Milestone Payment Gates
Clients approve deliverables and pay in one click. Work does not proceed until payment clears.
Stripe / INTEGRATION GUIDE
Stripe + Angelwood Integration
Collect payments when clients approve work. No more chasing invoices or waiting for checks.
QUICK ANSWER
The Stripe integration makes payments part of the client workflow so firms can connect approvals, invoices, and collection timing.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Best for teams already relying on Stripe and needing their client-facing updates, approvals, or reporting to stay in sync.
THE WORKFLOW
What you get with Stripe
Seamlessly connect your workflow with Angelwood
Automatic Invoicing
Generate and send invoices automatically when milestones are ready for approval.
Payment Dashboard
Clients see their payment history, upcoming invoices, and current balance in their portal.
FROM SETUP TO SHARED CONTEXT
How it works
Get started with Stripe in minutes
- 01
Connect your Stripe account
Secure OAuth connection. Your Stripe credentials stay private.
- 02
Set up payment milestones
Define payment amounts for each project milestone or retainer period.
- 03
Clients approve and pay
When work is ready, clients review, approve, and pay through their portal.
- 04
Funds hit your account
Stripe processes the payment. You receive funds on your normal payout schedule.
IN PRACTICE
How firms use Stripe with Angelwood
Ways to apply this workflow to client work
Project-Based Agencies
Collect deposits, progress payments, and final payments tied to deliverable approvals.
OutcomeReduce payment delays by 70%
Retainer Agencies
Automate monthly retainer billing with one-click payment for clients.
OutcomeCollect 95% of retainers on time
Production Studios
Gate asset delivery behind payment. Clients pay before receiving final files.
OutcomeEliminate unpaid final invoices
GOOD QUESTIONS
Stripe Integration FAQs
What payment methods do clients have?
Credit cards, debit cards, and ACH bank transfers (US). Clients save payment methods for future use.
What are the Stripe fees?
Standard Stripe fees apply (2.9% + 30¢ for cards). Angelwood does not add additional fees.
Can I offer payment plans?
Yes. Set up milestone payments or installment schedules for larger projects.
How do refunds work?
Issue full or partial refunds directly from your Stripe dashboard or through Angelwood.
Is this PCI compliant?
Yes. All payment data is handled by Stripe. Angelwood never stores card numbers.
Can clients see all their invoices?
Yes. Clients access payment history, download invoices, and update payment methods in their portal.
YOUR NEXT STEP
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