There’s no doubt that one of the biggest advantages of using Stripe for your online payments is the different form types and payment methods available!
Whether you’re selling products, services, or accepting donations, these Stripe form types will help you manage transactions easily on your WordPress site.
In this article, we will explore the different types of Stripe payment forms you can create on in WordPress using the WP Full Pay plugin.
Which Stripe Payment Forms You Can Create in WordPress?
Stripe is available in over 195 countries and supports 135+ currencies. It offers a wide range of payment types, methods, and options. Regardless of the payment form or method, Stripe allows you to enable payment options like Cash App, iDEAL, Klarna, BECS, and more directly from its dashboard for display in payment forms.
Here are the types of payment forms you can create to accept Stripe payments in WordPress.
1. One-Time Payment Forms
A one-time payment form is ideal for transactions that occur only once, such as a single purchase or donation.
Whether you’re selling a product, offering a service, or collecting a donation, a one-time payment form can meet your needs. For example, you may have an e-book on a page; and use a payment button to get paid on a Stripe hosted checkout. You can also set up fixed, variable, or even user-defined pricing using a Stripe plugin like WP Full Pay.
📖 Learn step-by-step guide on how to create a one-time payment form.
2. Subscription Payment Forms
If your business model includes recurring charges, like a monthly membership or a subscription service, you can use the subscription forms. Stripe’s subscription payment forms are for charging customers on a recurring basis.
You can create a subscription payment form that automatically charges customers on a set schedule, such as monthly or annually.
By setting up a subscription form, you can automatically charge your customers at regular intervals, such as weekly, monthly, or annually. Stripe payment processing handles managing recurring billing cycles, ensuring that payments are automatically collected according to the terms you set (e.g., monthly, yearly).
📖 Learn step-by-step guide on how to create Stripe’s subscription form in WordPress.
3. Save Card Payment Forms
The save card forms allow you to securely collect credit card information from the customer and store it securely in Stripe for future use. It doesn’t charge the customer immediately but stores the card details for later transactions, such as future charges or setup for a subscription.
This is especially useful for businesses that operate within a customer account or dashboard framework, as it simplifies the buying process and enhances the user experience.
Once a card is saved using these forms, you can manually charge the card by using Stripe’s Payment Intents API.
📖 Learn step-by-step guide on how to create Stripe’s save card form in WordPress.
4. Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Forms
The Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) form allows customers to split their payments over time, which is beneficial for high-ticket items or flexible financing options. This form type not only makes purchases more accessible to a broader audience but also helps increase conversion rates by reducing the upfront cost barrier.
Implementing a BNPL option on your WordPress site can encourage more sales, especially for products or services with a higher price point. WP Full Pay supports BNPL through integrations with providers like Klarna, Afterpay, or Affirm via Stripe.
5. Donation Forms
A donation form allows nonprofits, bloggers, and crowdfunding campaigns to accept monetary contributions directly on your website. The donation forms can handle both one-time and recurring donations, providing flexibility for donors who want to offer ongoing support.
You can set up a Stripe donation form in WordPress with suggested or custom amounts, allowing supporters to contribute as they wish.
📖 Learn step-by-step guide on how to create Stripe’s donation form in WordPress.
6. Payment Button Forms
A payment buttons offer a simple yet effective solution for WordPress sites that need to process quick transactions.
The button can be set up with one time and recurring payment options, predefined amounts or allow users to enter their own amount. Payment buttons is an easy option for various uses, such as quick purchases, one-click payments, or even accepting variable donations.
With WP Full Pay, you can create an embedded button that redirects users to Stripe Checkout, where they can complete their purchase.
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