The Stripe one-time charge trigger lets you automatically charge a parent's card when specific events happen in your automations — like when they book a tour, complete enrollment paperwork, or get off your waitlist.
How It Works
This trigger is connected to your Stripe integration in your Enrollio settings. When the automation runs, it processes a one-time payment using the parent's saved payment method.
Important: The parent must have a default payment method saved in Stripe for the one-time charge to process successfully. If no default card is set, the charge will fail.
Common Use Cases
- Charging registration fees when families complete enrollment
- Processing tour booking deposits
- Collecting waitlist fees automatically
- Charging for field trips or special events
Setting Up the Trigger
- Make sure Stripe is connected in your Enrollio settings
- Create or edit an automation
- Add the "Stripe One-Time Charge" action where you want the payment to process
- Specify the charge amount and description
Pro Tip: Always send a confirmation text or email after a successful charge so parents know exactly what they were billed for.
Troubleshooting
If charges aren't processing, check that:
- Your Stripe integration is active and connected
- The parent has a default payment method saved
- The card on file hasn't expired
- Your Stripe account is in good standing
Need help setting up payment automations? Contact our support team — we're here to help.