Unlock Seamless Payments in Your Flutter App with Stripe
When it comes to integrating payment methods into mobile applications, Stripe is the go-to solution for developers. Its focus on user experience and security has revolutionized the e-commerce industry, making it a favorite among both shoppers and developers. With the release of the Stripe Flutter SDK, building payment-enabled Flutter apps has become easier than ever.
What You’ll Need
To follow along with this tutorial, make sure you have:
- Flutter installed on your machine
- Basic knowledge of Flutter and Dart
- Xcode or Android Studio installed on your machine
- An iOS Simulator or Android emulator for testing
- A code editor, such as VS Code
Exploring Stripe’s Features
Stripe’s popularity stems from its ability to simplify international transactions in applications by supporting multiple currencies. With Stripe, you can easily integrate various payment options, including:
- Wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Credit and debit cards
- Buy now pay later methods like Klarna and Afterpay
- Bank transfers using redirects and vouchers
Stripe also offers a payout schedule that makes it easy to add your own bank account information and receive payments made through your mobile app.
Getting Started with Stripe
If you don’t have a Stripe account, create one now and obtain your personal access key from the Developer section. You’ll need this key to integrate Stripe with your Flutter app.
Building a Flutter Stripe App
Create a new Flutter project and install the Stripe Flutter SDK package. Once initialized, open your Android emulator or iOS Simulator and run the app. Your app should look similar to the screenshot below.
Installing the Stripe Flutter SDK
Navigate to your directory and copy and paste the code below in your terminal to install the Stripe Flutter SDK.
Setting Up Your Project
To avoid compatibility issues, ensure your project meets the required specifications:
- Android: v5.0 (API level 21) or higher, Kotlin v1.5.0 or higher, and a descendant of Theme.AppCompact for your activity
- iOS: Targeting iOS 11 and above, with the deployment target set to 12.0
Building the Payment Screen
To communicate with the Stripe API from your Flutter app, copy the stripePublishableKey from the Stripe dashboard and add it to your env.dart file. Then, set up card payment for your application and add buttons for Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Adding Card Payment
Update your main.dart file with the code below to build a basic card input.
Apple Pay Plugin
The Stripe Flutter SDK comes with built-in support for pay plugins, including Apple Pay. Create an Apple Pay button using the code snippet below.
Google Pay Plugin
Install the flutter pay package and create a Google Pay button using the code below.
Stripe Query and Response Operations
The Stripe Flutter SDK provides functions for specific query and response operations when sending and receiving data via the Stripe API.
Streamlining Payments in Your Flutter App
With the Stripe Flutter SDK, integrating and accepting payments in your Flutter app has never been easier. By following this tutorial, you’ve learned how to set up a Flutter application with Stripe, add debit card payment, and create buttons for Apple Pay and Google Pay. The Stripe Flutter SDK is the perfect choice for adding payment options to your mobile application.