Help Article: Connecting Your Stripe Express Account to Your Best of Platform
Overview
Integrating your Stripe Express account with your Best of platform streamlines payment processing and payout management. Our platform leverages Stripe's Connect feature, allowing you to easily create or connect a Stripe Express account. Follow this guide for a straightforward setup, ensuring secure and efficient financial transactions within your organization.
Before You Get Started:
Ensure you have administrative access to your Best of account to modify organization settings.
If you don't already have a Stripe Express account, don't worry. You can create one directly through the integration process.
Requirements for Setting Up a Stripe Express Account
Before you create a Stripe Express account, ensure you have the following information and documents ready:
Business Information:
Legal Business Name: The official name of your business as registered in your country.
Business Type: Your business structure (e.g., sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership).
Industry: The primary industry in which your business operates.
Personal Information:
Full Name and Date of Birth: The personal details of the business owner or the primary account holder.
Home Address: The residential address of the business owner or the primary account holder.
Contact Information: A valid email address and phone number for account verification and communication purposes.
Bank Account Details:
Account Number: The number of the bank account where Stripe will send your payouts.
Routing Number: The routing number of your bank (varies by country).
Tax Information:
Tax Identification Number (TIN): Such as an Employer Identification Number (EIN) in the US or the relevant tax ID for your country.
VAT Number (if applicable): Required in some jurisdictions for Value Added Tax purposes.
Verification Documents:
Government-Issued ID: A clear, valid photo ID of the business owner or the primary account holder (e.g., passport, driver's license).
Company Documents: Documents proving the existence and operation of your business (varies by country and business type).
Having this information at hand will streamline the account setup process on Stripe Express.
Steps to Connect Your Stripe Express to Best of
Access Org Settings:
Log into your Best of account.
In the left-hand navigation bar, click on "Org Settings" to access your organization's settings.
Locate Stripe Integration Section
Within Org Settings, find the header “Connect to Stripe”
Initiate Stripe Express Connection or Account Creation:
Choose your country and hit the “Connect with Stripe” button
If you don't have a Stripe Express account yet, you'll be guided to create one as part of the integration process.
There may be red text that says “You didn’t finish your Stripe Onboarding Process” if you started the process and did not finish it.
Create or Authenticate with Stripe Express:
You'll be redirected to a Stripe Express page.
If you're creating a new account, follow the prompts to input your business and personal details. Stripe's straightforward process will guide you through each step.
If you already have an account, log in using your Stripe Express credentials. Ensure you're using an account with the necessary permissions.
Authorize the Connection:
After logging in or creating your new account, authorize the connection between Scenethink and Stripe Express.
Carefully review the permissions and understand the access level granted to Best of Platforms.
Confirm the connection by clicking on "Authorize access to this account" or a similar button.
Confirm Integration on Best of Platforms:
After authorization, you'll be redirected back to your Best of Platforms Org Settings.
If the “Connected with Stripe” button is grayed out with a green checkmark, your connection was successful.
Conclusion
Connecting or creating a Stripe Express account is designed to be easy and efficient, ensuring you can manage payments and payouts without hassle. Being prepared with the necessary information and documents will streamline the setup process. For any questions or assistance, email support@cityspark.com.