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Stripe Checkout is a prebuilt, hosted payment page optimized for conversion. It enables businesses to accept payments online with ease, providing a seamless checkout experience for customers. Stripe Checkout supports various payment methods and currencies, making it a versatile tool for global transactions.
When integrating Stripe Checkout, you might encounter an error message stating 'invalid_coupon'. This error typically appears when a customer attempts to apply a discount code during the checkout process, and the code is not recognized or is no longer valid.
The 'invalid_coupon' error indicates that the coupon code entered by the customer does not match any active coupons in your Stripe account. This could be due to a typo, an expired coupon, or a coupon that has been disabled.
To resolve the 'invalid_coupon' error, follow these steps:
Ensure that the coupon code entered by the customer is correct. Double-check for any typos or extra spaces. You can also test the coupon code yourself to confirm its validity.
Log in to your Stripe Dashboard and navigate to the Coupons section. Verify that the coupon is active and has not expired. Check the expiration date and usage limits.
If the coupon does not exist or has expired, create a new coupon or update the existing one. Use the following command to create a coupon via the Stripe API:
curl https://api.stripe.com/v1/coupons \ -u sk_test_4eC39HqLyjWDarjtT1zdp7dc: \ -d duration=once \ -d id=25OFF \ -d percent_off=25
Replace sk_test_4eC39HqLyjWDarjtT1zdp7dc
with your actual API key and adjust the parameters as needed.
If the coupon is no longer valid, inform your customers about the issue and provide an alternative discount if possible. Clear communication can help maintain customer satisfaction.
By following these steps, you can effectively troubleshoot and resolve the 'invalid_coupon' error in Stripe Checkout. Ensuring that your coupons are correctly configured and active will help provide a smooth checkout experience for your customers. For more information on managing coupons, visit the Stripe Documentation.
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