Ippon System Help

Connecting Stripe

Accept credit card payments from your members by connecting your Stripe account.

Time

2-5 minutes

Cost

Free to connect

Requirements

Email address

Stripe is a payment processor that allows you to accept credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other payment methods from your members. Connecting your Stripe account is quick and secure - you don't need any technical knowledge.

1

Navigate to Payment Settings

From your club dashboard, click on Settings in the sidebar, then select Payment Provider.

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Judo Club

1. Click Settings in the sidebar

Settings

2. Select Payment Provider

2

Click Connect Stripe Account

On the Payment Provider page, find the Stripe section and click the purple Connect Stripe Account button.

Click this button

Stripe

Accept credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay online. Best for online-only payments.

2.9% + $0.30 per transaction

Click the purple button to start the connection process

3

Complete Stripe Authorization

You'll be redirected to Stripe's secure website. Here's what to expect:

If you already have a Stripe account:

  1. Log in with your existing Stripe email and password
  2. Review the permissions requested by Ippon System
  3. Click "Connect" or "Authorize"

If you don't have a Stripe account:

  1. Fill in your email address and create a password
  2. Enter your business information (club name, type, etc.)
  3. Click "Connect" to create your account and authorize the connection
You can use an existing Stripe account if you already have one for your business. The connection process is the same - just log in when prompted.
4

Connection Complete

After authorizing on Stripe, you'll be redirected back to Ippon System. Your Stripe connection status will show as Connected.

Stripe

Connected

Accept credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay online. Best for online-only payments.

2.9% + $0.30 per transaction
✓ Active for Online Payments
Charges Enabled:✓ YesPayouts Enabled:✓ Yes

Your Stripe connection is now active

You can now accept payments!

Members can immediately start making payments online. You'll receive payments directly to your Stripe account.

What Happens Next?

Immediately After Connecting

  • You can accept test payments right away
  • Your members can make payments online
  • No additional setup needed in Ippon System

Within 24-48 Hours

Stripe will send you an email with steps to complete your account setup:

  • Add your bank account (so you receive payouts)
  • Complete identity verification
  • Provide business documentation (if applicable)

Complete Stripe Verification

While test payments work immediately, you'll need to complete Stripe's verification to accept live payments and receive money in your bank account.

Understanding Your Payment Setup

Your club has two separate payment systems:

💰 Member Payments (What You Just Set Up)

Money IN to your club. Members pay you for classes, memberships, events, and merchandise. Goes directly to YOUR Stripe account and then to YOUR bank.

📋 Platform Subscription (Separate)

Money OUT from your club. You pay Ippon System for using the platform. Charged from your credit/debit card. Set up in Settings → Platform Billing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Need Help?

Platform Support

Stripe Support