Thryft Ship Payments: Setup & First Steps
Welcome to Payments — let’s get you set up. First, complete onboarding (so you can accept payments and receive payouts). Next, customize your settings. Then share your link and watch the checkout flow your customers will see.
Quick Start (The 4-Step Flow)
- Onboard in Settings → Accept Payments (3–5 minutes). Required for payouts
- Customize Pay Later and Fee on Me to match your sales style.
- Share your Checkout or Submit link with customers.
- Track payments and payout from your Balance tab.
What Are Thryft Ship Payments?
Payments turns your form into a checkout. Instead of collecting info only, you can collect money directly — a mini store checkout built into your process.
Step 1 — Onboarding
Where: Settings → Accept Payments → Start accepting payments
- Click Start accepting payments and complete the Stripe flow.
- Add bank details so you can receive payouts.
- Return to Thryft Ship — you’ll see a “Welcome to Payments” confirmation.
What you’ll need
- Business details: type, location, tax info
- Bank account for payouts
- Public info: business/name, URL (IG sellers can use
https://instagram.com/<YOUR_HANDLE>
), industry, description
Step 2 — Customize Your Settings
Pay Later
Let customers add items without paying immediately — great for building bigger orders or giving buyers time.
- Checkout Link — pay now; redirects to secure Stripe Checkout.
- Submit Link — add items without paying; you can charge later.
Fee on Me
Choose who covers Stripe’s processing fee.
- OFF (default): Customer pays the processing fee (e.g., $10.61 on a $10.00 item).
- ON: You absorb the fee; customer pays your exact price (e.g., $10.00).
Note: Minimum order amount is $1.00 when Fee on Me is enabled.
Documents
Access tax docs and account statements via Stripe once you’re live.
Step 3 — What Customers Experience
- Form: They fill out your form (items, contact, etc.).
- Summary: Clear total and breakdown.
- Secure Checkout: Stripe payment page (Apple Pay/Google Pay where available).
- Confirmation: Success page + receipt.
- Follow-up: Automatic email with purchase details.
💵 Balances & Payouts
You’ll see two tabs in your dashboard:
- Balance — available funds you can payout to your bank.
- Recent Payments — completed transactions with buyer info and status.
Funds typically settle in 1–2 business days before appearing in your balance.
Tracking & Managing Payments
- Real-time payment notifications
- Transaction history & order details
- Customer info and contact
- Status: successful, pending, failed
- Refunds and disputes
Payment Methods Supported
- Credit & debit cards
- Apple Pay & Google Pay (when device/browser supports it)
Automated Workflows
- Instant confirmation emails on payment
- Automatic tracking emails once packages ship
Tax & Fee Management (Coming Soon)
- Automatic tax calculation by location
- Processing fee handling (including Fee on Me)
- Shipping cost integration
- Discount codes and promotions
Best Practices
Before Payment
- Set clear delivery timelines
- Explain refund/exchange policies
- Share contact info for questions
After Payment
- We send confirmation emails automatically
- We share tracking info when packages ship
Troubleshooting
Payment Fails
- Re-check card details and billing address
- Verify sufficient funds
- Ask buyer to check bank fraud-protection blocks
Technical Issues
- Clear browser cache/cookies
- Try a different browser
- Check internet connection
- Verify required form fields are filled
Support Tips
- Offer clear contact methods (email/chat)
- Respond quickly to payment questions
- Keep transaction records organized
- Know how to process refunds when needed
Security, Compliance & Support
Data Protection
- PCI DSS-compliant processing (via Stripe)
- Encrypted data transmission
- No sensitive payment data stored on your end
- Regular security updates
Get Help
- Email support for technical issues
- Live chat on Instagram DMs during business hours
- Screen-share for complex issues
Contact us: support@thryftship.com
Next Steps
- Enable payments in Settings
- Complete onboarding
- Tune Pay Later and Fee on Me
- Run a $1 test checkout
- Share your link and start collecting payments
Ready? Head to your dashboard and flip on Payments — your first checkout is a few clicks away.