional payment methods through Stripe and Checkfront Payments, 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 or Stripe as your Payment Provider.
- You require Admin permissions to manage payments.
Feature Overview
Back to topOur Stripe and Checkfront Payments payment provider integrations offer additional payment methods alongside 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
Back to topPayment method support varies depending on the business region and currency.
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Apple Pay |
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"Allow customers to securely make payments using Apple Pay on their iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch." ~ Stripe Apple Pay is auto-enabled for those 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 if they want to pay with Apple Pay. |
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Google Pay |
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"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 auto-enabled for those accounts using Checkfront Payments. |
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Alipay |
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"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 travellers. |
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iDEAL |
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"iDEAL is a Netherlands-based payment method that allows customers to complete transactions online using their bank credentials." ~ Stripe Accounts within supported countries can accept payments from Customers in the Netherlands with local currency settlement. |
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Flex Pay |
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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 auto-enabled for eligible accounts using Checkfront Payments and meeting Merchant Category Code requirements. Reach out to Customer Support to learn more. |
Enabling additional payment methods
Back to topFrom 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 meet the payment provider requirements in terms of locale and currency.
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Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Flex Pay are auto-enabled for those accounts using Checkfront Payments. |
Paying with additional payment methods
Back to topOnce 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.
Prerequisites for Bookers Using Apple Pay or Google PayThe 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. |