paymentsintermediate⏱ 30 min setup
Stripe
Industry standard payment processing. Subscriptions, one-time payments, invoicing.
Plain language
What is it?
The most widely used payment processing service. It handles credit cards, subscriptions, and marketplace payments securely.
Why use it at a hackathon?
When your app needs to charge money — for services, memberships, or products — Stripe is the industry standard and trusted by millions of businesses.
Common use
Sliding-scale services for low-income users, subscription tools, marketplace platforms, donation collection for nonprofits.
Tags
subscriptionscheckoutinvoicingwebhooks
At a glance
Setup time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: intermediate
Skill: Intermediate. You'll need to understand webhooks (automated notifications) and follow Stripe's setup guide carefully. Worth the effort.
Impact context
Challenge domains
Economic EquityEducation & AccessFood & AgricultureHealth & Wellbeing
SDGs
No PovertyDecent WorkReduced InequalitiesZero Hunger
Related components
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