STRIPE CONNECT ONBOARDING GUIDE

For promoters receiving PPV payouts through Data Fight Central

  Key fact: DFC does NOT hold your funds. Stripe routes your share directly to your bank account at the moment of purchase.

How It Works

You complete Stripe Express onboarding (5–10 minutes).
Stripe verifies your identity (KYC) and bank details.
When a fan buys PPV access to your event, Stripe automatically:
- Sends your share (e.g. 60%) to your connected account
- Retains DFC's commission (e.g. 40%) as application fee
You see payouts in your Stripe dashboard within 2–7 business days.

Step-by-Step

Step 1: Click the onboarding link DFC sends you by email.

Step 2: Enter your business details — business name, ABN (Australian promoters), and address.

Step 3: Enter representative details — name, date of birth, government ID.

Step 4: Enter your bank account details for payouts.

Step 5: Agree to Stripe's terms of service.

Step 6: Submit — Stripe verifies within 1–2 business days. You'll receive a confirmation email.

Sandbox Testing (Before Live Event)

DFC creates a test PaymentIntent using Stripe test mode.
You see a test payout in your Stripe test dashboard.
Confirm the amount matches the expected split.
Report any issues to ops@datafightcentral.com.

Live Payment Flow

Fan visits event PPV page on datafightcentral.com.
Fan clicks "Buy PPV Access" and enters card details.
Stripe creates a PaymentIntent with your connected account as destination.
Stripe charges the fan and routes your share instantly.
Stripe holds a short reserve (7–14 days) for chargebacks.
Payout arrives in your bank account per your Stripe payout schedule.

Reporting

DFC provides daily email reports during the event window.
Final settlement report within 7 days of event.
Full payout reconciliation within 30 days.
View all transactions at dashboard.stripe.com.

Chargebacks & Disputes

If a buyer disputes a charge, Stripe notifies both DFC and you.
DFC responds to disputes using purchase evidence and DRM logs.
If a chargeback is upheld, the amount is deducted from the reserve.

FAQ

Q: Does DFC hold my money?
A: No. Stripe routes your share directly to your connected account. DFC only receives the agreed commission via application_fee.

Q: What fees does Stripe charge?
A: Standard Stripe processing: ~2.9% + $0.30 per transaction, deducted before the revenue split.

Q: How long until I get paid?
A: Stripe's standard rolling payout schedule — typically 2–7 business days.

Q: What if I need to change my bank details?
A: Log into your Stripe dashboard → Settings → Payouts.

Support

Onboarding issues: ops@datafightcentral.com
Payment queries: info@datafightcentral.com
Phone: 0450 113 139