Stripe Setup

Connecting Stripe lets you accept card payments in-person via Tap to Pay, online via payment links, and through the checkout flow. Setup takes around 10 minutes.

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How It Works

Aestheticc uses Stripe Connect Express. You create your own Stripe account — not a shared merchant account. This means:

• Payouts land directly in your business bank account
• You have your own Stripe dashboard for reporting and disputes
• Aestheticc takes a 2% platform fee per transaction (minimum 20p, capped at £50)
• Stripe's standard card rates apply on top (~1.5% + 20p for UK cards)

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Connecting Your Account

Go to Settings → Payments → Connect Stripe.

This opens Stripe's onboarding flow, which collects:

• Business details and address
• Bank account for payouts
• Identity verification (passport or driving licence)

Stripe handles the verification process. You'll be redirected back to Aestheticc when complete.

If you already have a Stripe account, you can connect it rather than creating a new one.

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After Connecting

Once onboarding is complete, Stripe enables charges and payouts on your account. You'll see a "Connected" status on the Payments settings page.

From here you can accept:

• In-person payments via Tap to Pay
• Online payments via payment links
• Deposits at booking

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Fees Summary

| Transaction type | Platform fee | Notes | |-----------------|-------------|-------| | Online checkout / payment link | 2% (min 20p, max £50) | Stripe card rate added by Stripe | | Tap to Pay / card reader | 2% total | Direct charge to connected account | | Manual payment (cash / bank) | None | Not processed through Stripe |

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Related Guides

• Tap to Pay
• Payment Links
• Refunds

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Need help? support@aestheti.cc