Applies to Version(s): 3.9.x  Series

Complexity Level: Easy 

Estimated Time for Completion: 7 minutes 


Setting up Stripe Payment Gateway


To set up a Stripe account for your business, click here.


Once you've completed the signup with Stripe and have obtained the API Secret Key and API Publishable Key, you are ready to set up this gateway within your PinnacleCart admin area.


Follow these steps:

  1. In your control panel, go to Settings > Payments & Taxes > Payment Methods.
  2. In the Third-Party Payment Providers, select Stripe from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click Setup.
  4. Fill in your API Secret Key and API Publishable Key.

activate stripe payment method


        5. Now, click Edit to the right of Stripe. Scroll down to Presentation Settings. Set the following:

  • Payment Method Title - This is set to 'Stripe' by default. This is what your customers will see when making a payment. You might want to change it to 'Credit Card Payment' or something similar to avoid confusion.
  • Priority - If more than one Payment Gateway is set up in your cart, priority determines how they are sorted.
  • Checkout Page Instructions - This is what your customers will see after checking out the orders.
  • Thank You Page Instructions - This is what your customers will see when the order is completed.


stripe presentation settings


        6. Scroll down to Other Settings. Input the URL to Gateway provided by Stripe after creating your account.



stripe other settings



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