# Set up Stripe

> Connect Stripe to your Bolt merchant account.

Source: https://help.boltapp.com/integrations/payment-processors/stripe

Connect Stripe to Bolt so Bolt can authorize and capture payments through your Stripe account.

## Before you begin [#before-you-begin]

* Administrator access on the Stripe account you will link.
* For Bolt sandbox, put Stripe in [test mode](https://stripe.com/docs/issuing/testing).

## Step 1: Link Stripe to Bolt [#step-1-link-stripe-to-bolt]

1. Log into the [Bolt Merchant Dashboard](https://merchant.boltapp.com).
2. Go to **Settings** > **Payments**.
3. Click **Add Stripe**.
4. Click **Link Stripe**.
5. Enter your credentials in the OAuth modal.
6. Edit the default payment settings.
7. Click **Complete Setup**.

**Expected result:** Stripe appears as your active processor under **Settings** > **Payments**.

## Step 2: Disable Stripe Radar for Bolt transactions [#step-2-disable-stripe-radar-for-bolt-transactions]

Bolt adds `bolt_transaction` metadata to payments so you can skip Stripe Radar rules for Bolt traffic.

1. Log into Stripe.
2. Add this rule: `!(is_missing(::bolt_transaction::))`

<Note>
  If only Bolt transactions go through Stripe, you can disable Stripe Radar entirely.
</Note>

## Step 3: Configure risk settings [#step-3-configure-risk-settings]

For saved cards, Bolt does not transmit CVV match data. Configure Stripe so missing CVV does not auto-decline:

* Follow Stripe's [card verification code checks](https://stripe.com/docs/disputes/prevention/verification#cvc-check) guide.

### With Fraud Protection [#with-fraud-protection]

Bolt Checkout does not require a billing address, so AVS mismatch rules can decline legitimate shoppers. Use Stripe's [AVS settings](https://stripe.com/docs/disputes/prevention/verification#avs-check) to allow shipping and billing address mismatches.

### Without Fraud Protection [#without-fraud-protection]

Tell your fraud provider that payments through this processor will not include CVV match information.

## Step 4: Set up chargeback notifications [#step-4-set-up-chargeback-notifications]

Configure Stripe communication preferences so you receive digital notifications for new chargebacks in time to respond.

## Chargeback handling [#chargeback-handling]

* **With Fraud Protection:** Stripe supports manual dispute submissions.
* **Without Fraud Protection:** Follow [Stripe's chargebacks process](https://stripe.com/docs/disputes).

## Related [#related]

* [Payment processors](/integrations/payment-processors)
* [Fraud Protection](/products/add-ons/fraud-protection)