# Connect Stripe payouts

> Connect your Stripe account so clients can pay invoices online and the money is paid out to your bank.

Source: https://docs.moodiri.com/settings/connect-stripe-payouts

## Why use it

Chasing cheques and bank transfers slows down every project. With Stripe connected, each invoice you send carries a way to pay online by card or bank transfer, and the money is paid out to your own Stripe account.

## When to use it

- **Before your first invoice.** Clients can't pay online until Stripe is connected.
- **After setup stalls.** If the card says **Stripe setup incomplete**, choose **Continue setup** to finish where you left off.
- **When your business details change.** Choose **Edit** to update them on Stripe.

## Before you start

- You are the owner, or an admin with the **Payouts** permission. Without it the card is read-only.
- Have your business, tax and bank details ready. Stripe asks for them during onboarding.
- Open **Settings**, then choose **Integrations**.

## Steps

![Integrations settings with the Stripe Connect card at top, showing Not connected, Connect to start accepting client payments, and a Connect button.](https://docs.moodiri.com/shots/settings--connect-stripe-payouts-1600.webp)
Same screen with numbered callouts: https://docs.moodiri.com/shots/settings--connect-stripe-payouts-annotated.webp
Callout 1: Stripe Connect
1. In **Settings**, choose **Integrations** in the list of sections.
2. The **Stripe Connect** card shows where you are, here **Not connected**.
3. Choose **Connect**, or **Continue setup** if you started before. Stripe's onboarding opens in a new tab.

## Stripe account statuses

- **Not connected.** Connect to start accepting client payments.
- **Stripe setup incomplete.** You started but haven't finished. Choose **Continue setup**.
- **Stripe account under review.** Stripe is reviewing your account, usually within 1 to 2 business days.
- **Stripe account connected.** You can receive payments from clients. The card shows **Connected**, with **Edit** and **Disconnect**.

## Disconnect Stripe

Choose **Disconnect**, then **Disconnect** again under **Disconnect Stripe account?** to confirm. You'll need to reconnect before sending invoices. Invoices that are already paid are not affected.

## What happens next

- Once connected, invoices you send can be paid online, and payments show on each invoice in Moodiri.
- How processing fees are split between you and your client follows your choice in [Invoicing](https://docs.moodiri.com/settings/invoicing).

## Limits

- Without the **Payouts** permission, the card is read-only.
- Stripe's review can take 1 to 2 business days before you can take payments.
- After disconnecting, you must reconnect before sending invoices.

## Questions

### How do I change my bank account or business details on Stripe?

Choose **Edit** on the Stripe Connect card. Your Stripe dashboard opens in a new tab, where you make the change.

### What happens if I disconnect?

Your Stripe account is unlinked and you'll need to reconnect before sending invoices. Invoices that are already paid are not affected.

### Who pays the card fees?

You decide. Choose an option under **Payment fees** in Settings, Invoicing.