Bonfire Pro uses Stripe to process payments and send payouts securely. You’ll need to connect a Stripe account before you can receive payouts from your store.
Before you start
Publish your website first. Your store has to be published before you can set up payments. If it isn’t published yet, you’ll be asked to publish it when you start.
Decide who will be the account representative. This must be a real person who is authorized to sign on your organization’s behalf, such as an owner, executive director or CEO. Stripe verifies this person’s identity, so they should complete this part of the setup or be on hand to help.
Have this information ready:
Your business’s legal name and Employer Identification Number (EIN), if you have one
The business address and phone number
The account representative’s legal name, job title, date of birth, home address, phone number, and the last 4 digits of their Social Security number
The bank account where you want payouts sent
Connect your Stripe account
From your Bonfire Pro dashboard, go to the Payments page and click the Set up now button to begin. On the next page, click the Add information button, and a new window will open.
Log in to Stripe. Create a new Stripe account or sign in to an existing one.
Choose your business type (Individual, Company, Nonprofit organization, or Government entity).
Tip: If you haven’t filed paperwork to register as a business/nonprofit/government entity, your business type is likely Individual.
Tell us about your business. Enter the information requested based on your business type.
If applicable, make sure your legal business name and EIN match your IRS documents exactly, including capitalization and punctuation.
Verify your personal details. Enter the account representative’s own information: their legal name (as it appears on government records like a passport or tax records), email, date of birth, home address, phone number, and the last 4 digits of their SSN.
⚠️ Important: Don’t enter your organization’s name or details in this section. Stripe uses it to verify the identity of a real person. If the information doesn’t match the person’s records, verification will fail, and your payouts could be delayed.
Select an account for payouts. Search for your bank and log in to link your account, or enter your bank details manually. Choose the account where you want your earnings sent.
Review and submit. Check each section (business type, business details, public details, management and ownership, and payout details). Click Edit to fix anything, then click Agree and submit.
Complete ID verification, if asked. Stripe may ask for the representative’s full SSN, or ask them to verify their identity with a photo of a government-issued ID. If applicable, click Start verification and follow the prompts.
When everything is submitted, you’ll see a confirmation message. Stripe may take a few moments to verify your information.
After you’re connected
Go to Payments in the left sidebar. You should see that your financial account is set up. From there, click Manage payments on Stripe to see transactions, download statements, and manage payouts.
👉 See when you get paid.
Stuck or seeing an error during setup? Email pro-support@bonfire.com and we’ll help you get it sorted out!