Why do I need Stripe?

Stripe is the payment processor that securely collects payments from your customers.

When someone books through Trekbooker, Stripe processes their credit card payment and deposits the money directly into your bank account. Trekbooker never holds your funds.

Connecting Stripe allows you to:

• Accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more
• Receive payouts directly to your bank account
• Offer customers a fast, secure checkout experience
• Track payments and refunds
• Meet industry-standard security and fraud protection requirements

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Before You Start

You’ll need:

• Your business information
• A bank account where you’d like to receive payouts
• A government-issued ID (in some cases)
• A few minutes to complete Stripe’s verification

If you don’t already have a Stripe account, don’t worry—you’ll create one during setup.

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Step 1: Open Payment Settings

In your Trekbooker dashboard:

Settings → Finances

Click Connect with Stripe.

This opens Stripe’s secure onboarding page.

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Step 2: Sign In or Create a Stripe Account

If you already use Stripe:

• Sign in with your existing account.

If you’re new to Stripe:

• Click Create an account
• Enter your email
• Choose a password
• Verify your email

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Step 3: Tell Stripe About Your Business

Stripe will ask for information such as:

• Business or individual name
• Business type
• Business address
• Phone number
• Website (if you have one)

This information helps Stripe comply with financial regulations and protects both you and your customers.

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Step 4: Add Your Bank Account

Enter the bank account where you’d like to receive payouts.

Once connected:

• Customer payments go through Stripe
• Stripe deposits your earnings into your bank account automatically
• You can view payout history anytime

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Step 5: Verify Your Identity

Depending on your country and business type, Stripe may ask for:

• Date of birth
• Social Security Number (or equivalent)
• Government-issued ID

This is a normal requirement for payment processors and helps prevent fraud.

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Step 6: Review & Connect

Review the information you’ve entered.

Click Complete or Connect Account.

After a few seconds, you’ll return to Trekbooker.

You’ll now see that your Stripe account is connected.

You’re ready to accept bookings!

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What Happens When Someone Books?

Here’s what happens behind the scenes:

1. A customer books an experience on Trekbooker.
2. They enter their payment information on Stripe’s secure checkout.
3. Stripe safely processes the payment.
4. Your booking is confirmed instantly.
5. The funds are deposited into your connected bank account according to your chosen Stripe payout schedule.
6. See your revenue reports and manage payments directly in your Trekbooker dashboard.