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Stripe Connect

Available

This integration is active and ready to use on all Pro plans.

With Stripe Connect, your clients pay directly from the link you send them. The payment automatically syncs in Frihet.

What is it for?​

Stripe Connect enables:

  • Payment links on invoices — Clients pay with card, Apple Pay, Google Pay
  • Multiple methods — Card, bank transfer, mobile
  • Automatic synchronization — Frihet marks as paid instantly
  • No complications — You don't need to upload card numbers

Requirements​

  • Pro plan or higher
  • Verified bank account in Stripe — To receive transfers

Two ways to connect​

  1. Go to Settings → Integrations → Stripe Connect
  2. Click on "Connect existing Stripe account"
  3. Stripe will ask you to log in and authorize Frihet
  4. Once authorized, you can generate payment links

This uses Stripe Connect Standard — you retain full control of your Stripe account.

If you don't have a Stripe account​

  1. Go to Settings → Integrations → Stripe Connect
  2. Select your country and click on "Create new account"
  3. Stripe will guide you through verification (personal data, bank account)
  4. Once verified, you can generate payment links

This uses Stripe Connect Express — Stripe manages the verification for you.

From an invoice​

Option 1: Quick button​

  1. Open your invoice from Invoicing → Invoices
  2. Click on "Generate payment link" (blue button)
  3. Frihet automatically generates the link
  4. The link appears on the invoice with a QR code

Option 2: When sending an invoice​

When you send an invoice by email:

  1. Before sending, activate "Include payment link"
  2. Frihet automatically generates the link
  3. It is included in the email to the client
  4. Client sees a "Pay now" button in the email

Option 3: Share manually​

Link de pago (copiable):
https://frihet.link/pay/inv_XXXXXXXX

O escaneando QR

You can:

  • Copy the link
  • Share it via Whatsapp, Slack, SMS
  • Embed it on your website
  • Scan with mobile

Client experience​

Payment flow​

  1. Client opens the link
  2. Sees the summary: concept, amount, due date
  3. Chooses method:
    • Card → Visa, Mastercard, etc.
    • Transfer → IBAN (if available)
    • Google Pay / Apple Pay — If on mobile
  4. Confirms details
  5. Pays
  6. Receives confirmation by email

Available payment methods​

According to your Stripe configuration:

MethodAvailable
Credit/Debit CardAlways ✅
Google PayMobile ✅
Apple PayMobile/Mac ✅
SEPA TransferDepends on country
PayPalIf enabled

What happens after payment​

In Frihet​

  1. Client pays using the link
  2. Stripe processes the payment (~2 seconds)
  3. Frihet receives confirmation (in real-time)
  4. The invoice is automatically marked as "Paid" ✅
  5. The payment appears in Bank movements

In your bank account​

  1. Payments are deposited into your bank account
  2. Stripe retains its commission (2.4% + €0.20)
  3. In 1-2 days you see the net amount in your bank

Example:

  • Client pays €100
  • Stripe commission: €2.60 (2.4% + €0.20)
  • You receive in the bank: €97.40

Customization​

Stripe Connect automatically shows your name, but you can customize:

  1. Go to Settings → Integrations → Stripe
  2. Configure:
    • Your company logo
    • Primary color
    • Custom message

Change button text​

In your invoice email you can change:

❌ "Pay now" ✅ "Settle invoice" ✅ "Complete payment"

Edit in Settings → Email templates

Fees and pricing​

Stripe charges:

  • 2.4% + €0.20 per card transaction
  • 0.2% + €0.02 per bank transfer (if enabled)

There are no monthly fees in Stripe (you use it for free if you have no transactions).

Security​

  • PCI compliance — Your data and client data are protected
  • SSL encryption — All communication encrypted
  • Identity verification — Stripe verifies the client
  • Fraud protection — Stripe detects suspicious transactions

Manual reconciliation​

If for some reason Frihet does not detect a payment:

  1. Open the invoice
  2. Click on "Mark as paid"
  3. Select method: "Stripe Payment"
  4. Confirm the amount
  5. It is manually recorded

You can regenerate links:

  1. Open the invoice
  2. "Generate new link" — Invalidates the previous one
  3. The new link works with the same data

Use case: Client lost the first link, you generate a new one.

Limits and restrictions​

RestrictionDetail
Maximum amount€50,000 per transaction
Repeated clientsUnlimited
Active linksNo time limit (always work)
Failed attemptsUnlimited (client can retry)

Troubleshooting​

  • Verify that Stripe is connected (status "Connected")
  • Reload the link page
  • Try in private browser
  • If it persists, regenerate the link

"Client received an error when paying"​

  • Possible bank block — Ask them to try again
  • Transaction limit — Client contacts their bank
  • Stripe issue — Wait and retry (Stripe might also be under maintenance)

"Can I accept PayPal?"​

Currently Frihet + Stripe only supports Stripe methods. For PayPal, you would have to use additional integrations.

"What fees did I pay?"​

  1. Go to Bank movements
  2. Filter by "Stripe Fees"
  3. You see all the ones you paid this month

Next steps​

Previous: Stripe - Subscriptions