Selling online
Payments
26 guides across 8 sections
Payments15
- Accepting payments online, explainedEverything you need to know about taking payments on your website, from how money moves to fees, security, and common processors like Stripe and PayPal.
- Chargebacks & disputes explainedWhat a chargeback is, how the dispute process generally works, what you can do to respond, and how to reduce the chances of chargebacks occurring.
- How online payments workA plain-English walkthrough of what happens between a customer clicking "Buy" and the money arriving in your bank account.
- Payment fees explainedA plain-English breakdown of every type of payment processing fee (transaction fees, interchange, chargebacks, and more) so you know what you are paying and why.
- Payment processors explainedWhat a payment processor does, how it differs from a payment gateway, and how to choose the right one for your business.
- Payment security & PCI complianceWhat PCI compliance means for your business, how using Stripe or PayPal keeps you safe, and simple steps to protect your customers' payment data.
- Payment terms, explained simplyA plain-English A to Z glossary of payment processing vocabulary, from ACH to webhooks, so you always know what a term means.
- Payouts & bank transfersHow money moves from Stripe or PayPal to your bank account: schedules, timing, common delays, and how to read your balance and payout history.
- PayPal basics for business ownersWhat PayPal is, the different account types, how it fits into your website, and what to expect when using it as a payment option.
- PayPal vs StripeA plain-English side-by-side comparison of PayPal and Stripe to help you choose the right payment processor, or decide to use both.
- Recurring payments & subscriptionsHow automatic subscription billing works, what you need to set it up, and what to expect from Stripe's subscription tools.
- Refunds: best practicesHow to issue refunds correctly through Stripe and PayPal, what happens to the money, and how a good refund policy reduces chargebacks and builds trust.
- Sales tax basics for online sellersA plain-English overview of sales tax for online businesses: what it is, when it applies, and how tools like Stripe Tax can help manage it.
- Stripe basics for business ownersWhat Stripe is, how it works, what you can do with it, and whether it is the right payment processor for your business.
- What we need to set up StripeA complete checklist of information and access Chykalophia needs from you to connect Stripe to your website and get payments flowing.
WooCommerce4
- Accepting credit cards (Stripe & more)How to accept credit and debit card payments in WooCommerce using Stripe, WooPayments, or another card processor.
- Accepting PayPalHow to accept PayPal payments in WooCommerce, including setup, the different PayPal options, and what customers see.
- Payment methods explainedAn overview of the payment methods available in WooCommerce and how to choose the right ones for your store.
- Troubleshooting payment problemsHow to diagnose and fix common WooCommerce payment failures: declined cards, gateway errors, and checkout issues.
Give us access2
- Give us access to your PayPal accountHow to safely add our team as a user in your PayPal Business account to configure website integrations and API keys.
- Give us access to your Stripe accountHow to invite our team to your Stripe account as a Developer so we can set up and maintain your payment integration.