What Is Stripe?
Stripe is one of the world's leading payment platforms, used by millions of businesses from startups to Fortune 500 companies. It supports 195+ countries, 135+ currencies, and handles billions of dollars in transactions every year.
Cards & Wallets
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more — all enabled out of the box.
Global Coverage
Accept payments from customers in 195+ countries with automatic currency conversion.
You Control Payment Methods
Enable or disable specific payment methods (cards, bank transfers, SEPA, iDEAL, etc.) directly from your Stripe Dashboard.
Secure & PCI Compliant
PCI DSS Level 1 certified, with built-in fraud protection via Stripe Radar. Your customers' card data never touches our servers.
What You'll Need
Before you start, make sure you have:
- ✓An OrdeON restaurant account (Pro plan or higher)
- ✓A Stripe account — register free at stripe.com
- ✓About 5 minutes of your time
Part 1: Set Up Your Stripe Account
If you already have a Stripe account, skip to Part 2. Otherwise, follow these quick steps.
Create a Stripe Account
Go to dashboard.stripe.com/register and create a free account. Enter your email, full name, and choose a password.
Activate Your Account
Stripe will ask you to verify your business details — your business type, address, bank account for payouts, and tax information. Complete this to start accepting live payments.
Get Your API Keys
In your Stripe Dashboard, go to Developers → API keys. You'll see two keys:
| Key | Looks Like | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Publishable key | pk_live_... or pk_test_... | Identifies your account on the payment page |
| Secret key | sk_live_... or sk_test_... | Used server-side to create charges — keep this private |
pk_test_ and sk_test_. Use OrdeON's Sandbox Catalog feature to test payments without affecting your live menu. Switch to live keys when you're ready to accept real payments.Part 2: Connect Stripe in OrdeON
Now paste your two keys into OrdeON. This takes about 1 minute.
Open Payment Settings
Log in to your OrdeON admin panel and navigate to:
Settings → Payments
Select Stripe as Payment Provider
In the “Payment Provider” card, open the dropdown and select “Stripe”. A new “Stripe Setup” card will appear below.
Enter Your Stripe API Keys
Fill in the Stripe Setup form:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Publishable Key | Your pk_live_... or pk_test_... key from the Stripe Dashboard |
| Secret Key | Your sk_live_... or sk_test_... key — encrypted before storage |
Click “Save”. That's it — Stripe is now connected to your restaurant.
Configure Payment Settings
In the payment settings card above the Stripe setup, configure:
- Enable online payments— toggle ON to collect payments when customers order
- Currency— select the currency your restaurant accepts
Run a Test Payment
If you used test keys ( pk_test_ / sk_test_), use OrdeON's Sandbox Catalog to test payments without affecting your live menu. Here's how:
- Set a small test amount (e.g., €1.00)
- Enter your email address
- Click “Start Test Payment”
- Use Stripe's test card number
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pk_live_ / sk_live_) in the same settings page.Configuring Accepted Payment Methods
One of Stripe's biggest advantages is that you control which payment methods your customers see— directly from the Stripe Dashboard, without touching OrdeON settings.
How to manage payment methods:
- Log in to your Stripe Dashboard → Settings → Payment methods
- Toggle ON or OFF any payment method you want — cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, SEPA Direct Debit, iDEAL, Bancontact, and many more
- Changes take effect immediately — no need to update anything in OrdeON
Cards
Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, Diners, JCB, UnionPay
Wallets
Apple Pay, Google Pay, Link (Stripe's one-click checkout)
Bank & Local
SEPA, iDEAL, Bancontact, Przelewy24, EPS, giropay, and more
How It Works for Your Guests
Guest places an order
They browse your menu and place an order on your OrdeON ordering page.
Pay online
They're redirected to Stripe's secure checkout where they pay with their preferred method.
Confirmation
After payment, they're redirected back to OrdeON with an order confirmation. You get notified.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Stripe cost?
Stripe has no setup fees or monthly charges. You pay per transaction — typically 1.5% + €0.25 for European cards and 3.25% + €0.25 for non-European cards. Check stripe.com/pricing for current rates in your country.
Which countries does Stripe support?
Stripe is available in 46+ countries and can accept payments from customers in 195+ countries. It works great across Europe, the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, and many more.
How quickly do I receive the money?
Stripe pays out to your bank account on a rolling basis — typically within 2–7 business days depending on your country. You can see all transactions in real-time in your Stripe Dashboard.
Is it safe? Are my credentials secure?
Yes. Your Stripe Secret key is encrypted with AES-256 before it's stored in OrdeON. We never store or display it in plain text. Stripe itself is PCI DSS Level 1 certified — the highest level of security in the payments industry.
Can I use both Stripe and Paysera?
Currently, you select one payment provider per restaurant in OrdeON settings. You can switch between them at any time.
Can I configure which payment methods guests see?
Yes — and you do it directly in your Stripe Dashboard under Settings → Payment methods. Enable or disable cards, wallets, bank transfers, and local methods as you wish. Changes apply instantly, no OrdeON update needed.
What's the difference between test and live keys?
Test keys (starting with pk_test_ / sk_test_) simulate payments without charging real money. Live keys (starting with pk_live_ / sk_live_) process real payments. Start with test, then switch to live when ready.