> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rowhouse.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Stripe Connect

> Connect your Stripe account to accept and receive payments

Rowhouse uses **Stripe Connect** so your organization can accept payments (dues, events, merch) and receive payouts to your bank account.

## Why connect Stripe?

* **Accept payments**: Members pay via secure Stripe-hosted flows; you see transactions in Rowhouse and in your Stripe dashboard.
* **Receive payouts**: Funds are sent to your connected bank account on Stripe's schedule (e.g. rolling or weekly).
* **Compliance**: Stripe handles identity and tax requirements; you complete their onboarding once.

## Connect your account

1. During [onboarding](/getting-started/onboarding), or from **Settings** (or **Subscription**), click to **connect Stripe** or **complete Stripe setup**.
2. You're redirected to Stripe's onboarding. Complete the steps they show, which typically include:
   * **Business type** (individual, company, etc.)
   * **Legal name** and **representative** details
   * **EIN** or tax ID if required
   * **Bank account** for payouts (or you may add this in [Bank details](/getting-started/bank-details) in Rowhouse)
3. After finishing, you're returned to Rowhouse. Your org is then able to accept payments and receive payouts.

<Warning>
  Use the same legal and bank details you want for tax and payout purposes. Changing them later may require going through Stripe again.
</Warning>

## Representative, EIN, and business type

Stripe asks for:

* **Representative**: The person responsible for the connected account (often the org leader).
* **EIN / Tax ID**: Required for many business types in the US.
* **Business type**: Affects what information Stripe collects and how they report.

These are Stripe requirements; Rowhouse does not store your EIN or full bank details. For issues with the Stripe form, see [Stripe Connect documentation](https://stripe.com/docs/connect).

## Re-onboard or disconnect

* **Re-onboard**: If Stripe asks for more information (e.g. after a pause), use the same **connect** or **complete setup** entry point in Rowhouse to open Stripe again.
* **Disconnect**: If your org needs to disconnect Stripe (e.g. closing the club), use **Settings** or **Subscription** and look for **Stripe** or **Payments**; disconnect only if you no longer need to accept payments. See [Settings - Stripe Connect](/settings/stripe-connect).

<Tip>
  Keep your Stripe dashboard bookmarked so you can view payouts, disputes, and tax documents there.
</Tip>