zkipster Payments

An event payment processing system lets you collect, track, refund and reconcile payments from an event - from table sales, registration fees and add-ons to donations and on-site purchases - across online and in-person channels.

With zkipster Payments every payment is linked to an individual guest profile, so you can see exactly who paid for what and link revenue directly to your event. As an event payment system built into zkipster Events, payments sit alongside your guest management, communications, seating, check-in, and more.

We partner with Stripe to process payments securely. Once an account administrator connects an existing Stripe account or creates a new one, and completes the onboarding, you can accept payments in two ways. Add payment links to your event emails and RSVP forms to take payments in advance, and use Tap to Pay in the zkipster app to collect in person on event day.

Payments are available on all zkipster Events plans, including monthly plans - no custom enterprise contract is required. Advance payments through Communications (event emails and RSVP forms) are available on Professional and Enterprise plans only, while in-person payments through the mobile app are available on every plan, including Essentials. zkipster charges a single platform fee per transaction. Stripe charges its own separate processing fees.

Yes, you'll need a Stripe account, but you don't have to set one up separately: you can connect an existing account or create one during the zkipster onboarding. Stripe reviews and approves each account. Each zkipster client has its own dedicated Stripe connected account, so if you already use Stripe, your existing account and activity stay completely separate; only your zkipster transactions appear in the connected account.

With our Stripe Connect integration you can choose which of more than 40 payment methods to enable, including credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay and regional bank debits. You can charge a fixed amount for tables and registration, add extras like parking or event upgrades, or invite open-ended donations and pledges.

Yes. You can accept advance payments in multiple currencies with event emails and RSVP forms, so you can charge guests in their local currency. For in-person payments on event day, the payment currency must match the physical location of your event, payment device and Stripe account.

Yes, it's one of the biggest advantages of zkipster Payments. Collect advance payments through links in your emails and RSVP forms: ideal for selling tables, registration, early donations and sponsorships. Then, on event day, take payments in person straight from the zkipster app on a supported iPhone or Android device: perfect for walk-ins, upgrades and extras, plus donations, raffle tickets and auction lots at fundraising events.

Just a supported mobile device. In-person payments are taken on a supported iPhone (iPhone XS or later, running the latest version of iOS for best performance) or Android device (many Android phones released from 2022 onwards, plus a small number of Samsung tablets). No card reader or POS is necessary. Your guests can pay with any contactless card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or another digital wallet. Learn more about accepting contactless payments on a compatible iPhone or Android device with Stripe.

Yes, promotional codes can be created and managed in Stripe, and zkipster Payments checkout pages include a field where guests can enter a promotion code. You can choose percentage or fixed amount discounts and set redemption limits and expiry dates. Use promotional codes for early-bird pricing, member or partner discounts and other targeted campaigns.

Yes. Collect advance donations, underwriting and pledges by adding a payment link to an email or RSVP form and letting guests and donors choose their own amount. You can also include payment links in post-event emails to reach guests who didn't attend, or who haven't yet donated.

On the day, you can take donations, sell raffle tickets and collect payments for auction lots in person through the zkipster mobile app. It's perfectly suited to charity galas, fundraisers and every other kind of nonprofit event.

Yes. You can issue a refund directly within zkipster, straight from the corresponding payment in the guest's profile, with no need to log in to Stripe separately. The refund is processed through Stripe and the payment status updates in the guest's profile in zkipster.

Receipts are sent automatically by Stripe to the guest's registered email address. They carry your branding and make no reference to zkipster.

Yes. Payments are processed by Stripe, which is certified to the highest level of payment security (PCI Service Provider Level 1), and every transaction runs through a secure, Stripe-hosted checkout.

For in-person payments, Tap to Pay uses the built-in security and privacy features of the device, and card numbers aren't stored on your phone or in zkipster.