GoHighLevel Stripe One-Time Charge

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How to Use GoHighLevel Stripe One-Time Charge in Workflows

This step-by-step guide explains how to configure the Stripe One-Time Charge workflow action in GoHighLevel. Many teams manage tasks in ClickUp but run billing automations inside GoHighLevel, so this article focuses on connecting your workflow logic to secure payment processing without confusion.

The instructions below are based on the official GoHighLevel support documentation for the Stripe One-Time Charge workflow action. You will learn how to set up the payment action, choose a saved payment method, define amounts, and safely test your automation.

What the GoHighLevel Stripe One-Time Charge Action Does

The Stripe One-Time Charge action in GoHighLevel lets you automatically bill a contact using an existing Stripe payment method saved on their profile. This is useful when you want to:

  • Charge a one-time fee after a form submission or booking.
  • Collect payment after a trial period ends.
  • Bill for a single product or service outside of subscriptions.
  • Trigger charges from complex GoHighLevel workflows.

The action relies on Stripe payment methods already associated with the contact. If no saved method exists, the charge will fail and the workflow action will not be able to complete.

Requirements Before You Configure GoHighLevel Payment Workflows

Before you add the Stripe One-Time Charge action in a GoHighLevel workflow, make sure you have the following in place:

  • An active Stripe account connected to GoHighLevel.
  • At least one payment method saved on the contact in Stripe and synced to GoHighLevel.
  • Access to the location where the workflow is created.
  • Permissions to edit workflows and payments in your GoHighLevel account.

Without these prerequisites, the workflow action cannot create a successful one-time charge.

How to Add the Stripe One-Time Charge Action in GoHighLevel

Follow these steps to add the Stripe One-Time Charge action to a workflow inside your GoHighLevel account:

  1. Open the correct GoHighLevel location
    Log in to your account and switch to the location where the workflow and payments are managed.

  2. Navigate to Workflows
    From the left-hand menu, go to Automation (or Workflows depending on your interface version) to see your existing automations.

  3. Create or edit a workflow
    Select an existing workflow you want to add billing to, or click to create a new workflow.

  4. Choose where to add the payment step
    In the workflow builder, click the plus icon (+) at the point in the sequence where you want to trigger the Stripe one-time charge.

  5. Select the Stripe One-Time Charge action
    In the action list, locate and choose Stripe – One-Time Charge. This inserts the billing action into your GoHighLevel workflow.

Configuring the GoHighLevel Stripe One-Time Charge Settings

Once you add the action, you will see several configuration options. Each of these settings determines how the payment will be processed.

1. Selecting the Stripe Account in GoHighLevel

If your GoHighLevel location is connected to more than one Stripe account, you may have to select which account to use for this charge. Choose the Stripe account that should receive the payment for this workflow.

2. Choosing the Contact Payment Method

The Stripe One-Time Charge action requires a saved payment method attached to the contact. Depending on the interface described on the source page, you will usually see options like:

  • Use the default payment method on the contact.
  • Select a specific saved payment method if multiple methods exist.

If no payment method is available for that contact, the action will not be able to complete the charge. Ensure your funnel or form previously collected and stored a valid Stripe payment method in GoHighLevel.

3. Defining the Charge Amount and Currency

The next step is to define what you are billing for. According to the GoHighLevel action options, you normally configure:

  • Amount: The total you want to charge (for example, 97, 297, 997).
  • Currency: The Stripe-supported currency such as USD, EUR, or GBP.
  • Description or memo: A short note that can appear on receipts or in Stripe, describing the reason for the charge.

Set these carefully to match your product or service pricing. The customer will be charged exactly what you define here every time the workflow runs this action.

4. Optional Metadata and Advanced Fields

Some GoHighLevel interfaces allow you to set additional fields like metadata or internal notes that pass through to Stripe. Use these to:

  • Tag charges with campaign names.
  • Reference internal invoice IDs.
  • Connect payments back to specific GoHighLevel funnels or pipelines.

This extra information can help with reporting, refunds, and reconciliation inside Stripe.

Running and Testing the GoHighLevel Stripe Charge Workflow

After you configure the Stripe One-Time Charge action, you should test the workflow before using it in production. Use these recommended steps:

  1. Use a test contact
    Create or choose a contact with a known valid payment method in your connected Stripe account.

  2. Enroll the contact in the workflow
    Trigger the workflow using your test contact, or manually add the contact to the workflow in GoHighLevel.

  3. Monitor the workflow execution
    Watch the workflow history or logs to make sure the Stripe One-Time Charge step runs without error.

  4. Verify on the contact record
    Check the contact’s activity in GoHighLevel to confirm that a successful payment event is recorded.

  5. Confirm in Stripe
    Log in to Stripe and confirm that a one-time charge for the correct amount and currency appears for your test customer.

If the charge fails, review the error message shown in the workflow action logs. Problems typically relate to missing payment methods, invalid cards, or configuration issues on the Stripe side.

Best Practices for Using GoHighLevel Stripe One-Time Charges

For reliable and compliant automations, keep these best practices in mind:

  • Obtain explicit consent: Always make sure your terms clearly state that you will bill customers as described.
  • Use descriptive labels: Set meaningful descriptions in the Stripe One-Time Charge action so customers recognize the transaction.
  • Segment workflows: Use conditional logic in GoHighLevel to run charges only when requirements like completed onboarding or signed agreements are met.
  • Handle failures gracefully: Add follow-up steps for failed payments, such as sending an email asking the customer to update their card.
  • Document your process: Keep written SOPs in tools like ClickUp or elsewhere so team members know how your GoHighLevel billing workflows operate.

Where to Learn More About GoHighLevel and Stripe

This guide is based strictly on the official documentation for the Stripe One-Time Charge workflow action. For complete reference and any visual examples or updates, refer to the official help article here: GoHighLevel Stripe One-Time Charge Docs.

If you need implementation help, optimization advice, or broader funnel strategy around GoHighLevel, you can also explore expert resources at Consultevo.

Summary: Automating One-Time Charges in GoHighLevel

By adding the Stripe One-Time Charge action inside a workflow, GoHighLevel users can fully automate single payments triggered by events like form submissions, tags, or pipeline changes. The key elements are:

  • Ensure Stripe is connected to your location.
  • Confirm that each contact has a valid saved payment method.
  • Configure the correct amount, currency, and description.
  • Test your workflow end-to-end with a test contact.

Once configured and tested, this feature lets you run streamlined billing operations directly from your GoHighLevel workflows, reducing manual work and improving cash flow reliability.

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