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Apple Pay and Google Pay for Invoices and Text2Pay Links

Apple Pay and Google Pay can be used by customers to pay one-time or recurring invoices and Text2Pay links when Stripe Connect is enabled and all eligibility requirements are met.

Updated over 2 months ago

Who This Is For / When to Use

This article is for account owners and administrators who:

  • Use Stripe Connect as their payment provider

  • Send invoices or Text2Pay links to customers

  • Want to offer Apple Pay and Google Pay as payment options

Supported Payment Scenarios

Apple Pay and Google Pay are supported for:

  • One-time invoices

  • Recurring invoices

  • Text2Pay links

  • Funnel order forms (Version 2 Funnels only)

  • Upsells and recurring payments

Stripe processes Apple Pay and Google Pay transactions as standard card payments.

When Apple Pay and Google Pay Appear to Customers

Apple Pay and Google Pay are shown to the customer only if all conditions below are met:

  • The customer is in a supported country or region

  • The customer is using a supported browser

  • The customer has Apple Pay or Google Pay set up on their device

  • Stripe determines the payment method is eligible

If any condition is not met, only the credit card option is shown.

Supported Browsers

Apple Pay and Google Pay are supported on:

  • Chrome (Desktop)

  • Chrome (Android)

  • Safari (macOS)

  • Safari (iOS)

  • Microsoft Edge (Windows)

Payment Provider Requirement

Apple Pay and Google Pay are available only when using Stripe Connect.

They are not supported with:

  • PayPal

  • Authorize.net

  • NMI

  • Any non-Stripe payment provider

Funnel Requirement

Apple Pay and Google Pay work only with Version 2 Funnels.

They are not supported on legacy funnel versions.

How to Enable Apple Pay and Google Pay

Step 1: Connect Stripe Connect

  1. Go to Payments → Integrations

  2. Connect your Stripe account using Stripe Connect

Using Stripe APIs alone does not enable Apple Pay or Google Pay. Stripe Connect is required.

Step 2: Enable Apple Pay and Google Pay

  1. In Payments → Integrations, locate Stripe

  2. Click Manage

  3. Toggle Apple Pay and Google Pay to ON

Once enabled, the payment methods become available automatically where supported.

Apple Pay Domain Registration (Automatic)

Apple Pay requires the payment domain to be registered with Stripe.

  • Domain registration is handled automatically when Stripe Connect is enabled

  • No manual action is required in most cases

  • Successful registration allows Apple Pay to appear on invoices and Text2Pay links

Where Customers See Apple Pay and Google Pay

When enabled and eligible, customers see:

  • Apple Pay and/or Google Pay buttons

  • Credit card as a fallback option

These appear on:

  • Invoice payment pages

  • Text2Pay payment pages

  • Funnel order forms

Common Issues and Fixes

Apple Pay Not Showing

Check the Apple Pay Toggle

  • Stripe must be connected

  • Apple Pay and Google Pay toggle must be ON

Verify Country Availability

Apple Pay must be supported in your country.

  • Check Supported Capabilities → Payment Methods in Stripe

Confirm Domain Registration

Apple Pay requires domain verification.

  1. Open your Stripe Dashboard

  2. Go to Settings → Payment Methods → Apple Pay → Web Domains

  3. Confirm your domain is listed

If not listed:

  • Add the domain manually as a temporary fix

  • Contact Kyrios support if it does not auto-register after enabling the toggle

Verify Domain Association File

Apple Pay requires a verification file to be accessible.

Confirm Customer Device Requirements

Apple Pay requires:

  • Safari browser

  • iOS 10+ or macOS Sierra+

  • A compatible Apple Pay device

  • A participating bank

Google Pay Not Showing

Check the Google Pay Toggle

  • Stripe must be connected

  • Apple Pay and Google Pay toggle must be ON

Verify Country Availability

Google Pay must be supported in your country.

  • Check Supported Capabilities → Payment Methods in Stripe

Confirm Customer Requirements

Google Pay requires:

  • Chrome or Safari browser

  • A valid card added to Google Pay

FAQ

What will differ in my reporting of transactions and orders?

There is no difference in reporting.

Stripe treats Apple Pay and Google Pay payments as card payments. All transactions appear normally in Orders, Transactions, and Subscriptions.

Is Stripe pricing different for Apple Pay or Google Pay?

No.

Apple Pay and Google Pay transactions are charged the same as standard credit card transactions by Stripe.

Can I use Apple Pay or Google Pay with PayPal, Authorize.net, or NMI?

No.

Apple Pay and Google Pay are supported only with Stripe Connect.

Can I enable other payment methods like ACH or bank redirects?

No.

Currently, only Apple Pay and Google Pay can be enabled through Stripe in Kyrios.

Will Apple Pay and Google Pay work with a custom domain?

Yes.

Your custom domain must be successfully registered with Stripe. If automatic registration fails, the domain can be added manually in Stripe and then verified by support.

Why did my Google Pay button disappear after adding custom CSS?

Custom CSS or JavaScript may hide Stripe payment elements.

If you use custom code on order forms:

  • Ensure it does not set display: none or visibility: hidden on Stripe or Payment Request Button containers

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