As a seller, you are paid through your Stripe Connect Account. Funds are released automatically after the buyer confirms pet receipt, with your payout being managed directly by Stripe.
Step | Action | Status Change | Fund Location & Recipient |
1. Reservation | Buyer pays the deposit. | Order Status: | Platform's Stripe Account (Escrow Hold) |
2. Approval | You approve the request. | Order Status: | Funds Remain in Escrow |
3. Release Trigger | Buyer clicks "Confirm Pet Received" (or auto-release period expires). | Order Status: | Transfer Action Initiated |
4. Payout | The platform code triggers a Stripe Transfer of your net earnings. | Payment Status: | Seller's Stripe Connect Balance |
Fund Availability: Your net earnings (Deposit amount minus platform commission) become available in your Stripe Connect balance shortly after the buyer confirms receipt.
Automatic Transfer: Stripe automatically initiates a transfer of your available balance to your linked bank account according to the payout schedule you configured during your onboarding (e.g., daily or weekly).
Viewing: You can view these real-time balances and payout history directly within the Payout Settings page on your dashboard.