---
title: "Getting Paid with ClearCRM - Payment Gateway"
description: "How to setup Payment Gateway and accept payments with Stripe"
url: https://help.clearcrm.com/en/articles/12305102-getting-paid-with-clearcrm-payment-gateway
collection: "Payments"
updated: 2026-08-06
language: en
---

# Getting Paid with ClearCRM - Payment Gateway

How to setup Payment Gateway and accept payments with Stripe

## How to setup ClearCRM Payment Gateway and accept credit card payments using Stripe

## Overview

This documentation outlines the steps to integrate Stripe as a payment gateway for processing customer invoices. It provides a straightforward guide for setting up and using the payment feature within the application.

## Why use a Payment Gateway?

Instead of collecting payments manually, you can:

-   Offer customers a simple way to pay invoices online.
    
-   Speed up cash flow by reducing friction in the payment process.
    
-   Automatically update invoice statuses without manual tracking.
    

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## Setting Up Stripe Payment Gateway

To enable Stripe in your ClearCRM account:

1.  Navigate to **Setup > Settings**.
    
2.  Find and click on **Payment Gateway**.
    
3.  Enable **Stripe**.
    
4.  Enter a **label** (e.g., “Credit Card via Stripe”).
    
5.  Paste in your **Stripe Public Key** and **Secret Key**.
    
6.  Save your changes to activate the payment option.
    

💡 _Tip: You can find your Stripe keys in your Stripe Dashboard under_ **_Developers > API Keys_**.

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## Accepting Payments on Invoices

Once Stripe is connected, your customers can pay directly from their invoices:

1.  Go to **Sales > Invoices**.
    
2.  Open any unpaid invoice.
    
3.  Either:
    
    -   Click **Add Payment** to process it manually, or
        
    -   Share the invoice link with your customer.
        
4.  Customers can then select **Stripe** as the payment method and complete the transaction with their credit card.
    

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## Payment Confirmation and Tracking

When a payment is successful:

-   The invoice status automatically updates to **Paid**.
    
-   Customers can download a **payment receipt** right away.
    
-   You can view the updated invoice status in the invoice list.