Connecting an external payment provider helps you take full control of your company transactions. If you act as a merchant of record and want to charge guests directly, this integration allows you to accept payments and send payouts globally. Rentals United integrates with Stripe to streamline your payment processing.
Before connecting Stripe, review the charging policy of your connected channels. Some channels, such as Airbnb, process payments on their own and don't require an external payment service.
Stripe processes payments in more than 135 currencies and supports clients in 47 countries. Check if Stripe operates in your country at Stripe Global.
Connect your Stripe account
Follow the steps below to connect your Stripe account to Rentals United.
Step by step:
- Log in to your Rentals United account.
- From the main menu, select Services.
- Switch to Find Services and navigate to Stripe.
- Open the Stripe service and click Get connected.
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The Stripe log-in page opens.
- Existing clients: Provide the credentials to an already existing Stripe account and follow the instructions to link your Stripe account with the Rentals United account.
- New clients: Provide the email address and password that you want to use for your Stripe account and click Continue. You will receive a message with detailed instructions to you inbox to activate your account. Stripe assigns you a user ID and Rentals United saves this user ID automatically to your Stripe set up.
- You are ready to use Stripe.
Note that by proceeding, you agree to authorize Rentals United to access your data and manage certain actions on your behalf.
Extra costs and other information
Rentals United fees
The Stripe service is extra paid. The Rentals United fee for using Stripe is 0.5%, charged from the total Stripe transaction value. The charge will be automatically added to your monthly invoice.
Stripe pricing options
Having an account with Stripe may be extra paid. Depending on the billing plan you select with Stripe, the costs may differ. You can check details of each option at Stripe Pricing.
Transfers and Payments
Payments for reservations are taken by Stripe via the Rentals United platform. Only the first successful payment is withheld for 7 - 10 days. Then, you can set up the release date of the funds up to your convenience. Released funds will be sent directly to your chosen bank account.
Further information on transfers and payments can be found at Stripe Transfers and Deposits.