SalesThumb uses Stripe Connect, which means each shop has its own Stripe account and gets paid directly. We never hold your funds.
Setup (~3 minutes)
1. In SalesThumb, go to Settings → Payments → Connect Stripe. 2. You'll redirect to Stripe Connect OAuth. Sign in to your existing Stripe account, OR create one if you don't have it. 3. Stripe asks for business info (legal name, address, tax ID). New accounts: ~5 minutes; existing accounts: instant. 4. Approve the Connect connection. Stripe redirects you back to SalesThumb. 5. You're done — payments are live.
What unlocks once connected
- Public booking page can capture deposits at booking time.
- Quotes can include a "Pay deposit" Stripe checkout link.
- Invoices can include a "Pay now" link (card or ACH).
- Stripe Terminal for card-present payments at the front desk.
- Refunds + partial refunds initiated from SalesThumb, processed by Stripe.
Tips for new Stripe accounts
- Bank account must be verified (2 small deposits) before you can withdraw. Stripe handles this — usually 2-3 business days.
- Payout schedule defaults to weekly. Change to daily in Stripe Dashboard → Settings → Payouts if you need faster cash flow.
- Stripe fees — 2.9% + $0.30 per card transaction is standard. ACH is $5 cap. These come out before Stripe pays you.
Stripe Connect vs Stripe Standard
We use Stripe Connect specifically because: 1. Your money goes directly to your account — not through SalesThumb. 2. You retain full Stripe Dashboard access for refunds, disputes, payouts. 3. If you ever leave SalesThumb, your Stripe account stays with you intact.
If you have multiple shops under one corporate Stripe account, each shop still gets its own Connect link inside SalesThumb. They share the parent account but each can have its own payout schedule.
Questions? Email info@roffik.com.