If you’re using Stripe as a payment gateway with WooCommerce and Printify, you may wonder whether payments are handled automatically. Here’s a breakdown of how the payment process works.
Understanding the Payment Flow
1. Stripe and WooCommerce
When a customer places an order in your WooCommerce store and pays via Stripe:
- Stripe processes the payment and transfers the funds to your connected bank account according to your Stripe payout schedule.
- WooCommerce marks the order as paid and triggers order fulfillment.
2. WooCommerce and Printify
- WooCommerce communicates with Printify via the Printify plugin or API.
- Once an order is marked as paid, Printify automatically receives the order details and starts production.
- However, Printify does not receive the funds from Stripe directly. Printify charges you separately for production and shipping costs.
Does Stripe Automatically Pay Printify?
No, Stripe does not send funds directly to Printify. Instead, the process works as follows:
- A customer pays for the order via Stripe in your WooCommerce store.
- Stripe deposits the money into your bank account.
- Printify charges your linked payment method (credit card or PayPal) for production and shipping costs.
How to Ensure Automatic Payments to Printify
Since Printify is not directly connected to Stripe, follow these steps to ensure smooth transactions:
- Set Up Auto-Pay in Printify:
- Log in to Printify.
- Go to
Paymentsin the dashboard. - Add and verify a payment method (credit card or PayPal).
- Enable automatic payments so Printify can charge you when an order is received.
- Ensure Sufficient Funds:
- Since Stripe payouts take time (usually 2–7 days), ensure you have enough balance or credit available for Printify charges.
Conclusion
Stripe does not automatically pay Printify; instead, it processes payments from customers to your account, while Printify separately charges you for order fulfillment. To streamline this, enable auto-pay in Printify and ensure your payment method has sufficient funds.
