What is Stripe?
Stripe is a trusted payment platform used by millions of businesses worldwide. Monthly Club uses Stripe to securely handle all your payment processing needs.
Trusted & Secure
Used by millions of businesses worldwide, Stripe provides bank-level security and fraud protection for all transactions.
Security Features:
- • PCI DSS Level 1 compliance
- • 256-bit SSL encryption
- • Advanced fraud detection
- • 3D Secure authentication
Fully Integrated
Stripe is seamlessly integrated into Monthly Club, so you never need to manage a separate Stripe account or learn complex payment systems.
What This Means:
- • No separate Stripe account needed
- • No technical setup required
- • Everything handled automatically
- • One dashboard for everything
How Stripe Works with Monthly Club
See how Stripe handles everything from payment collection to fund transfers, all while you focus on delivering your services.
1. Customer Subscribes
Customer visits your subscription page and chooses a plan. They enter their payment details through Stripe's secure checkout form.
What Happens:
- • Secure payment form
- • Card validation
- • Fraud checks
- • Instant confirmation
2. Automatic Billing
Stripe automatically charges the customer's card on schedule. If a payment fails, Stripe retries with smart retry logic.
Features:
- • Scheduled payments
- • Smart retry logic
- • Failed payment handling
- • Email notifications
3. Funds Transfer
Stripe holds the funds for security, then transfers them to your bank account according to your payout schedule.
Timeline:
- • 7-day settlement period
- • Daily or weekly payouts
- • Automatic transfers
- • Real-time tracking
Important Payment Timing Information
When a customer's payment is processed, Stripe typically holds the funds for about 7 days before transferring them to your bank account. This is standard practice for payment processors to ensure transaction security and handle any potential disputes.
What This Means:
- • Payment is processed immediately
- • Funds are held for security purposes
- • Transfer to your bank takes ~7 days
- • This is standard across all payment processors
Benefits of Payment Automation
Transform your business operations with automated payments that work 24/7, giving you more time to focus on what you do best.
No Manual Invoicing
Eliminate the time-consuming process of creating, sending, and tracking invoices.
Time Saved:
5-10 hours per week on admin tasks
Reliable Income
Know exactly when payments will arrive, making financial planning much easier.
Benefits:
Predictable cash flow and better planning
Fewer Missed Payments
Stripe's smart retry logic and customer communication reduces payment failures.
Success Rate:
95%+ payment success rate
Bank-Level Security
Stripe handles all security and compliance, so you don't have to worry about it.
Protection:
PCI compliance and fraud protection
Real-World Payment Success Stories
See how local service businesses have transformed their payment processes with Stripe-powered automation through Monthly Club.
Sarah's Hair Studio
Example Beauty Business A
Before Stripe:
• Chasing payments weekly
• 30% late payments
• 5 hours/week on admin
After Stripe:
• 100% automated payments
• 95% on-time payments
• 1 hour/week on admin
Results:
• 80% reduction in admin time
• 40% increase in revenue
• 90% customer satisfaction
CleanPro Services
Example Cleaning Business A
Before Stripe:
• Manual invoicing system
• 25% payment delays
• Constant follow-ups
After Stripe:
• Fully automated billing
• 98% payment success
• Zero payment chasing
Results:
• 15 hours/week saved
• 50% increase in efficiency
• 100% payment reliability
FitLife Training
Example Training Business A
Before Stripe:
• Cash and check payments
• 20% no-shows
• Inconsistent income
After Stripe:
• Automatic monthly billing
• 95% attendance rate
• Predictable income
Results:
• 60% increase in retention
• 35% increase in revenue
• 8 hours/week saved
No Tech Skills Needed
Monthly Club was built for people who are great at what they do — not developers. Stripe is seamlessly integrated, so you can focus on your business.
Instant Setup
No technical configuration required. Stripe is pre-integrated and ready to use.
Simple Management
Everything managed through Monthly Club's intuitive dashboard. No separate tools to learn.
Secure by Default
Bank-level security and compliance handled automatically by Stripe.