Getting Started with Payments
TL;DR
- Pathway 1 takes you from zero to processing payments. Three lessons, about 20 minutes
- Lesson 1 is how money actually moves. Lesson 2 is picking a processor. Lesson 3 is what you're really paying
- Finish it and you'll have a processor, or know which one to pick, and understand your fee structure
This pathway takes you from zero to processing payments. Three lessons, about 20 minutes total.
| # | Lesson | What You'll Learn |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Payments | How money moves when a customer pays you, and the key players involved |
| 2 | Choosing a Processor | How to pick between Stripe, Square, PayPal, and others |
| 3 | Understanding Fees | What you're actually paying, and whether it's too much |
Start with Lesson 1: Introduction to Payments
After this pathway: You'll know how payments work, have a processor (or know which one to pick), and understand your fee structure. Next, read Pathway 2: Handling Your First Chargeback or explore Accept Payments for deeper topics.