š” Using Stripe for a personal event? Follow these guidelines instead.
Creating a Stripe account is quick. There are two steps: create your account, then complete the account application.
Create your Stripe account
Go to Stripe.com, click Get started, and verify your email (check your inbox).
Complete your account application
Open the account application and fill out the fields. Here's what we recommend for each section. You can always contact us with any questions.
Where are you based?
Location (country): where your bank account is located.
Your product
Under Tell us about your business, you'll notice the language is oriented toward e-commerce, since that's Stripe's focus. Just give a brief description of your event and what you're collecting payments for. If the event or payments are tied to an organization, mention that. A few examples:
Gala: I'm collecting registration fees for our nonprofit's annual gala. We sell tickets to individuals who support our organization's mission. The ticket price (payment) includes admission and varies by entree choice. We collect payment when they register.
Fundraiser: We're selling raffle tickets for our school's annual fundraiser (the Westtown School). Most tickets go to parents of current students, but teachers, faculty, and alumni will likely buy some too.
Private party: I'm asking guests to pre-pay when they RSVP to a surprise party I'm throwing for my wife, so I can cover the upfront deposit the venue requires.
Reunion: I'm collecting payments for Bates College's 20th reunion. We have several activities over the weekend (for example, a golf outing) that I need to pay for ahead of time. Registrants (and those making payments) are members of the class of 1998.
Donation: We're collecting donations for our nonprofit, the Salvation Army. Supporters can reach certain tiers by giving suggested amounts, and they can also donate a custom amount.
Company website
Enter your RSVPify URL, for example https://galablacktie.rsvpify.com/
Account details
Business type: if you're collecting payments for a private party, select Individual / Sole Proprietorship.
EIN / Tax ID: optional for an Individual / Sole Proprietor, so you can leave it blank. Stripe will contact you directly if it's required.
Business address: the address associated with the account holder's bank account (your home address if you're selling tickets for a private party and transferring funds to a personal account).
Identity verification
Stripe uses this section to verify the identity of the person signing up (an individual, an authorized representative of your organization, and so on).
Legal name
Date of birth
Last 4 digits of your Social Security number
Verifying with an API is optional.
Credit card statement details
Business name: something your registrants will recognize on their credit card or bank statement, such as your event or organization name.
Phone number: the number associated with your or your organization's bank account.
Bank details (must be a checking account)
Routing number, account number, and confirm account number.
Phone verification
Verifying by phone helps prevent you from getting locked out of your account. We strongly recommend setting it up.
Finally, click Activate your account.