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Account verification & bank setup (Stripe)

Set up Reflexed Payments with Stripe: verify your identity, add a bank (or debit card for Instant Payments), and understand reviews, holds, and when money is released.

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Written by Conrad Thompson-Wainer
Updated over a month ago

What this is

Reflexed uses Stripe to verify you and send payments from your sales. You’ll complete a short, secure Stripe flow, then return to Reflexed.


Overview of the flow (what you’ll do)

  1. Start in Reflexed → click Enable paymentsContinue in Stripe.
    📸 Picture: your “Enable payments” modal with the Continue button highlighted.

  2. Enter email for Stripe.
    📸 Picture: “Let’s get started” screen with the Email field circled.

  3. Choose business type: Individual / Sole proprietor or Company.
    📸 Picture: “Tell us about your business” with the Business type dropdown circled.

  4. Verify personal details (KYC): legal name, DOB, home address, phone, and (US) last 4 of SSN. Your address must match your ID.
    📸 Picture: “Verify your personal details” with Name, DOB, Address, Phone, Last 4 SSN highlighted.

  5. Provide business details (if Company): legal business name, EIN/registration, business address, website or product description, and (when asked) beneficial owners.
    📸 Picture: “Business details” with Industry and Website fields circled.

  6. Add a destination for payments:

    • Bank account (Standard Payments) — connect instantly via your bank (Plaid), or

    • Enter bank details manually — Stripe sends a $0.01 micro-deposit with a short code to confirm, or

    • Debit card (Instant Payments, fee) — add a debit card to receive funds in minutes when eligible.
      📸 Picture: “Select an account for payments” with bank tiles; “Agree and continue” popup circled. Also show “Enter bank details manually instead”.

  7. Submit & return to Reflexed. Stripe shows status (Verified / Pending / Action needed).


After you finish (what might happen next)

  • Verified: you’re ready to receive payments.

  • Pending review: Stripe is checking your info (usually quick). You can keep selling; we release funds once verification clears.

  • Action needed: Stripe needs something specific (for example, clearer ID, proof of address, company document, or owner details). You’ll see a banner in Reflexed with a Resume in Stripe link.

If Stripe requests documents

  • Photo ID: passport/driver’s license/national ID (front + back if applicable). Must be clear, unedited, and in Latin characters.

  • Proof of address: bank statement or utility bill showing your name and address.

  • Business docs (Company): EIN/registration certificate; beneficial-owner info if asked.

  • Bank proof (rare): official PDF statement or bank letter. No screenshots.


When you get paid

  • First sale: we may hold funds until the order shows delivered (or in-transit for some lanes).

  • After your first cleared payment: funds generally become available once tracking shows in-transit.

  • Standard Payments to bank: typically arrive in 1–4 business days after funds are released to Stripe.

  • Instant Payments to debit card (fee): arrive within minutes when eligible.

Notes

  • We may place temporary holds or reserves if risk signals appear (for example, sudden spikes, high-value items, disputes).

  • Local pickup: funds release after the buyer marks received.

  • Banking holidays and weekends can delay bank posting times.


Make sure your info matches

  • Use your legal name (not a nickname).

  • The home address must match your government ID.

  • If you’re a Company, use the registered legal name and EIN; add beneficial owners when Stripe asks.

  • If your bank name doesn’t match your legal/DBA name, Stripe may ask for bank proof.


Fixing common issues fast

  • Name/address mismatch → edit in the Stripe link shown in Reflexed and re-submit.

  • Can’t find my bank → choose Enter bank details manually instead. Watch for the $0.01 micro-deposit code to verify.

  • Micro-deposit didn’t arrive → wait 1–2 business days, check the exact account, then re-try; your statement descriptor includes the short code.

  • ID upload keeps failing → use a flat, well-lit photo, no glare, full edges visible.

  • Changed business type (Individual ↔ Company) → open the Stripe link and update; Stripe may request new docs.

  • New bank account → update in Stripe; we’ll route new payments there once verified.


Compliance you should know

  • KYC/AML: identity checks are required by law. Stripe securely handles your data; Reflexed never sees your full bank credentials.

  • INFORM Consumers Act (US): high-volume sellers of new goods may be asked for tax ID and bank confirmation and must keep info current (we’ll notify you in-product).

  • Tax reporting: if you meet your country’s threshold (e.g., US 1099-K rules), Stripe/Reflexed will collect the required tax details.


FAQ

Do I have to use Stripe to get paid?
Yes. Reflexed Payments runs on Stripe. You must complete verification to receive payments.

Can I sell before verification is done?
Yes, but funds may be held until your account is verified and the order meets the release condition (for example, in-transit or delivered).

What’s the difference between Standard and Instant Payments?
Standard sends money to your bank account (typical bank timing). Instant sends to an eligible debit card for a small fee; it arrives in minutes.

Why was my verification rejected?
Most failures are mismatched names/addresses, blurry ID, or missing business owners. Re-open the Stripe link, correct the fields, and re-upload clear documents.

Can I use a savings account or prepaid card?
Use a checking account in your name (or business name). For Instant Payments you’ll need an eligible debit card.

How do I change my bank later?
From Seller Hub → PaymentsManage in Stripe → update bank or debit card and re-verify if asked.

Is my data safe?
Yes. Your bank credentials are handled by Stripe. Reflexed only receives the status and the last-4/account metadata needed to route payments.


Step-by-step

  1. In Reflexed, click Enable paymentsContinue in Stripe.

  2. Enter email → Business type (Individual or Company).

  3. Complete Personal details (legal name, DOB, address, phone, last-4 SSN if US).

  4. Complete Business details (Company only) and add beneficial owners if asked.

  5. Add destination for payments:

    • Connect bank (instant), or

    • Enter bank manually (verify micro-deposit code), or

    • Add debit card for Instant Payments (fee).

  6. Submit → return to Reflexed.

  7. If Stripe shows Action needed, follow the link to upload any requested docs.

  8. Ship orders with tracking; funds release per status (first sale: delivery; then: in-transit).

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