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

# Stripe Integration

> Cendra integrates with Stripe for subscription billing and upsell payment collection. Accept guest payments for early check-in, late checkout, and add-on services through secure Stripe checkout.

Cendra integrates with Stripe for subscription billing and upsell payment collection. When guests accept an upsell offer (early check-in, late checkout, or add-on services), payment is collected through a secure Stripe checkout session.

## What Stripe Powers in Cendra

| Feature                  | How Stripe is used                                       |
| ------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Subscription billing** | Monthly/annual Cendra subscription payments              |
| **Upsell payments**      | Guest payments for early check-in, late checkout, extras |
| **Payment links**        | Shareable payment links for custom charges               |
| **Invoicing**            | Automatic invoice generation and delivery                |

## Upsell Payment Flow

1. Cendra's AI sends an upsell offer to the guest via WhatsApp or email
2. Guest clicks the payment link
3. Stripe checkout collects payment securely
4. Cendra receives a webhook confirmation
5. The upsell is marked as confirmed
6. AI can reference the confirmed upsell in future conversations

## Payment Statuses

| Status        | Description                              |
| ------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| **Pending**   | Payment link sent, awaiting guest action |
| **Completed** | Payment collected successfully           |
| **Expired**   | Payment link expired without action      |

## Setup

Connect your Stripe account in **Settings → Payments**. Cendra uses Stripe Connect to link your account securely.