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How Belong simplifies payments with Web2 and Stripe Connect

In today’s fast-paced digital world development, balancing innovative technologies with tried-and-true systems can be a challenge. At Belong, we understand the importance of reliable and efficient payment systems, which is why we’ve built a solution that leverages Stripe Connect to support traditional web2 payments. This approach allows communities to enjoy the reliability of traditional payments without compromising our platform’s broader features.

Stripe Connect & Belong integration solution

Belong’s web2 checkout, powered by Stripe Connect, combines simplicity with robust functionality. Communities can manage NFT tickets, special promotions, and events on Belong while ensuring that customers have the option to pay via credit cards, bank transfers, or other common web2 methods.

Reliable infrastructure
By leveraging Stripe’s secure payment gateway, we ensure each transaction is processed swiftly and accurately, reducing errors and the need for cumbersome manual oversight.

Familiar payment flow
Many users are hesitant to adopt new payment tools if they disrupt what they’re used to. With web2 checkout, we preserve that comfort zone, allowing for quick, intuitive transactions.

Scalability
Belong supports a range of transaction volumes, from niche events to large-scale festivals, without sacrificing speed or user experience. As event attendance and sales volumes grow, our platform easily scales to meet increased demand.

Enhanced security
With Stripe Connect, transactions remain protected by industry-leading security protocols. This ensures peace of mind for both organizers and attendees, helping build trust and loyalty on our platform.

Discover Stripe Connect & Belong integration use case

Imagine organizing a concert through Belong. You have the option to create NFT tickets for VIP access and special promotions, showcasing the innovative side of our platform. However, many attendees may still prefer to pay with credit cards or direct bank transfers. By enabling Stripe-powered web2 payments within Belong:

  • Faster transactions
    Attendees can quickly purchase tickets, reducing wait times and the likelihood of cart abandonment.
  • Streamlined management
    Everything, from ticket types to payment data, lives within Belong. There’s no need to toggle between separate systems for payment tracking and event management.
  • Security and trust
    Fans trust known payment channels, ensuring a higher conversion rate and lower support overhead.

How it works?

  1. Setup
    When you create an event on Belong, our platform automatically provides an option traditional web2 checkout. This setup requires no additional code or plugins—Stripe Connect is integrated behind the scenes.
  2. Configuration
    Choose what payment methods you’d like to enable for each event. You can stick to credit cards, add bank transfers, or include other common options supported by Stripe.
  3. Transaction processing
    Once a customer selects their preferred payment method, the checkout process moves through Stripe’s secure infrastructure. Belong keeps you updated on transaction statuses in real time.
  4. Ticket delivery
    Successful purchases trigger the delivery of digital assets directly in Belong. Users receive confirmations and can easily access their tickets, while event organizers can view sales insights in a unified dashboard.
  5. Analytics and refinement
    As your events scale, Belong offers analytics to help you understand purchase patterns, best-selling ticket tiers, and user behavior. This information allows continual optimization of promotions and payment flows.

Making the switch to new technologies doesn't have to be difficult or disruptive. Communities can prosper in the digital economy while giving their members a dependable and comfortable payment experience with Belong's web2 checkout solution, which is powered by Stripe Connect. We enable communitites to simplify their processes and concentrate on expansion by emphasizing scalability, security, and simplicity. Stay tuned for more updates on how Belong is revolutionizing the payment ecosystem and assisting companies in thriving in a dynamic market.