Stripe Payment

The plugin exposes Stripe options under Auctions → Settings → Stripe Payment. These depend on a separate Stripe extension; the code checks for WC_STRIPE_VERSION.

Saved-card and automatic-charge switches. They are disabled in this demo because the required Stripe integration is unavailable.

Require a stored card

Enable Do not allow bidding without Credit Card on file to require an eligible saved Stripe payment token before bidding. Customers without one are directed to the payment-methods section of My Account.

A saved card is an eligibility check. It is not a guarantee of a successful charge or a reservation of the winning amount.

Automatic winner payment

Automatically charge for won auction enables the automatic-charge integration. Before using it on live auctions:

1. Configure the compatible Stripe gateway and saved payment methods.
2. Use gateway test mode on a staging store.
3. Test a winning auction with a saved card.
4. Review the generated order, gateway response, and order notes.
5. Rehearse the unpaid/failed-charge workflow.

Authentication requirements and gateway failures can prevent payment. Inspect the order before retrying a charge.

The presence of a Stripe settings tab does not mean that every Stripe-branded extension or payment method has been validated with this integration.