Payouts and connected banking
Connect Stripe, track payouts, and reconcile tenant rent with your connected account.
Open in LanlordBanking is the single home for Stripe Connect setup, balances, payout history, and account settings.
Two ways to connect (Owner only)
| Path | Best for | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| I already use Stripe | Existing Stripe businesses | Links your Standard account via OAuth |
| Set up payouts (new to Stripe) | First-time Stripe users | Creates an Express payout account |
Both paths store one stripeConnectAccountId on your workspace. Tenant rent routes to that account when Connect status is ACTIVE.
Steps
- Open Financials → Banking (
/financials/banking). - Choose Link existing Stripe account or Set up payouts (new to Stripe).
- Complete verification in Stripe (in-app embedded components or hosted onboarding).
- When status is ACTIVE, tenants can pay rent online and funds settle to your connected account.
Understanding the numbers
Lanlord shows two sources of truth on Banking:
| Label | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Stripe balance / MTD collected (Stripe) | Live balance and charges on your connected Stripe account |
| Rent collected (Lanlord) | Rent recorded on leases in your Lanlord ledger |
These will not always match exactly. Timing, Stripe processing fees, partial months, and off-platform payments can create variance. Use the Lanlord vs Stripe panel and Export CSV on Banking → Overview for bookkeeper handoff.
Payouts tab
- Embedded Stripe payout history and schedule (when Connect.js is configured)
- Lanlord-synced payout rows from webhooks (including failed payouts)
FAQ
Why doesn’t Stripe balance match rent collected?
Common reasons:
- Rent was recorded in Lanlord before the tenant paid through Stripe
- Stripe fees reduce net settlement vs gross rent
- Funds are still pending or in transit to your bank
- A payment was collected outside Lanlord (check, cash, etc.)
Can my bookkeeper access Banking?
Owners connect Stripe. Property managers and bookkeepers can view balances, activity, and reconciliation when Connect is active.
Role notes
Banking setup requires the workspace Owner. Team members see read-only guidance until Connect is active.