=== Stripe Payment Forms by WP Simple Pay - Accept Credit Card Payments + Subscriptions with Stripe ===
Contributors: wpsimplepay, am, benjaminprojas, smub
Tags: stripe, stripe checkout, stripe payments, credit card payments, stripe gateway
Requires at least: 5.9
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Stable tag: 4.16.1
Requires PHP: 7.2
License: GPLv2 or later

🤩 Accept Stripe payments and recurring subscriptions on your WordPress using WP Simple Pay, the best Stripe payments plugin! 🚀

== Description ==

=== The Best Stripe Payment Forms and Subscription Plugin for WordPress ===

**WP Simple Pay** is the best Stripe payment forms and subscription plugin for WordPress that helps you quickly accept credit card payments, recurring subscriptions, Apple Pay, iDEAL, and other payment types on your WordPress site.

WP Simple Pay is a _standalone_ Stripe payments plugin that connects Stripe with WordPress. You don't need a complicated store setup or even need to use an ecommerce platform like WooCommerce. In just a few steps, you can be up and running in no time. Simply create a payment form and start accepting credit cards and other payment types with Stripe on your WordPress site.

**Stripe Checkout** is a drop-in payment flow optimized for the highest conversion. It’s built for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. It’s continuously tested and updated to offer a frictionless credit card payment experience. It’s also PCI DSS compliant and SCA-ready without any changes to your website.

=== ✨ Stripe Checkout Payment Processing Features ===

- Integration with Stripe Checkout hosted payment forms
- Accept credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners, and more) from global customers
- Accept Alipay & WeChat Pay payments in Stripe from customers in China
- Accept BECS Direct Debit payments in Stripe from customers in Australia
- Accept FPX payments in Stripe from customers in Malaysia
- Accept Giropay payments in Stripe from customers in Germany
- Accept iDEAL payments in Stripe from customers in The Netherlands
- Accept MobilePay payments in Stripe from customers in Denmark and Finland
- Accept Przelewy24 (P24) in Stripe payments from customers in Poland
- Accept PromptPay payments in Stripe from customers in Thailand
- Custom branding on Stripe Checkout payment forms
- Collect customer billing & shipping addresses in Stripe
- Collect additional custom fields in Stripe Checkout
- Support for 30+ languages, 45+ countries, and 135+ currencies
- PCI compliant & SCA-ready payment forms for secure payments
- Smart fraud protection & spam prevention with Stripe Radar
- [AffiliateWP](https://affiliatewp.com/) integration
- Page builder integrations (Divi, Elementor)
- Developer-friendly for building custom integrations
- Pre-made payment form templates

=== 🔄 Subscription & Recurring Payment Features ===

**NEW: Subscription payments are now available for ALL users - including the LITE version!** 🎉

- Accept recurring payments with Stripe
- Set up membership sites and ongoing services
- Subscription plan selection in payment forms

If you need more functionality for your Stripe subscriptions, you can [upgrade to WP Simple Pay Pro](https://wpsimplepay.com/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link) to get these powerful features:

- User-managed subscriptions with Stripe
- Send subscription renewal reminders with Stripe
- Custom subscription periods with Stripe
- Custom subscription cancellation messages

[View subscription templates](https://wpsimplepay.com/templates/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link)

=== ✨ Advanced Stripe Payment Form Features ===

If you need more functionality for your Stripe payment forms, you can [upgrade to WP Simple Pay Pro](https://wpsimplepay.com/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link) to get these powerful features:

- On-site payment forms (no redirect)
- Drag & drop payment form builder
- Custom payment form fields to capture additional data
- Mobile-optimized embedded & overlay payment forms
- Apple Pay & Google Pay support with custom payment forms
- Accept ACH direct debit (U.S bank accounts) in Stripe from customers in the U.S
- Accept SEPA direct debit payments in Stripe from customers in Europe
- Accept Bacs Direct Debit in Stripe from customers in the U.K
- Accept Bancontact payments in Stripe from customers in Belgium
- Accept GrabPay payments in Stripe from customers in Malaysia
- Buy Now, Pay Later with Klarna & Afterpay/Clearpay
- Custom payment receipt emails with Stripe
- Allow users to specify the amount to pay (great for donations)
- Coupon code management for Stripe
- Tax rate management for Stripe
- Create installment plans with Stripe to split payments
- Charge initial setup fees with Stripe
- Offer free trials with Stripe

> **WP Simple Pay Pro - Stripe Payment Forms**
> This plugin is the lite version of the WP Simple Pay Pro plugin that comes with many payment features including user-managed subscriptions & recurring payments, custom fields, user-entered amounts, coupon codes, tax rates, alternate payment methods, ACH, direct debit, Buy Now Pay Later and tons more. [Click here to purchase the best Stripe payment forms and Stripe payments plugin now!](https://wpsimplepay.com/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link)

By upgrading to WP Simple Pay Pro, you also get access to one-on-one help from our knowledgeable support team and our extensive documentation site.

There is a small 3% fee per-transaction plus Stripe fees while using WP Simple Pay Lite. [Upgrade to Pro](https://wpsimplepay.com/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link) for no added fees and priority support.

WP Simple Pay is a verified member of the Stripe partner program. This program recognizes software that meets Stripe's strict quality requirements and provides users of WP Simple Pay and Stripe with the confidence they need to trust us both with their payment form integrations.

Below are a few examples of ways you can set up Stripe payments with WP Simple Pay. [See our payment form templates](https://wpsimplepay.com/templates/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link) to try them out for yourself.

=== 💳 Payment Form Drag & Drop Builder ===

Drag and drop to add a custom amount entry, a coupon code field, various custom field types, subscription plan selection, a payment summary and more.

All data entered into these custom payment fields are stored as "metadata" with each Stripe payment record within your Stripe dashboard, so everything is viewable alongside all payment or subscription plan data.

[View our payment templates](https://wpsimplepay.com/templates/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link)

=== 💳 3 Payment Form Display Types ===

Select from the on-site embedded, on-site overlay, or Stripe Checkout payment form display types.

Compare them by viewing some of our payment form templates:

- [Embedded on-site payment form](https://wpsimplepay.com/template/multiple-payment-methods-form/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link)
- [Overlay on-site payment form](https://wpsimplepay.com/template/overlay-payment-form/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link)
- [Stripe Checkout](https://wpsimplepay.com/template/stripe-checkout-payment-form/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link)

> We paid developers for several hours to do what WP Simple Pay accomplished in minutes. A no-brainer investment for us.

> Justin McGill, Founder of LeadFuze

=== 💳 Allow Custom Payment Amounts ===

Set a one-time payment amount or let your site visitors pay what they want. Optionally specify minimum and default amounts. Great for donations!

[View our one-time custom amount template](https://wpsimplepay.com/template/one-time-custom-amount-form/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link)

=== 💳 Add and Customize Subscription Options in Stripe ===

Connect a payment button to an individual Stripe plan or let your site visitors pick a plan to subscribe to. Add a custom amount option, charge a setup fee or tie into free trials.

View a few of these subscription templates:

- [Opt-in to recurring subscription payments](https://wpsimplepay.com/template/opt-in-subscription-form/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link)
- [Allow customer or donor to enter a recurring custom amount](https://wpsimplepay.com/templates/subscription-custom-amount-form/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link)
- [Add an initial setup fee to the first payment](https://wpsimplepay.com/template/subscription-setup-fee-form/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link)

You can also set up installment plans to end subscriptions after a specific number of charges.

=== 💳 Offer Discounts with Coupon Codes in Stripe ===

Percent or amount-off coupon codes added in your Stripe dashboard can be used in your payment forms.

Use with subscriptions or one-time payments, and optionally add a total amount label that updates real-time.

[View our coupon code template](https://wpsimplepay.com/template/coupon-code-payment-form/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link)

=== 💳 Accept Apple Pay and Google Pay with Stripe ===

Give your site visitors the option to pay using Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Microsoft Pay with a single button in your custom embedded or overlay payment forms.

Anyone with a browser and device combination that allows one of these options will see the new payment button.

[View our Apple Pay & Google Pay template](https://wpsimplepay.com/template/apple-pay-google-pay-payment-form/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link)

=== 💳 Accept ACH Debit Payments with Stripe ===

Give your U.S. customers the option to pay directly from their bank accounts with ACH debit payments and take advantage of lower fees in Stripe. ACH payments on Stripe cost 0.80%, capped at $5, with no monthly fees or verification fees.

[View our ACH debit payment template](https://wpsimplepay.com/template/ach-direct-debit-payment-form/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link)

=== 💳 Accept Klarna and Afterpay/Clearpay Payments with Stripe ===

With a buy now, pay later payment method enabled, your customers get more payment flexibility, allowing them to purchase what they want now and pay over time. Your business receives the full payment upfront and is protected from fraud, while your customers pay nothing or only a portion of the total upfront without fees.

[View our Klarna buy now, pay later template](https://wpsimplepay.com/template/klarna-payment-form/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link)
[View our Afterpay/Clearpay buy now, pay later template](https://wpsimplepay.com/template/afterpay-clearpay-payment-form/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link)

=== 💳 Accept SEPA Direct Debit Payments with Stripe ===

Give your European customers the option to pay directly from their bank accounts with SEPA direct debit payments and take advantage of lower fees in Stripe. SEPA payments on Stripe cost 0.8% + 30¢ capped at $6.00 with no monthly fees or verification fees.

[View our SEPA Direct Debit template](https://wpsimplepay.com/template/sepa-direct-debit-form/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link)

=== 💳 Accept MobilePay Payments with Stripe ===

Give your customers in Denmark and Finland the ability to pay with MobilePay, a popular digital wallet that offers a quick and secure way to make payments online.

=== 💳 Accept BECS Direct Debit Payments with Stripe ===

Offer your Australian customers the option to pay directly from their bank accounts. BECS Direct Debit is a popular and trusted payment method in Australia, ideal for recurring payments and subscriptions. 

=== 💳 Accept PromptPay Payments with Stripe ===

Enable customers in Thailand to pay instantly using their local bank app. PromptPay is a real-time payment system that provides a seamless and secure checkout experience.

=== 💳 Accept WeChat Pay Payments with Stripe ===

Tap into the vast market of Chinese consumers by offering WeChat Pay. As one of China's leading payment platforms, it allows customers to pay directly from their WeChat wallet.

=== 💳 Customized Payment Confirmation Details with Stripe ===

Easily customize the credit card payment confirmation details your customers see within the post editor using placeholder tags.

[Learn more about customizable receipts](https://wpsimplepay.com/features/payment-receipts/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link) to see it in action.

=== 💳 Locale and Currency Settings in Stripe ===

Stripe currently supports 30+ languages, 45+ countries, and 135+ currencies. WP Simple Pay lets you set the locale (language) for your payment forms as well as the preferred currency and date formats for your site's region.

[Learn more about locales](https://wpsimplepay.com/features/payment-methods/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link)

> The WP Simple Pay team has been outstanding. From technical support to feature requests to frequent product updates – the value provided has saved us thousands over building a Stripe integration ourselves.

> Jon MacDonald, Founder of The Good

=== 📧 Get Help ===

WP Simple Pay is backed by top-notch technical support from our globally distributed full-time support team. We also have an [extensive documentation site available](https://wpsimplepay.com/docs/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link). If you’re looking for faster support via email, we encourage you to [purchase a WP Simple Pay Pro license](https://wpsimplepay.com/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link).

== Installation ==

The easiest way to install WP Simple Pay is to search for it via your site’s Dashboard.

= Step-by-Step Instructions =

1. Log in to your site’s dashboard (e.g. www.yourdomain.com/wp-admin).
2. Click on the “Plugins” tab in the left panel, then click “Add New”.
3. Search for “Stripe” or “WP Simple Pay” and find our plugin near the top.
4. Install it by clicking the “Install Now” link.
5. When installation finishes, click “Activate Plugin”.
6. A new menu item “WP Simple Pay” should appear in your dashboard.

Once activated, you can immediately start creating both one-time and subscription payment forms!

If you prefer installing manually, you can [download the plugin ZIP file here](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/stripe.latest-stable.zip).

Additional documentation at [wpsimplepay.com/docs](https://wpsimplepay.com/docs/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link).

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I accept recurring subscription payments? =

Yes! 🔥 Subscription payments are now available for ALL users - including this lite version! 🔥 You can set up recurring billing, create membership sites, offer ongoing services, and manage subscriptions directly through Stripe. No upgrade required!

= Can I accept credit card payments on mobile? =

Yes. Stripe Checkout is optimized to accept mobile credit card payments and automatically presents Apple Pay or Google Pay options when available.

= Can I create multiple payment forms? =

Yes. There is no limit to the number of credit card payment forms you can create, each with unique settings.

= Is there a maximum amount that can be collected per payment? =

No. Our Stripe credit card payment forms do not have a limit on how much money can be processed.

= Do I need to purchase a Stripe payment gateway add-on? =
No. WP Simple Pay connects to Stripe (and Stripe only) out of the box. No Stripe payment gateway add-on required.

= Can I collect more than just payment data from my customers? =

[WP Simple Pay Pro](https://wpsimplepay.com/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link) allows you to insert additional custom fields in your payment forms to record extra data with each Stripe payment record.

= Where can payment forms be embedded? =

Payment forms are embedded via shortcodes and can be placed anywhere a shortcode can.

= What are the fees for collecting payments? =

Stripe has a per-transaction charge which varies by country. [See Stripe’s pricing](https://stripe.com/pricing) for details.

Besides Stripe's pricing, WP Simple Pay charges an additional 3% fee for transactions processed through WP Simple Pay Lite (the free version of the plugin).

The 3% additional fee is removed by [upgrading to WP Simple Pay Pro](https://wpsimplepay.com/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link).

= Can I offer coupon codes to my site visitors? =

[WP Simple Pay Pro](https://wpsimplepay.com/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link) provides a way to add a field to allow an amount or percentage off discount code.

= Can I accept payments without leaving my website (on-site checkout)? =

[WP Simple Pay Pro](https://wpsimplepay.com/?utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_medium=link) offers on-site payment forms that ensure customers never leave your site.

= Does WP Simple Pay work with WooCommerce? =

No. WP Simple Pay is a standalone Stripe payments plugin and does not integrate with other payment or ecommerce plugins, such as WooCommerce or Easy Digital Downloads.

== Screenshots ==

1. Payment form template selection
2. Payment form settings: General
3. Payment form settings: Set amount, Button text
4. Payment form settings: Stripe Checkout options
5. Payment form settings: Subscription options
6. Desktop Stripe Checkout example
7. Mobile Stripe Checkout example
8. Payment forms listing
9. Global payment form settings: Currency
10. Global payment form settings: Connect with Stripe, Test mode
11. Global payment form settings: Payment confirmation details
12. Global payment form settings: Summary report email

== Changelog ==

= Stripe Payment Forms v4.16.1 – December 01, 2025 =

* New: Added a “Display Type” setting to switch the payment method layout between Tabs and Accordion.
* Update: Added the `simpay_show_card_field_label` filter to display a label for the Card Element field.
* Fix: Ensured the email field is required on all payment forms.
* Fix: Resolved an overlay modal visibility issue on payment forms.
* Fix: Corrected label visibility for custom text fields in the form builder.
* Fix: Fixed an issue where selecting multiple line items could trigger an invoice currency error.
* Fix: Missing styles for datepicker field.

= Stripe Payment Forms v4.16.0 – October 30, 2025 =

* New: Added support for MobilePay, BECS Direct Debit, PromptPay, and WeChat Pay payment methods.
* Update: Activity & Reports - Stripe Balance component now supports Test Mode.
* Fix: Addressed an issue that incorrectly displayed an "invalid webhook" message.
* Fix: Optimized the application fee removal process for Lite to Pro upgrades to prevent unnecessary API calls.
* Dev: Updated Stripe integration for enhanced security and reliability.

= Stripe Payment Forms v4.15.0 – August 13, 2025 =

* Update: Added more details to the System Report.
* Fix: Added support for 4-digit card numbers in the {card-last4} smart tag for Stripe Checkout one-time payments.
* Fix: Fixed incorrect frontend forms API URL when the wp-api script is deferred.

= Stripe Payment Forms v4.14.3 - July 24, 2025 =

* Fix: Optional recurring price option.
* Fix: Restored maximum value field for custom amounts.
* Fix: Added fallbacks for legacy shared scripts.

= Stripe Payment Forms v4.14.2 - July 8, 2025 =

* Update: Rest API active check is now more consistent to avoid conflicts.
* Fix: Unsupported parameters for multiple line items.
* Fix: Divi - payment form field sometimes not rendering in "Button", "Pricing Table" and "Call to Action" modules.

= Stripe Payment Forms v4.14.1 - July 2, 2025 =

* New: Subscription Payments are now available for ALL users! Yes, even those using the Lite version! This makes it easier than ever to set up recurring revenue streams, offer memberships, or sell ongoing services - no matter what plan you are on.
* New: Added a customizable "Subscription Cancelled" message. Tailor the message to match your brand’s voice!
* New: Introduced new payment form templates, including options for gift vouchers, digital courses, and physical workbooks.
* New: Activity & Reports - see Stripe Balance and "action required" Stripe Account notifications.
* New: Pricing - allow a price option to be required during a multiple item purchase.
* New: Pricing - allow a maximum amount to be set for custom amounts.
* New: Payment Methods - SEPA Direct Debit - enabled for Bulgaria.
* Update: Removed the legacy payment flow to simplify and modernize the payment experience.
* Fix: Failed payments sometimes do not redirect users to the failure page.
* Fix: PHP notice due to translations loaded too early.
* Fix: "Resend Payment Receipt" functionality now works reliably in all scenarios.
* Fix: Pricing - ensure existing Stripe plan can be imported.
* Fix: Pricing - payment forms without description.
* Fix: Legacy payment flow - ensure custom amount is properly captured with Stripe Checkout.
* Fix: Custom Fields - Date - avoid `z-index` conflicts with other libraries.
* Fix: Smart Tags - `{receipt}` - ensure quantity is reflected accurately in all scenarios.

= Stripe Payment Forms v4.12.2 - January 9, 2025 =

* New: Payment Confirmations - use a dedicated confirmation page for more focused messaging.
* Fix: Smart Tags - Ensure `{payment-url}` is not incorrectly escaped.
* Fix: Ensure translation loading compatibility with WordPress 6.7.
* Fix: Ensure dependency directory uses the proper casing for autoloading.
* Fix: Avoid PHP 8.2 deprecation notice during installation.
* Fix: Avoid PHP 8.2 deprecation notice in form builder.
* Fix: Avoid PHP 8.2 deprecation notice in token validation.
* Fix: Avoid PHP 8.2 deprecation notice in caching layer.

= Stripe Payment Forms v4.11.1 - August 15, 2024 =

* New: [Pro] Allow multiple price options to be purchased at once.
* Fix: Smart Tags - ensure parsing does not replace values.

= Stripe Payment Forms v4.10.0 - May 14, 2024 =

* New: Smart Tags - Provide Fallback For Optional Fields.
* Fix: Form Builder - Custom Fields Can Become Unexpandable.
* Fix: Remove Redundant Word in Sentence.
* Fix: Template Explorer - Search Field Broken in WordPress 6.5.
* Update: Require PHP Version 7.2 minimum.
* Update: Require WordPress version to be at least 5.9.

= Stripe Payment Forms v4.9.0 - April 2, 2024 =

* New: WP Simple Pay is now translated in 10 additional languages.
* New: Do not send a dynamic statement descriptor to Stripe. https://support.stripe.com/questions/statement-descriptor-information
* Fix: Setup Wizard - Ensure "Help Panel" popover is hidden until completion.
* Fix: Blocks - Add block.json for better compatibility.
* Fix: Ensure CAPTCHA Documentation opens in new tab.
* Fix: Admin - Ensure `common.js` WordPress Script is Enqueued.
* Fix: Payment Form - Improve "Invalid Parameters" REST API messaging.
* Fix: Form Builder - Remove "New!" From "Confirmation Page" tab.
* i18n: Various changes for improved translations.
* Dev: Remove legacy action: `simpay_subscription_created` → `simpay_webhook_subscription_created`.
* Dev: Remove legacy action: `simpay_charge_created` → `simpay_webhook_payment_intent_succeeded`.

