Troubleshooting a Stripe Connection
Learn how to troubleshoot common Stripe connection errors on RevEngine, including bank linking issues and IRS tax ID mismatches.
We love Stripe because it makes payment processing a breeze. However, no software (even our own) is free from the occasional hiccup.
In this article, you will learn about the most common issues you might encounter while connecting your RevEngine account to Stripe and how you can troubleshoot them.
If you try the solutions here and still encounter problems, you can contact Stripe’s support team. Chat with them at Stripe: Help & Support or email them at support@stripe.com.
Issues Linking to Bank Account
During the process of creating a Stripe account, you will be prompted to connect to a bank account. If the bank connection fails and you receive an error message like the one below, it could be because:
- Stripe couldn’t connect to your bank
- Stripe couldn’t access your bank account
- The account you provided is neither a checking nor savings account
If you are sure you provided the correct type of account number, contact Stripe support for further assistance. (Want to learn more? Check out this resource from Stripe.)
Issues with Verification
Unrecognizable tax ID
If you encounter this error when verifying your tax ID:
“The IRS couldn’t recognize your tax ID and name together. Make sure this information exactly matches your official IRS-issued documentation (e.g., Letter 147C or SS-4 Confirmation letter). You can also upload these documents.”
There is a mismatch between the tax information in your dashboard and the tax information on file with the IRS. Please follow this guide and contact Stripe support if you need further assistance.
Too many tax ID updates
Some users may receive an error when they have attempted to update their tax ID too many times. This is because Stripe limits the number of daily updates to prevent fraud. If you receive this error, please wait 24 hours and try entering the information again. If you encounter further problems, contact Stripe’s support team.
Connecting RevEngine to Stripe
Once your connection issue has been resolved, you should be able to successfully complete the Stripe connection process. If you encounter any problems connecting after successfully creating your Stripe account, please reach out to our team by contacting support@indiegraf.com.
In some instances, troubleshooting might require us to temporarily request administrator access to your account. We’ll never ask for sensitive information such as your password. Once we resolve the issue, you can revoke our administrator access.