Payment Integration: Stripe, PayPal & More

Introduction

Payment integration is critical for any monetized platform. This guide covers the most popular payment processors and how to integrate them.

Stripe Integration

Stripe is the most developer-friendly payment processor:

• Set up a Stripe account and get your API keys.
• Implement payment forms using Stripe Elements.
• Handle webhooks for payment events.
• Implement subscription management.

PayPal Integration

PayPal is essential for international payments:

• Use PayPal's REST API for payments.
• Implement PayPal buttons for checkout.
• Handle IPN (Instant Payment Notification) webhooks.

Best Practices

• Never store credit card data (use tokenization).
• Implement proper error handling.
• Use webhooks for payment confirmation.
• Test thoroughly in sandbox mode.
• Implement proper logging and monitoring.

Conclusion

Payment integration is straightforward with the right tools. Focus on security, reliability, and user experience.