Connect your Stripe account to enable payment processing. You'll need a Stripe account with Australian business verification.
Prerequisites
- • Australian business registration (ABN)
- • Valid Australian bank account
- • Business verification documents
- • Stripe account in good standing
Setup Steps
- Go to Settings → Payment Integration
- Click "Connect Stripe Account"
- Complete Stripe's verification process
- Configure your payment preferences
- Test with a small transaction
Smthy supports different payment workflows depending on whether you're a landscape architect working with clients or a contractor receiving payments.
Client to Landscape Architect
- • Design fees and consultation payments
- • Project milestone payments
- • Final project completion payments
- • Automated invoicing and receipts
Client to Contractor (via Platform)
- • Secure escrow for large projects
- • Progress-based payment releases
- • Dispute resolution protection
- • Automatic contractor payouts
Stripe provides enterprise-grade security and compliance for all payment processing.
Security Features
- • PCI DSS Level 1 compliance
- • End-to-end encryption
- • Fraud detection and prevention
- • 3D Secure authentication
Australian Compliance
- • ASIC registered payment processor
- • GST calculation and reporting
- • ATO-compliant transaction records
- • Privacy Act compliance
Payment Processing Fees
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Stripe charges are clearly itemised on all transactions.
Standard Australian Rates
Card Payments
- • Australian cards: 1.75% + 30¢
- • International cards: 2.9% + 30¢
- • American Express: 2.7% + 30¢
Bank Transfers
- • BPAY: 1.5% (max $5)
- • Direct debit: 1.5% (max $5)
- • PayID: 1.75% + 30¢
Fees are automatically deducted from payments. No monthly fees or setup costs.
Invoice Management
Create professional invoices that integrate seamlessly with Stripe payment processing.
Automated Invoicing
- • Generate invoices from project milestones
- • Include payment links for instant processing
- • Automatic GST calculation and display
- • Professional branding with your logo
Payment Tracking
- • Real-time payment status updates
- • Automatic receipt generation
- • Overdue payment reminders
- • Payment history and reporting
Tax Reporting & GST
Smthy automatically handles GST calculations and provides comprehensive reporting for your accountant.
Automatic GST Handling
- • 10% GST added to all invoices
- • GST-exclusive and inclusive views
- • Automatic BAS reporting data
- • Export GST reports for accountants
Financial Reports
- • Monthly income summaries
- • Transaction history exports
- • Client payment histories
- • Contractor payout records
Getting Help
If you need help with payment setup or processing, we're here to assist.
Stripe Support
For account verification or payment processing issues.