Automating Workflows with n8n and Stripe

Introduction

Automate payment and subscription workflows using n8n with Stripe’s API. This guide leverages n8n’s Stripe integration for seamless automation.

Prerequisites

• n8n v1.0+
• Stripe account and API keys

Step 1: Install n8n and Stripe Nodes

npm install n8n-core n8n-workflow n8n-nodes-base

Enable Stripe nodes in n8n.

Step 2: Create New Workflow

1. Open n8n editor.
2. Add Stripe Trigger node: listens to payment events via webhook.
3. Configure webhook endpoint and add to Stripe dashboard.

Step 3: Add Stripe Nodes

• Stripe > Get Customer: fetch customer details.
• Stripe > Create Invoice: generate invoices automatically.
• Stripe > Create Subscription: manage subscription lifecycles.

Step 4: Send Notifications

Add Email or Slack node to notify stakeholders on events.

Step 5: Test Workflow

Trigger a test payment in Stripe sandbox and ensure n8n executes each node correctly.

Summary

Using n8n’s built-in Stripe nodes, you can automate complex payment workflows, saving development time and reducing errors.