How to Create a Service Product in Stripe Checkout (Australia 2024)

Create a Service Product in Stripe Checkout (For Online Bookings)

Setting up a service product in Stripe Checkout allows Australian business owners to accept payments online quickly and securely. Whether you’re offering consultations, coaching, or any service, Stripe Checkout simplifies the payment process for both you and your clients.

This guide will walk you through creating your first service product in Stripe Checkout — no fuss, no coding.

🔹 Step 1: Log in to Your Stripe Dashboard

Head to dashboard.stripe.com and sign in.

If you don’t have an account, create one and complete the verification steps.

🔹 Step 2: Create a New Product

• Click on “Products” in the sidebar

• Hit “+ Add product”

Fill in your product details:

• Name: Use a clear name like “Business Consultation” or “Monthly Bookkeeping”

• Description: Briefly describe your service (e.g., “One-hour business consultation session”)

• Image: Optional — you can skip this if you prefer

🔹 Step 3: Set the Pricing

In the pricing section:

• Choose “One-time” or “Recurring” (for subscriptions)

• Enter the price amount (e.g., $150)

• Set the currency to AUD

• Click “Save product”

🔹 Step 4: Create a Payment Link or Checkout Session

To allow clients to pay:

• Go to Payment Links in the Stripe Dashboard

• Click “Create payment link”

• Select your newly created service product

• Set any quantity restrictions or promotional options

• Create the link

You can now share this link with clients or embed it on your website.

🔹Step 5: Embed Stripe Checkout on Your Website (Optional)

If you want the payment process embedded directly on your site, use Stripe’s Checkout API or simple embed options via plugins (for WordPress or other CMS).

For non-technical users, embedding the payment link as a button or hyperlink is the easiest way.

🔹 Benefits of Using Stripe Checkout for Services

• Accepts all major cards and payment methods

• Secure, PCI-compliant payment processing

• Easy to manage and track payments via Stripe Dashboard

• Supports refunds and invoicing

• Works well with booking tools like Calendly for smooth workflows

🔹 Tips for Australian Small Businesses

Make sure your Stripe account is set up with your Australian business info, GST registration, and bank details to avoid pay-out delays.

🔹 Final Thoughts

Creating a service product in Stripe Checkout streamlines your payment process and professionalises your service offerings. This setup is essential for Australian business owners and freelancers who want to automate booking payments and get paid faster.

At Justwise Accounting, we recommend Stripe Checkout as a reliable and scalable solution for service-based businesses.