How It Works
1. Enable on Your Listing
Toggle "Require Immediate Payment" when creating or editing a listing in the Pricing section.
2. Buyer Wins or Buys
When someone uses Buy It Now or wins the auction, they're immediately redirected to Stripe checkout.
3. Instant Payment
Payment is collected immediately. No waiting, no unpaid items, no disputes.
Benefits
- Guaranteed Payment: No more unpaid items or non-paying bidders
- Faster Transactions: Get paid immediately when items sell
- Reduced Admin: No payment reminders or follow-ups needed
- Ship Faster: Start shipping as soon as the auction ends
- Quick Checkout: Skip the cart, pay instantly
- Faster Shipping: Sellers ship quicker with confirmed payment
- Secure Payment: Powered by Stripe's secure checkout
- Clear Expectations: Know upfront that payment is required immediately
How to Identify These Listings
Immediate Payment Required
Look for this badge on listing cards and detail pages
Listings requiring immediate payment will display this orange badge prominently. When you click "Buy It Now" or win an auction, you'll be taken directly to the Stripe checkout page to complete your purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your payment fails during checkout, the item remains available and you can retry. The order will be created but marked as "pending payment" until successful completion.
Currently, immediate payment listings go directly to Stripe checkout, which accepts credit/debit cards. Wallet balance and gift cards can be applied on the order page after checkout.
Yes! You can edit your listing and toggle the "Require Immediate Payment" setting off at any time before the auction ends. Changes take effect immediately.
Absolutely! All FairClose buyer protections remain in effect. Immediate payment listings have the same return policies, dispute resolution, and guarantees as regular listings.
Ready to Get Started?
Enable immediate payment on your next listing and enjoy guaranteed, faster transactions.