At Fluum, we know that trust is everything when it comes to running a successful solo business.
You are not only looking after your clients’ needs, you are also protecting their personal and financial information.
That is why we partner with Stripe, one of the world’s leading online payment providers, to process all transactions securely.
In this guide, we explain how Stripe keeps your clients’ payments safe, how Fluum supports data protection, and why you can confidently offer a smooth and secure booking experience.
Why Payment Security Matters in Your Practice
When clients book services online, they are trusting you with sensitive financial information.
Providing a secure and professional payment experience helps you:
- Build immediate trust with new clients, If you’re just getting started and want to build trust from day one, this beginner’s guide is a great place to explore how Fluum supports new freelancers.
- Increase bookings and reduce abandoned checkouts
- Protect your practice from fraud and legal risks
- Comply with GDPR and international data privacy laws
Fluum and Stripe together create a seamless, safe environment for your clients to book and pay with complete confidence.
How Stripe Protects Your Clients’ Payments
Stripe is trusted by millions of businesses worldwide — from small independent practitioners to major global brands.
Key Stripe security features include:
- PCI Level 1 Compliance: Stripe meets the highest level of certification available for payment processing security.
- End-to-End Encryption: Client card details are encrypted securely during the payment process and never stored by ZenPass.
- Two-Factor Authentication: Stripe adds an extra layer of security to its platform to prevent unauthorised access.
- Fraud Prevention Tools: Stripe Radar uses advanced machine learning to detect and block fraudulent transactions in real-time.
- Secure Payouts: Funds are transferred securely from Stripe to your connected bank account.
Stripe handles all the complex technical security so you can focus on serving your clients, not worrying about payment risks.
How Fluum Integrates Stripe Safely
Fluum is built with security and privacy at its core.
When a client books a service through your Fluum storefront or checkout:
- Fluum connects securely with Stripe to process the payment.
- Clients enter their payment details directly through a secure Stripe checkout.
- Fluum never stores sensitive payment information – it is handled entirely by Stripe.
- Once the payment is completed, confirmation is sent automatically to both you and your client.
This integration ensures that every transaction is handled with the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Client-Friendly Payment Experience
Stripe and Fluum work together to make the checkout process as smooth as possible.
Clients can pay using:
- Major debit and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
- Apple Pay and Google Pay for faster mobile checkout
- Local payment methods depending on their country (e.g., Klarna, iDEAL)
Fluum automatically displays pricing in the client’s local currency, offering a familiar and comfortable experience.
Secure checkout combined with a localised experience increases trust and reduces booking drop-offs.
What About Refunds and Cancellations?
Stripe also securely manages refunds.
If a client cancels within your allowed timeframe and you offer a refund:
- You can process the refund directly from your Fluum Sales dashboard.
- Stripe securely returns the funds to the client’s original payment method.
- Both you and the client receive confirmation of the refund.
All transactions remain transparent, secure, and fully traceable for your peace of mind.
How Fluum Protects Your Business and Your Clients
Fluum is fully committed to data protection and privacy.
- GDPR Compliance: Fluum is built in line with the General Data Protection Regulation, ensuring your clients’ data rights are respected.
- Encrypted Communications: All communications between your Fluum account and Stripe are fully encrypted.
- Audit Trails: Every booking and transaction is recorded securely, creating a full history for your records if needed.
- Secure Client Profiles: Your clients’ personal and booking data is stored safely within the your Fluum CRM, with access controls in place.
With Fluum and Stripe working together, you can offer a secure, professional service without the technical complexity.
Summary
At Fluum, protecting your clients’ information is our priority.
By partnering with Stripe, we ensure that every payment is handled safely, giving you and your clients complete peace of mind.
When you use Fluum:
- Payments are processed through a fully PCI-compliant system
- Sensitive client payment information is never stored by us
- Refunds, payouts, and transactions are fully secure and traceable
- Clients enjoy a smooth, trustworthy booking and checkout experience
Ready to offer a secure and seamless payment experience?
Join Fluum today and start building the safe, professional practice your clients deserve.
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