How to Collect Payments with Stripe and Google Forms

If you’re using Google Forms to collect registrations, donations, or ticket sales, you may want to integrate a payment gateway like Stripe.

While Google Forms doesn’t natively support payments, there are ways to make it work. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to add Stripe to Google Forms.

Why Use Stripe with Google Forms?

Stripe is a popular payment processor known for its security, scalability, and ease of use. By integrating Stripe with your Google Forms, you can collect payments directly from your customers without the need for a separate tool.

Common use cases include:

• Event registrations for workshops, conferences, or tournaments
• Membership fees for clubs or organizations
• Merchandise sales during fundraisers or recitals
• Online registration for classes, activities and camps

How to Integrate Stripe with Google Forms

1. Create Your Google Form

Start by designing a form to collect the information you need before asking for a payment. For example:

• Name
• Email
• Adress
• Product or service selection
• Liability Waiver

Make sure that you include all of the relevant details that your customers will need to complete the purchase.

2. Connect Google Forms to a Third-Party Tool

You’ll need a third-party integration like Zapier, NearTail, or GetFormPay because Google Forms alone can’t handle payments. Here’s how it works:

Using Zapier:

1. Sign up for Zapier: Create a Zapier account
2. Create a Zap: Choose Google Forms as the trigger and Stripe as the action.
3. Map the fields: Ensure the form responses match Stripe’s fields, such as name, email, and amount.
4. Test and activate: Run a test to confirm everything is working and then turn on your Zap.

Using Neartail:

1. Install the Formfacade add-on for Google Forms.
2. Customize your form to include a payment button linked to Stripe.
3. Publish the form and test the payment process.

Using GetFormPay:

1. Create an account on GetFormPay and connect your Stripe account.
2. Import your Google Form into GetFormPay.
3. Add a payment step to your form.
4. Share the form link with your audience.

 

3. Test the Payment Process

Before going live, run a few tests to ensure that payments are processed correctly and that your form fields capture all the required data.

The Limitations of Using Stripe with Google Forms

While integrating Stripe with Google Forms is possible, it comes with a few challenges:

• Technical complexity: Requires multiple third-party tools and configurations.
• Limited design options: Google Forms offers basic customization, but this may not be enough to help you brand.
• Separate workflows: Complicating reporting and tracking, payments and registrations are handled in different systems.
• Add-on for digital signatures: If your form requires a legal liability waiver and a digital signature, you’ll need another add-on.
• Lacks class specific features: Lacks the ability to track attendance, send bulk sms to participants and automate start of session reminders.

Simplify Payments with Activity Messenger

You might not have the time, will or technical expertise to piecing together integrations simply to collect payments from your google forms. If that’s your case then Activity Messenger might worth exploring.
Our simple to use form-building tools offers a streamlined solution for managing registrations and payments in one place. Here’s how it makes your life easier:

1. Built-In Stripe Integration

Activity Messenger has Stripe built directly into its platform, so you can collect payments without any third-party tools. Whether it’s for class registrations, event tickets, or merchandise sales, everything is handled seamlessly.

2. Canva Integration for Branding

Easily design stunning, branded forms with Canva directly in Activity Messenger, ensuring a professional look.

3. End-to-End Automation

Activity Messenger combines forms, invoicing, automated reminders, and payment processing into a single tool. This means:

• No manual syncing between platforms.
• Automated follow-ups like confirmation emails and reminders.
• Real-time reporting for registrations and payments.

4. Attendance Tracking Made Easy

Track participation effortlessly using integrated tools for classes and events.

5. Integrated Communication Tools

Send SMS, emails, and newsletters directly from the platform, keeping everyone in the loop.

For Canadian organizations, you can integrate Interac e-transfer payments to your bilingual registration form if you don’t want to take payments by credit card and all of your data is stored in Canada. For all these reasons, Activity Messenger can be a great alternative to Google Forms for businesses and organizations operating in Canada.

Why Consider Activity Messenger Over Google Forms when Integrating Stripe

Feature	Google Forms	Activity Messenger
Ease of Use	Requires third-party tools and setup	All-in-one platform
Customization	Limited design options	Fully branded forms
Automation	Manual follow-ups	Automated emails and reminders
Payment Integration	Indirect (via Zapier or similar tools)	Direct (built into the platform)

 

Conclusion

While it’s possible to integrate Stripe with Google Forms, the process can be time consuming, technical and requires third-party tools. If you’re looking for a simpler, more customizable solution, Activity Messenger is for you. With built-in payment processing, customizable forms, and automation tools, it’s the ideal choice for streamlining your workflow and growing your business.

Ready to simplify your registrations and payments? Learn more about Activity Messenger today!