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Setting up Payment Methods

In order to accept payments for invoices, you will need to set up at least one payment method within your Studio Manager Dashboard. This article will go over how to access your Payment Settings in Studio Manager, and how to connect each of the available payment methods: Stripe, PayPal, Bank Transfer (ACH), and Manual Payment.

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Accessing your Payment Settings Page

You can access your Studio Manager's Payments Settings page by going to your Studio Manager Dashboard > Settings > Payments. On this page, you will see your available payment methods.

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Stripe

Stripe is an easy and secure way to accept credit and debit cards online for your invoices. By connecting your Stripe account, you will be able to accept the following:

Generally, Stripe charges a processing fee of 2.9% + $0.30 for each credit/debit card transaction. This rate may vary based on your country. You can visit Stripe's global page to see a list of their supported countries.

 

Connecting your Stripe Account

Steps:

  1. Under Payment Methods, click Get Started with Stripe.Get_Started_with_Stripe_SM.png

  2. You will be redirected to a secure Stripe page, where you will be prompted to connect your existing Stripe account or create a new one by filling out a form.Connect_Stripe_SM_1.png

  3. Once you have successfully connected your Stripe account, your information will be displayed under Payment Methods.Connect_Stripe_SM_2.png

If you ever need to disconnect your Stripe account, you can do so by clicking Disconnect Stripe under your connected account.

 

What will the client see?

When you have your Stripe account connected as a payment method, your client will see a Pay with credit card option when paying for their invoice.

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Bank Transfer (ACH)

When you have Stripe connected as a payment method, you can also enable bank transfers (ACH) as an option for your clients!

This option is only available for users located in the U.S., and you can only accept funds in USD from U.S. bank accounts. Stripe's processing fee for bank transfers is 0.8% + $1.50, capped at a maximum of $6.50.

Enabling Bank Transfer in your Stripe Account

  1. Under your connected Stripe account, click Enable Bank Transfer.Enable_Bank_Transfer_ACH.png

  2. In the Enable Bank Transfer (ACH) pop-up that appears, follow the step-by-step instructions provided to enable ACH directly in your Stripe account.Enable_Bank_Transfer_ACH_Pop-up.png

  3. Once you have enabled ACH in your Stripe account, click Confirm ACH Enabled to enable ACH as a payment method.

Note: Clicking "Confirm ACH Enabled" does not automatically enable ACH in your Stripe account for you, so make sure that you follow the instructions before confirming.

 

What will the client see?

When you have bank transfers enabled as a payment method, your client can select a Bank Transfer option when paying for their invoice. From there, they simply need to click Connect Bank.Bank_Transfer_Client_View_Step_1.png

In the pop-up page that appears, your client will be taken through the necessary steps to securely connect their bank account through Plaid for the transfer.Bank_Transfer_Client_View_Step_2.png

Note: When a client pays through this payment method, it can take up to 5 business days for you to receive acknowledgment of the transfer in your Stripe account. Because of this, please allow up to 7 business days for ACH payments to reflect in your available Stripe balance.

 

Digital Wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Microsoft Pay)

Our Digital Wallet payment options allow your clients to pay for purchases with a single touch using applicable Apple or Android devices.

 

When you have Stripe connected as a payment method, Digital Wallets is enabled by default, and there is no additional set up required.ApplePay_Invoice.png

Apple Pay

The option to pay with Apple Pay is shown to clients using the Safari browser through iOS 10 and macOS Sierra, or later versions. Apple Pay is compatible with the following devices:

  • iPhones: iPhone SE, iPhone 6 and later, iPhone 6 Plus and later
  • iPads: iPad mini 3 and later, iPad Air 2, iPad Pro
  • Macs: MacBook Pro with Touch ID
  • Apple Watch: All generations paired with iPhone 5 and later

Google Pay

The option to checkout with Google Pay is shown to clients using the Chrome 61 browser or newer.

 

Microsoft Pay

The option to checkout with Microsoft Pay is shown to clients using the Microsoft Edge 16.1629 browser or newer.

 

Getting Paid for Payments Processed by Stripe

When an invoice is paid using Stripe as the payment processor, your net profit goes to your Stripe account immediately. The first payout will usually take 7 - 14 days for security purposes but after that, the payouts should move over to the payout schedule available for your business country. You can always review your payout schedule for your invoice's funds in your Stripe Dashboard.

 

PayPal

In Studio Manager, you can connect either your Personal or Business PayPal account to allow your clients to pay for their invoices through PayPal Express Checkout. Checking out with PayPal is easy and secure, and your clients will be directed to a PayPal checkout page to complete their payment.

  • Connecting a Personal PayPal account will allow your client to pay via their PayPal account balance.

  • Connecting a Business PayPal account will allow your client to pay via their PayPal account balance, supported credit cards and debit cards, and Venmo (US only).

Generally, PayPal charges a processing fee of 2.59% + $0.49 for each credit/debit card transaction, and 3.49% + $0.49 for each PayPal account checkout transaction. This rate may vary based on your country, and you can always refer to PayPal’s global page to see a list of their supported countries.

 

Connecting your PayPal Account

  1. Under Payment Methods, click Get Started with PayPal.

  2. In a new browser window, you will be redirected to a secure PayPal page, where you will be prompted to connect your existing PayPal account.

    Note: If PayPal’s page does not open in a new browser window, you will want to confirm that your current browser’s pop-ups are enabled before re-attempting.

  3. Once you have accepted PayPal’s conditions and connected your account, you can click the Go back button to be directed back to Studio Manager.

  4. You can confirm that your PayPal account was successfully connected by reviewing your account information under Payment Methods.

If you ever need to disconnect your PayPal account, you can do so by clicking Disconnect PayPal under your connected account.

 

What will the client see?

When you have your PayPal account connected as a payment method, your client will see a Pay with PayPal method in their invoice which will allow them to check out with your PayPal account’s supported payment options.

 

Getting Paid for Payments Processed by PayPal

After you receive your payment, your money will reside as PayPal balance in your PayPal account. You need to initiate a withdrawal to retrieve the payment from your PayPal account. The time it takes to withdraw is dependent on your country. You can learn more about withdrawal for US PayPal account here: How do I get money out of my PayPal account?

 

Manual Payment

The Manual Payment feature allows you to arrange payment with your client outside of Studio Manager's invoicing system. With Manual Payment, you can set up any preferred payment method for your client, such as cash, check, and bank transfer, and then record those payments manually on your invoices.

Setting up a Manual Payment

Steps:

  1. Under Payment Methods, click + Add manual payment method.Add_Manual_Payment_SM_1.png

  2. In the Add Manual Payment Method pop-up that appears, enter your Payment method name and Payment instructions, and then click Save.Add_Manual_Payment_Method.png

What will the client see?

When you have enabled Manual Payments for your invoice, your client will see the option when paying their invoice. The Manual Payment option will also contain a message section where your client can enter a message to let you know that their payment through this method is on the way.Manual_Payment_SM.png

To learn how to record a manual payment in an invoice once you have received it from your client, click here.

Enabling New Payment Methods for Past Invoices

When you add a new payment method, it will be an accepted payment method for your clients on future invoices by default. For past invoices that were created and sent before you set up your new method, you will need to edit the invoice and enable the new payment method.

 

To make this change, view the specific invoice from your Invoices page, and click Actions > Edit Invoice.Edit_Invoice.png

Then, scroll down to Advanced options. Under Accepted Payment Methods, check the box beside your new payment method to add it as an accepted payment method for this specific invoice.Accepted_Payment_Methods_Edit_Invoice.png

Once you have done this, your client will see the new payment method appear on their invoice as an accepted payment option.