🔌 New Integrations: STRPay, BetterCharge, USAePay
Three new payment gateways are now available in your Payment Settings. More options, more flexibility to collect payments the way you want.
How to connect:
Go to your Payment Settings
Select your preferred gateway
Follow the onboarding steps to connect
Benefits:
✅ More gateway options for your business
✅ Simple setup directly from your dashboard
✅ More flexibility over how you collect payments
⚡ STRPay: Extended Authorizations + Embedded SCA
STRPay is a payment gateway built specifically for short-term rental hosts. It just got even more powerful.
Extended Authorizations
Hold security deposits longer without rushing to capture before the window closes.
Authorization windows:
Visa: up to 31 days for lodging, cruise, and vehicle rental businesses
Mastercard: 30 days for all businesses
Default (no extension): 5 days
How it works:
Enable Extended Authorizations in your STRPay settings
Set the hold period based on your business needs
ChargeAutomation holds the funds for the configured period automatically
Benefits:
✅ More time to assess damages before capturing
✅ Less pressure on your team to act immediately
✅ Works with Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay
Embedded SCA
Strong Customer Authentication is now built directly into the STRPay payment flow. No redirects, no extra steps for your guests.
How it works:
No setup required
SCA is triggered automatically when required by EU regulations
Guests complete authentication without leaving the checkout page
Benefits:
✅ Full EU payment compliance out of the box
✅ Seamless checkout experience for guests
✅ No redirects, no friction
Available for STRPay users only.
👁 Payment Method Visibility
Guests and hosts can now see the exact payment method used, Apple Pay, Google Pay, card, and more, directly in the Payment Summary and Card View.
Benefits:
✅ Full transparency for hosts and guests
✅ Easier payment tracking and reconciliation
✅ Works across all supported payment methods
