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§ Tech.00
Stripe — Frictionless onboarding
The gold standard for developer ergonomics and frictionless initial setup. We deploy Stripe natively via our prism connector, giving early-stage businesses instant access to global payments without upfront complexity.
1.4% + 20p
UK card processing
Prism connector
unified integration library
Stripe Tax
UK/EU VAT automatic
§ Tech.01Replaces
What it replaces
| Business/Concern | Platform | Platform take (annual) | Stripe direct (annual) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salon, £20k/mo bookings | Fresha | £48,000/yr vs ~£3,600/yr | |
| Hotel, £500k/yr, 50% OTA | Booking.com | £75–90k/yr vs ~£7–8k/yr | |
| E-commerce, £1M/yr | Shopify Basic | £34k+/yr vs ~£14k/yr |
Stripe provides the fastest route to market. When transaction volume reaches scale, the modular architecture allows for an effortless swap to Hyperswitch.
§ Tech.02Pipeline
How STACKD uses it
- Deployed instantly for early-stage platforms via a unified integration library, avoiding complex multi-gateway onboarding.
- Custom checkout via Stripe Elements ensures absolute design control—no branded redirects.
- UK POS support natively via Stripe Terminal (S700/WisePad) for a unified online/offline dashboard.
§ Tech.03Business case
Business outcomes
Wellness & salons
Stripe deposit collected at Cal.com booking to eliminate no-shows.
No-show rate plummets from 24% to 4%.
Hospitality
Direct booking payments bypass OTA commissions.
Thousands in revenue returned to the hotel.