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Payments

Collect planning fees and deposits directly through FORGE using Stripe.

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Setting Up Payments

Before you can request payments, connect your Stripe account:

1. Go to Settings > Payments
2. Click Connect Stripe Account
3. Follow the Stripe onboarding process
4. Once connected, you’re ready to accept payments

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Requesting a Payment

1. Go to Payments section
2. Click Request Payment
3. Enter:
   • Client name
   • Client email (optional, for sending link)
   • Amount
   • Description (e.g., “Trip planning fee”)
4. Click Create Payment Link

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Sharing Payment Links

After creating a payment request:

• Copy Link — Send manually via email or text
• Email Link — Send directly from FORGE (requires client email)

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Tracking Payments

The Payments section shows all your payment requests: Click any payment to view details or copy the link again.

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Refunds

If you need to issue a refund:

1. Click the paid payment
2. Click Refund
3. Confirm the refund

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Fees

Stripe charges standard processing fees (typically 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction). FORGE does not charge additional fees on payments.