# Workflow Action - Stripe One Time Charge > TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview Action Name Action Description Action Details How to Configure Example Suggested Triggers Additional Notes Overview The "… - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/workflows/payments-workflow-actions/workflow-action-stripe-one-time-charge-155000003366 - Section: Workflows / Payments Workflow Actions - Reading time: 2 min - Images: 1, each explained below --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [Overview](#overview) - [Action Name](#action-name) - [Action Description](#action-description) - [Action Details](#action-details) - [How to Configure](#how-to-configure) - [Example](#example) - [Suggested Triggers](#suggested-triggers) - [Additional Notes](#additional-notes) ## Overview The "**Stripe One Time Charge**" action allows you to trigger a one-time charge in Stripe for a fixed amount to a specific customer within your Stripe account. This action is useful for collecting payments without requiring recurring subscriptions or payment plans. ## Action Name **Stripe One Time Charge** ## Action Description This action triggers a one-time charge in Stripe for a set amount to a designated customer. It requires a valid Stripe Customer ID, amount, description, and currency to process the charge. ## Action Details ![Action Details (image 1 of 1)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155032467636/original/PdJCwJ8ssxtID0-al7VwSXqM7w1dC1-GtA.png) **Action Details (image 1 of 1)** This screenshot appears in the "Action Details" section of "Workflow Action - Stripe One Time Charge". The text alongside this image reads: This action triggers a one-time charge in Stripe for a set amount to a designated customer. It requires a valid Stripe Customer ID, amount, description, and currency to process the charge. Immediately after, the guide continues: Action Name: Set a recognizable action name, such as "Stripe One Time Charge." Stripe Customer ID: Enter or select the Stripe Customer ID for the customer to be charged. Description: Provide a brief description of the charge (optional)…. - What this covers: This action triggers a one-time charge in Stripe for a set amount to a designated customer. It requires a valid Stripe Customer ID, amount, description, and currency to process the charge. - Next: Action Name: Set a recognizable action name, such as "Stripe One Time Charge." Stripe Customer ID: Enter or select the Stripe Customer ID for the customer to be charged. Description: Provide a brief description of the charge (optional). Amount: Enter the amount to charge the customer. Currency: Select the appropriate currency for the transaction. ### How to Configure 1. **Action Name:** Set a recognizable action name, such as "Stripe One Time Charge." 2. **Stripe Customer ID:** Enter or select the Stripe Customer ID for the customer to be charged. 3. **Description:** Provide a brief description of the charge (optional). 4. **Amount:** Enter the amount to charge the customer. 5. **Currency:** Select the appropriate currency for the transaction.

Field Name	Description	Mandatory
Stripe Customer ID	The unique identifier for the Stripe customer to be charged	Yes
Description	A description of the charge (e.g., for tracking or notes)	No
Amount	The amount to be charged to the customer	Yes
Currency	The currency in which the amount will be charged	Yes

## Example A business could use this action to charge a customer for a single service, such as a one-time consultation fee of $150, with USD as the currency. After the payment is triggered, the amount will be processed through Stripe and linked to the specified customer’s account. ## Suggested Triggers Here are some suggested triggers to use with the "Stripe One Time Charge" action: 1. **Form Submission**: Automatically charge a customer when they submit a form indicating that they are ready to make a purchase or request a service. 2. **Tag Added**: Trigger a one-time charge when a specific tag (e.g., “Ready to Purchase”) is added to the customer’s profile. 3. **Appointment Confirmed**: Charge customers automatically after confirming an appointment for services. 4. **Order Completed**: Trigger a charge when an order is marked as completed within your system. 5. **Email Link Clicked**: Automatically charge customers who click a payment-related link in an email. ## Additional Notes - Make sure you have set up Stripe integration in your system before using this action. - Ensure the Stripe Customer ID is valid to avoid charge failures. - Use this action for one-time payments only. For recurring payments, consider other Stripe-related actions like subscriptions. - This stripe one-time charge action was not designed for sub accounts to charge their contacts it's meant for agencies to charge the sub account admins. --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. Support: support@ghlcustomercare.com