How to Send a Thank You Email via Gmail When a Payment is Made with Stripe

The integration of Stripe and Gmail is one way to enhance efficient customer service in business!
With this integration, once a payment is completed on Stripe, a thank-you email can be automatically sent to the customer from Gmail.
By reducing the effort of manual input and minimizing the risk of human error, you can improve the reliability of your operations and customer satisfaction.
This is especially useful for those who want to send template emails with some parts, like customer names, changed.
In this article, we will explain how to integrate Stripe and Gmail without coding, complete with images!

Recommended for

Those considering streamlining operations with Stripe and Gmail.
Those who send emails via Gmail when a payment is made on Stripe.
Those who want to prevent missed thank-you emails by integrating Stripe and Gmail.

For those who want to try it immediately

In this article, we introduce the integration method using the no-code tool "Yoom".
No complicated settings or operations are required, making it easy for non-engineers to achieve.
You can start right away with the template below, so please give it a try!

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How to Create a Flow Integrating Stripe and Gmail

Let's create a flow together using a template to "send a thank you email via Gmail when a payment is made on Stripe"!

Before You Start

If you don't have a Yoom account, please create one from the "Yoom Account Creation Page" below.
For basic operations of Yoom, please check "First Time with Yoom".

Yoom Account Creation Page

First Time with Yoom

Let's get started together!

Step 1: Integrate Stripe and Gmail with My Apps

(1) After logging into Yoom, select "My Apps" from the left column and click "+ Add".

(2) From the new connection list in My Apps, click on Stripe.
(3) On the "New Stripe Registration" screen, enter the account name and access token, and click "Add".
For detailed instructions on registering Stripe with My Apps, please refer to the site below.

How to Register Stripe with My Apps
*Stripe is only available with the Team Plan and Success Plan. If you are on the Free Plan or Mini Plan, the operations and data connections set in the flow bot will result in errors, so please be careful. Paid plans such as the Team Plan and Success Plan offer a 2-week free trial, during which you can use apps that are subject to restrictions.

(5) Next, register Gmail with My Apps. Similarly, click on Gmail from the new connection list in Yoom.
(6) Click "Sign in with Google".
Log in with your account from the account selection screen.

Once the integration is complete, Stripe and Gmail will be registered in Yoom's My Apps.

This completes the My Apps registration.
Next, let's set up the trigger using a template!

Step 2: Setting Up After Payment Completion on Stripe

(1) We will use the template introduced earlier. Click "Try it" on the banner below to copy it.

Click on "When payment is successfully completed" in the app trigger.

(2) From the Stripe "Select linked account and action" screen, check if there are any errors in the account information linked with Stripe, keep the trigger action as "When payment is successfully completed," and click "Next."

(3) From the "App Trigger API Connection Settings" screen, click "Test" as is, and if no error occurs, click "Next."

(4) From the "App Trigger API Connection Settings" screen, check the red frame, click "Test," and if no error occurs, click "Save."

Step 3: Send an email by integrating with Gmail

(1) Next, set up email integration with Gmail.
Click "Send Email."

(2) From the Gmail "Email Settings" screen, check if there are any errors in the account information linked with Gmail.

Scroll down and enter the content of the email to be sent via Gmail.
By clicking the red frame "＋Add Attachment File," you can attach files.

Once the input is complete, click "Next" at the bottom.
(3) From the "Email Sending Test" screen, check the sending content and click "Test."
If no error occurs, click "Save" at the bottom.

(4) All settings are now complete!
Finally, click "Turn on Trigger" to automatically start the flow.

This completes the "Flowbot to send a thank you email via Gmail when a payment is made on Stripe."

Other Automation Examples Using Stripe and Gmail

In addition to the integrations introduced today, various automations can be achieved by utilizing the APIs of Stripe and Gmail.

If you find something interesting, please give it a try!

Automation Examples Integrated with Stripe and Gmail

It is possible to set up an integration that notifies Gmail when a subscription is changed or a payment fails in Stripe.
Additionally, you can create a payment link in Stripe from Notion and send it via Gmail.

Automation Example Using Stripe

‍Reflect subscription applications or changes in the database with Stripe

When there is a subscription application or change in Stripe, it is automatically reflected in Google Sheets, Notion, etc.

Notify Chat Tools When Payment is Made via Stripe

Automatically notify Slack, Discord, etc., when a payment is made via Stripe.

Synchronize customer information with other apps and Stripe

You can automatically synchronize customer information in Stripe with apps like HubSpot and Salesforce.

Automation Example Using Gmail

When the web conference ends, share the recording URL via Gmail

When the web conference ends with Google Meet or Zoom, the recording URL will be automatically shared via Gmail.

Save Files Received in Gmail to Cloud Storage

Automatically save files received in Gmail to Google Drive, DropBox, etc.

Remind Calendar Events and Task Deadlines in Gmail

Automatically remind yourself of upcoming Google Calendar events and tasks nearing their deadlines in Asana through Gmail.

For those who want to check out templates using Stripe and Gmail, please visit the following site.

List of Flowbot Templates Using Stripe

List of Flowbot Templates Using Gmail

Benefits of Integrating Stripe and Gmail

Benefit 1: Reduction of Human Error Risk

By integrating Stripe and Gmail, the process of payment confirmation and email sending is automated, reducing the risk of human error!
Manual email sending often leads to input mistakes or missed sends of customer information, right?
However, automation through integration can prevent such errors in advance.
In businesses that handle a large number of transactions, a stable system is required, so this integration, which enables accurate information management, plays an important role in enhancing operational reliability.

Benefit 2: Centralized Data Management

The integration of Stripe and Gmail allows for centralized management of customer information, payment data, and sent email history!
This eliminates the need for individual checks in each tool, making operations smoother, right?
Additionally, if this integration allows you to grasp the necessary information for customer support at a glance, it should enable quick response to inquiries and follow-ups.
This centralized management is particularly useful for organizing customer data and creating reports, leading to improved operational efficiency.

Conclusion

The integration of Stripe and Gmail seems to enhance operational efficiency and aid in the automation of customer support.
From automatically sending thank-you emails after payment completion to centralized data management and reducing the risk of human error, it enables faster and more accurate customer support, enhancing the overall reliability and customer satisfaction of the business.
The integration of Stripe and Gmail is a means to reduce operational burdens and strengthen relationships with customers.
Please make use of this integration!