stripe-best-practices
Latest Stripe API version: 2026-02-25.clover. Always use the latest API version and SDK unless the user specifies otherwise.
Integration routing
| Building... | Recommended API | Details |
|---|---|---|
| One-time payments | Checkout Sessions | references/payments.md |
| Custom payment form with embedded UI | Checkout Sessions + Payment Element | references/payments.md |
| Saving a payment method for later | Setup Intents | references/payments.md |
| Connect platform or marketplace | Accounts v2 (/v2/core/accounts) |
references/connect.md |
| Subscriptions or recurring billing | Billing APIs + Checkout Sessions | references/billing.md |
| Embedded financial accounts / banking | v2 Financial Accounts | references/treasury.md |
Read the relevant reference file before answering any integration question or writing code.
Key documentation
When the user's request does not clearly fit a single domain above, consult:
- Integration Options — Start here when designing any integration.
- API Tour — Overview of Stripe's API surface.
- Go Live Checklist — Review before launching.
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