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Getting Started with Online Payments

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Ellie Macdonald

Published on

August 5, 2024

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Integrating online payment solutions into your practice can greatly enhance efficiency and convenience for both you and your clients. WriteUpp offers seamless integration with leading payment processor Stripe.

This page will guide you through the benefits of online payments, compare Stripe and Square pricing, and offer step-by-step instructions for setting up these integrations with WriteUpp.

Why Set Up Online Payments?

Implementing online payment solutions offers loads of advantages:

Convenience: Clients can pay online, reducing the need for manual transactions and saving time for both parties.
Speed: Payments are processed quickly, which improves your cash flow and ensures timely receipt of funds.
Security: Stripe offers secure payment solutions, protecting your transactions and sensitive information.
Flexibility: Stripe offers an in-person payment terminal that is ideal for face-to-face transactions and provides additional versatility.

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Stripe vs. Square Pricing

Before you decide which payment processor to integrate with WriteUpp, it's important to understand the pricing structures of Stripe and Square.

Below is a comparison table for a quick overview of prices for the UK:

FeatureStripeSquareTransaction Fees (UK)Online payments: 2% + 20p per transactionOnline payments: 1.4% + 25p per transactionTerminal Transaction Fees (UK)1.4% + 10p per transaction1.75% per transactionInternational CardsAdditional 1% feeAdditional 1.1% feePayout ScheduleNext business dayNext business dayPayment TypesCredit/Debit, ACH, Apple Pay, Google PayPayment Terminal, Credit/Debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Square Gift Cards

Stripe's fees differ depending on where your practice is based. Stripe provides information on fees in other countries on their website.

How to Get Started with Stripe in WriteUpp

Integrating Stripe with WriteUpp is a simple process. Follow these steps to connect your Stripe account:

Log in to WriteUpp: Ensure you have admin access to proceed with the integration.
Navigate to Integrations and Add Ons: Open the main menu and select "Integrations & Add Ons."
Configure Stripe: Click on "Configure" within the Stripe section.
Connect Stripe Account: Follow the on-screen instructions to link your Stripe account to WriteUpp.

For a detailed step-by-step guide, check out Connecting Stripe to WriteUpp.

New to WriteUpp? Try Payment Processing Free for 30 Days

Setting up online payment processing with WriteUpp opens up a world of possibilities for your practice.

Streamline your payment collection process, provide convenience for your clients, and improve your financial management. With our integration with Stripe and Square, WriteUpp truly enables you to embrace cashless transactions securely and seamlessly.

Take a free 30-day trial today and see how online payments can transform your practice.

Ellie Macdonald

Ellie is WriteUpp’s in-house Content Creator. Her research and writing for private practitioners focuses on marketing, business growth, data security, and more. She also hosts WriteUpp’s podcast The Healthy Practice; the show that guides practitioners in the early stages of their careers through every aspect of practice management.Outside of work Ellie writes a mental health blog, studies mindfulness and is a keen nature photographer.