Get paid through Stripe with the Samba booking system
Samba processes tour and activity bookings through Stripe. Payments land directly in your own Stripe account, so Samba never holds your money, and connecting takes about five minutes.
Money lands in your account
Payouts go straight to your own Stripe account on its normal schedule. Samba never holds your funds in between.
About five minutes to connect
Authorize Samba once and you’re set. No engineering, no setup fees, no contracts.
Competitive payment fees
Stripe charges its standard processing fee — competitive, transparent, and the same as a direct sale.
Eligible countries
Stripe supports businesses in 40+ countries. If yours is listed here, you can connect Stripe to Samba today.
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Australia
Hong Kong
Japan
Malaysia
New Zealand
Singapore
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
How connecting works
No engineering, no setup fees. Your existing Stripe account stays exactly as it is.
- 1
Connect Stripe
In Samba settings, choose Stripe and sign in to your account.
- 2
Authorize Samba
Approve the connection — one click if you’re already signed in to Stripe.
- 3
Start taking bookings
Deposits and installments flow straight to your account.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need my own Stripe account?
Yes. You connect your own Stripe account to Samba, so your payouts, payment history, and customer data stay under your control.
Who holds the money from a booking?
Stripe pays out to your account on its normal schedule. Samba never holds your funds in between.
Who pays the Stripe processing fee?
Stripe charges its standard processing fee to your account, the same as it would on any direct sale.
Can I refund a booking from Samba?
Yes. Refunds you issue in Samba are processed back through Stripe to the traveler’s original payment method.