Getting Started
Connect Stripe
Link your Stripe account to Arcalotl to start accepting payments.
Arcalotl uses Stripe Connect (Direct Charges) to process payments. This means money goes directly to your Stripe account. We never hold your funds.
How it works
- Run
/setupin your server - Click the authorization link the bot sends
- Sign in to Stripe (or create an account)
- Authorize Arcalotl to create charges on your behalf
- You're done. Webhooks are configured automatically
Arcalotl collects its platform fee as a Stripe application fee on each charge. You'll see this in your Stripe dashboard as "Application fee" on each transaction.
What Arcalotl accesses
When you connect your Stripe account, Arcalotl receives:
- Your Stripe account ID (to create charges)
- Webhook events (to track payment status)
Arcalotl does not receive or store:
- Bank account details
- Tax information
- Personal financial records
- Card numbers or CVVs
Using an existing Stripe account
If you already have a Stripe account with other products or subscriptions, that's fine. Arcalotl creates its own products and prices within your account, prefixed with arcalotl_ to avoid conflicts.
Fees
| Fee | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe processing | 2.9% + 30¢ | Every transaction |
| Arcalotl transaction fee | 2% | Every successful payment |
| Arcalotl recovery fee | 5% | Only on recovered/saved revenue |