How to Use GoHighLevel Stripe One-Time Charge in Workflows

ClickUp users and agency owners often need simple automations for collecting payments. Inside GoHighLevel, you can trigger a Stripe one-time charge directly from a workflow, allowing you to bill contacts automatically after key actions such as form submissions, bookings, or funnel opt-ins.

This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to set up, configure, and test the Stripe one-time charge workflow action so you can securely charge clients without manual invoicing.

What the GoHighLevel Stripe One-Time Charge Action Does

The Stripe one-time charge workflow action in GoHighLevel lets you automatically bill a contact's payment method through your connected Stripe account. It is designed for single, non-recurring charges and works seamlessly with other workflow triggers and actions.

With this action, you can:

• Charge a specific amount in your default Stripe currency.
• Attach a description and internal notes for reporting.
• Log the payment status on the contact's record.
• Combine charges with tags, emails, or internal notifications.

Prerequisites for Using GoHighLevel Stripe One-Time Charge

Before adding the Stripe one-time charge action to a GoHighLevel workflow, make sure the following requirements are in place:

• A connected Stripe account in your GoHighLevel payments settings.
• A valid payment method already associated with the contact to be charged.
• Appropriate user permissions to edit workflows and manage payments.
• A published funnel, form, or trigger source that collects the customer's details.

If Stripe is not yet connected, go to your payments settings and complete the Stripe connection process first. Without this integration, the Stripe one-time charge action will not be available or will fail at runtime.

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

Follow these steps to configure the Stripe one-time charge inside a GoHighLevel workflow:

Step 1: Open or Create a GoHighLevel Workflow

1. From your GoHighLevel dashboard, navigate to Automation > Workflows.
2. Click + New Workflow to create a new automation, or open an existing workflow where you want to add the payment action.
3. Set or confirm the workflow trigger, such as form submission, pipeline stage change, appointment status, or purchase event.

Ensuring the trigger is set correctly is crucial, because the Stripe one-time charge will only fire when the workflow is activated by that trigger.

Step 2: Insert the Stripe One-Time Charge Action

1. Inside your workflow builder, click the + icon to add a new action at the point you want to charge the customer.
2. From the list of actions, locate and select Stripe One-Time Charge.
3. The configuration panel for the Stripe one-time charge action will open on the right side of the builder.

Position this action after any steps that collect or confirm the customer's payment details to minimize failed charges.

Step 3: Configure Charge Details in GoHighLevel

In the settings panel for the Stripe one-time charge action, configure the following options as described on the official help page:

• Amount – Enter the charge amount as a number. This value should match the price of your product or service. Make sure you do not include symbols or commas.
• Currency – The charge will default to your Stripe account's primary currency. If options are available, choose the correct currency code.
• Description – Add a short description that will appear on the payment and may be visible to the customer on receipts or statements, depending on Stripe settings.
• Internal notes (if available) – Use this for internal references, offer names, or campaign identifiers to simplify reporting and reconciliation.

Double-check the amount and description to avoid billing errors, especially if you duplicate this workflow for other offers.

Step 4: Define What Happens After the Charge

Once the Stripe one-time charge action is in place, you can continue building out your GoHighLevel workflow logic:

• Add a Wait step and then send a confirmation email to the customer.
• Apply a tag indicating the product purchased or payment status.
• Move the contact to a new pipeline stage such as "Won" or "Paid."
• Send an internal notification to your team when payment succeeds.

These follow-up steps help keep your sales and fulfillment processes aligned with every successful payment.

Testing a GoHighLevel Stripe One-Time Charge Workflow

Before turning the workflow live for all traffic, test the Stripe one-time charge thoroughly in GoHighLevel to ensure it behaves as expected.

Step 1: Use a Test Contact

1. Create or use a test contact within your sub-account.
2. Attach a payment method following your normal checkout or payment collection process.
3. Trigger the workflow using the same steps a real customer would follow (for example, completing a form or scheduling an appointment).

Step 2: Review Stripe and Workflow Logs

1. Open the workflow execution logs in GoHighLevel and confirm that the Stripe one-time charge action shows as successful.
2. Log in to your Stripe dashboard and verify that the test charge appears with the correct amount, currency, and description.
3. Check the contact record in your CRM to confirm that any follow-up tags, notes, or status changes were applied.

If the test fails, verify that the contact has a valid payment method, your Stripe account is connected, and the amount field is formatted correctly.

Best Practices for Using GoHighLevel Stripe One-Time Charge

To keep your billing processes accurate and compliant when using the Stripe one-time charge action in GoHighLevel, follow these recommendations:

• Obtain clear consent from the customer before running any automated charge.
• Use descriptive labels so charges are easy to recognize on statements and reports.
• Segment by product using tags or custom fields, making it easier to filter customers based on what they purchased.
• Monitor failed payments and add workflow branches for retries, reminders, or manual review.
• Document your process so your team understands when and how charges are triggered.

Additional GoHighLevel Resources

For deeper technical details and the latest interface screenshots, review the official help documentation for the Stripe one-time charge workflow action provided by the platform: GoHighLevel Stripe One-Time Charge Documentation.

If you are building advanced automation strategies, integrating multiple tools, or scaling an agency with GoHighLevel, you can also explore specialized consulting services at Consultevo for implementation support.

By following the steps in this guide and the official support article, you can reliably set up the Stripe one-time charge workflow action in GoHighLevel, streamline payment collection, and centralize your billing directly inside your CRM and automation system.

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