Pixieset Payments is our fully integrated solution for Studio Manager that makes it easy to accept more payment methods securely online. As clients pay their invoices, enjoy full visibility of incoming transactions and your next payout right from your Pixieset Dashboard. If you are currently using Stripe to accept payments, this guide will help you make the switch to Pixieset Payments with ease.
Note: Pixieset Payments is available to users in the United States and Canada.
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Why switch to Pixieset Payments?
Pixieset Payments is our integrated payment system, powered by Stripe but designed specifically for photographers.
By using Pixieset Payments, you can manage all your sales in one place, saving time and helping you earn more with ease. Plus, you unlock exclusive features that are tailored to fit the way photographers run their businesses. It’s a simple, streamlined way to handle payments so you can focus on what you do best—your photography.
Here are some ways Pixieset Payments makes it easier to run your business:
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Seamless integration: Manage payments within Pixieset— no switching platforms or accounts. Everything is connected to Studio Manager for easy bookings, contracts, invoices, and payments.
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Flexible payment options: Your clients can choose from a variety of methods, including Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) options Affirm and Klarna. This allows them to split their session cost into manageable payments, while you still receive the full amount upfront.
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Pixieset support: Enjoy our top-tier support— our team helps you directly, without needing to navigate Stripe’s system.
Activating Pixieset Payments
To switch to Pixieset Payments:
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Go to Settings > Payments.
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Click Activate Pixieset Payments.
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Complete the onboarding process. During this, you can choose to copy over your details from your existing Stripe account (some verification steps may still be required).
What to know after switching
Once your application is approved:
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Stripe will be disconnected from your Pixieset account. Payments previously processed by Stripe remain available in your Pixieset Dashboard for review. You can manage these directly through your Stripe Dashboard, if needed.
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Your first payout with Pixieset Payments will be accelerated (based on eligibility). The initial 5-10 day waiting period for your first payout may be bypassed and accelerated depending on your previous history of processing payments with Stripe. Subsequent payouts will be made according to your payout schedule.
Pixieset Payments is fully integrated into Studio Manager, so you have complete visibility of your payments and payout details right from your dashboard. You can go to Payments to view your transaction and payout details. Learn more: Getting Started with Pixieset Payments
Stay tuned for more exciting features planned for Pixieset Payments, including instant payouts, extra reporting tools and more.