How do I set up my Stripe account to get paid on Locals?
What is Stripe?
Stripe is a technology company that securely processes online payments for internet businesses.
Creators are paid through their Stripe account whenever a supporter of the community subscribes. You can either create a Stripe account (or already have one) prior to connecting it to Locals or you can start the process through Locals.
Creating a Stripe account
This process can take around 10-15 minutes
- Go to sign up on Stripe
- Verify your email
- Fill in Information
What are some of the information that Stripe requires during the set up?
- Your business name/address (You don't have to be a business to use Stripe. Simply sign up as a Sole Proprietor and enter your address)
- Personal information such as legal name, email, DOB, home address, phone number, and last 4 digits of SSN
- Government issued ID
- Information about your business (if applicable including proof of credit card statements)
- Your bank routing and account numbers (so Stripe knows where to send your money)
How do I connect my Stripe to Locals?
- Log into your Locals community
- Go to the Community Admin panel (located under your username menu)
- Go to Payment Setup on the left side menu
- Click on Connect under Connect My Stripe
- a. If you already have a Stripe account at this point, Sign in
- b. If you didn't create a Stripe account yet, fill out Stripe's form (this can take 10-15 min)
- Once you've completed the form, you will return to the Community Admin panel. If you connected Stripe correctly, you will see your Stripe key displayed
Updated on: 17/08/2021