How to Connect Stripe with Activity Messenger

Olivier Rousseau
23 November 2023 2 min read

This guide is designed to help you seamlessly manage registrations, events, camps, or memberships by simplifying your payment processes.

Setting Up Your Stripe Account

If you haven’t yet ventured into the world of Stripe, don’t worry – setting up an account is straightforward and quick. Once you’re set up with Stripe, you’re ready to integrate it with your Activity Messenger platform.

To create a stripe account, click on this link and create a new account

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How to Integrate Stripe with Activity Messenger

Integrating Stripe into your Activity Messenger account is a breeze. Here’s how:

  1. Access Stripe Integration: In your Activity Messenger dashboard, click on the three dots and select the ‘Stripe credit card bank transfer’ option.
  2. Connect Your Account: Look for the ‘create connect’ button. Clicking this will link your Stripe account to Activity Messenger, enabling you to start processing payments and crafting registration forms.

Connecting Stripe and Activity Messenger

Stripe Integration and Convenience fees

This integration isn’t just about accepting payments; it’s about enhancing your financial management. You can add an admin fee to transactions to offset Stripe fees, giving you more control over your revenue.

add credit card convenience fees to your form

Using Stripe Test Mode to test your registration & payment forms

Once your Stripe account is connected, you have the flexibility to switch between live and test modes. Use the test mode to simulate transactions without any financial impact, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

How to use Stripe test mode

Crafting Your Forms

Creating forms with Activity Messenger is a creative and straightforward process. Our Canva integration allows for visually appealing designs. You can include various elements like classes, personal information fields, waivers, and digital signatures.

swim school registration form for camp

Adding E-commerce Elements

Enhancing your forms with e-commerce capabilities is simple. Whether it’s products, donations, memberships, or gift cards, adding these elements is intuitive. Customize your forms to cater to your specific offerings.

Adding E-commerce Elements to your form

Customizing Payment Options

In the payment section, you can choose to accept credit card payments and bank transfers. Set up your preferred payment options easily, thanks to the Stripe integration.

Adding different payment options to your form with stripe

Completing Transactions

Once your form is shared with participants, they can fill in their details, agree to the terms, and proceed to the payment section. They’ll see the total amount, enter their credit card information, and complete the transaction, all within the secure environment provided by Stripe.

Collecting payments with stripe form

Need More Help?

If you need a more detailed walkthrough or have specific questions, don’t hesitate to visit activitymessenger.com and book a demo. Our team is always ready to assist you in making the most out of your Activity Messenger experience.

Thank you for being a part of our community. We’re committed to helping you streamline your business operations for greater efficiency and success!

Written by Olivier Rousseau Olivier is a kids sports programs owner who has been operating for over a decade with locations in Montreal, Quebec city & Ottawa. He also helps Gymnastics Club, Swim Schools and Dance Studios streamline their operations. He is the co-founder of Activity Messenger an online registration platform for the sports & leisure industry.

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