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Stripe Connect Onboarding

To receive payouts from your comic sales, you'll need to connect your store to Stripe, our payment processing partner.

Supported Regions​

Stripe Connect is currently available for sellers in:

  • 🇪🇺 European Union countries
  • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  • 🇺🇸 United States
Other Regions

If you're located outside these regions, please contact us at publish@panels.store to discuss alternative payment arrangements.

Starting the Onboarding Process​

From Your Store Dashboard​

  1. Log in to your Panels Store account
  2. Navigate to My Store
  3. A yellow banner should appear under your store header
  4. Click Visit Stripe and follow their instructions

What You'll Need​

Have these ready before starting:

Personal Information

  • Legal name
  • Date of birth
  • Address
  • Phone number
  • Tax ID or Social Security Number (depending on your country)

Business Information (if applicable)

  • Business name and type
  • Business tax ID
  • Business address

Bank Account Details

  • Bank account number
  • Routing number (US) or IBAN (EU/UK)
  • Bank name and address
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Stripe may require additional verification documents depending on your country and transaction volume.

The Onboarding Flow​

Step 1: Create Stripe Account​

Click the setup link from your store dashboard. You'll be redirected to Stripe's secure onboarding flow.

Step 2: Provide Information​

Complete the Stripe onboarding form with:

  • Your personal/business details
  • Bank account information
  • Identity verification

Step 3: Verification​

Stripe will verify your information. This usually happens instantly, but may take 1-2 business days in some cases.

Step 4: Return to Panels Store​

Once complete, you'll be redirected back to your Panels Store dashboard.

✅ Your store is now ready to accept payments and receive payouts!

Managing Your Stripe Account​

Updating Information​

If you need to update your bank details or other information:

  1. Go to My Store > Options
  2. Click Stripe Dashboard
  3. You'll be redirected to your Stripe dashboard
  4. Update your information there

Stripe Dashboard​

Your Stripe dashboard provides:

  • Monthly payout information
  • Account settings
  • Tax documents
  • Payment method management
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For detailed sales and transaction information, use the Panels Store dashboard rather than Stripe. Stripe will only show your monthly payouts, not individual comic sales.

Payout Configuration​

After connecting Stripe, configure your payout preferences by visiting My Store > Payouts

Minimum Payout Threshold​

Set the minimum balance required before receiving a payout:

  • Minimum: $4 (or equivalent)
  • Default: $50 (recommended)
  • Can be changed anytime

How it works:

  • If your balance meets the threshold on the 1st of the month, you receive a payout
  • If not, the balance rolls over to the next month
  • Higher thresholds mean fewer payouts with lower fees
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Learn more about payout fees and schedules in Payout System.

Troubleshooting​

Can't Complete Onboarding?​

Missing required information

  • Double-check all fields are filled correctly
  • Ensure your bank account details are accurate

Verification failed

  • Contact Stripe support through your Stripe dashboard
  • They can help resolve verification issues

Contact publish@panels.store if you have any issues connecting or setting up your account.

Account Under Review​

If Stripe flags your account for additional review:

  • Provide any requested documentation promptly
  • Check your email for Stripe communications
  • This is a normal part of their verification process

Need to Change Bank Account?​

You can update your bank details anytime through the Stripe dashboard without affecting your store.

Security & Privacy​

Panels Store never sees or stores your bank account information. All financial data is:

  • Handled directly by Stripe
  • Encrypted and secure
  • PCI-DSS compliant
  • Protected by Stripe's security measures

Next Steps​

With Stripe connected, you're ready to:

  1. Publish your first comic
  2. Set up pricing
  3. Share your store

Your store is now fully operational! 🎉