Stripe Checkout invalid_amount

The amount specified is invalid.

Understanding Stripe Checkout

Stripe Checkout is a prebuilt, hosted payment page optimized for conversion. It enables businesses to accept payments online with ease, providing a seamless experience for customers. Stripe Checkout supports various payment methods and currencies, making it a versatile choice for businesses of all sizes.

Identifying the Symptom: Invalid Amount Error

When integrating Stripe Checkout, you might encounter an error labeled as invalid_amount. This error typically manifests when attempting to process a payment, and it prevents the transaction from proceeding.

What You Observe

The error message returned by Stripe will indicate that the amount specified is invalid, often accompanied by a failure to complete the payment process.

Exploring the Issue: Invalid Amount

The invalid_amount error occurs when the amount parameter in the payment request is not correctly formatted or is outside acceptable limits. Stripe requires the amount to be a positive integer representing the smallest currency unit (e.g., cents for USD).

Common Causes

  • Amount is not a positive integer.
  • Amount is specified in a non-integer format (e.g., decimal or string).
  • Amount is zero or negative.

Steps to Resolve the Invalid Amount Error

To resolve the invalid_amount error, follow these steps:

Step 1: Verify the Amount Format

Ensure that the amount is specified as a positive integer. For example, if charging $10.00, the amount should be 1000 (representing 1000 cents).

Step 2: Check the Currency

Ensure that the currency parameter matches the smallest unit of the specified currency. Refer to the Stripe Currency Guide for more details.

Step 3: Validate Input Data

Implement input validation to ensure that the amount is always a positive integer before sending the request to Stripe. This can be done using server-side checks or client-side validation.

Additional Resources

For more information on handling amounts and currencies in Stripe, visit the Stripe API Documentation. For troubleshooting other common errors, check out the Stripe Error Codes page.

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