If you sell bookings or prepaid packages online, you need a payment stack that is compliant, fast to set up, and transparent on fees. Stripe Connect is the standard way platforms like NextSessio route money to your business without the platform holding funds.
This guide walks through what Connect is, how onboarding works, and what you should configure before sharing your booking link.
What Stripe Connect does for you
Connect links your Stripe account to NextSessio so client charges land in your balance. You see payouts, refunds, and disputes in your Stripe Dashboard. NextSessio does not take a percentage of client payments— you pay a flat subscription plus Stripe’s processing fees.
Step 1: Create your NextSessio account
Sign up at register, add your business name, services, and weekly hours. Your booking page slug is the link you will share publicly.
Step 2: Start Stripe Connect onboarding
From the dashboard, open Connect Stripe and complete Stripe’s guided flow: business type, identity verification, and bank account for payouts. Sole proprietors and LLCs follow slightly different paths—answer accurately to avoid payout delays.
Step 3: Add services and packages
Create single sessions and prepaid packages. Set prices in your currency. Test a small package purchase yourself before promoting the link.
Step 4: Configure policies
- Card on file for single appointments.
- Cancellation window (e.g. 24 hours).
- No-show fee or credit deduction rules.
- Email language for confirmations.
Fees you should expect
Stripe charges processing per transaction (varies by country and card type). NextSessio’s subscription covers the software—check current pricing on the homepage. No hidden platform percentage on what clients pay you.
Step 5: Go live
Share your booking URL on Instagram, Google Business, and email signature. Monitor the first week of charges in Stripe for any failed payments or disputes. Turn on payouts notifications in Stripe so you know when money moves.