StripePaymentsPayment Method Distribution
Payment method distribution shows the share of transactions processed via each payment method, including cards, bank transfers, digital wallets, and local payment methods. It reveals customer payment preferences.
Stripe metric
Payment method distribution shows the share of transactions processed via each payment method, including cards, bank transfers, digital wallets, and local payment methods. It reveals customer payment preferences.
Full guide: definition, formula, and benchmarksWhy Payment Method Distribution matters for Stripe users
Payment method preferences vary by geography, demographic, and transaction size. Offering preferred methods improves conversion and customer satisfaction while reducing cart abandonment.
Stripe users supporting multiple payment methods can correlate method choice with success rates, fees, and chargeback risk to optimise their payment stack.
Driver
Conversion rate
Outcome · 58% contribution
Revenue
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Charge Success Rate
PaymentsCharge Success Rate = (Successful Charges / Total Charge Attempts) × 100
Charge success rate is the percentage of payment attempts that are successfully authorised and captured. It encompasses card network approvals, 3D Secure completions, and gateway processing outcomes.
View metricVolume by Payment Method
PaymentsVolume by payment method measures the total transaction value processed through each payment method type. It quantifies the financial weight of each method beyond simple transaction counts.
View metricTransaction Fee Analysis
PaymentsTransaction fee analysis examines the total and per-transaction cost of payment processing, including Stripe platform fees, card network fees, and currency conversion charges. It reveals the true cost of accepting payments.
View metricRevenue by Currency
PaymentsRevenue by currency segments total payment volume by the transaction currency. It reveals international revenue composition and helps quantify foreign exchange exposure for businesses operating across multiple markets.
View metricExplore Payment Method Distribution across integrations
All Stripe metrics
Average Revenue Per TransactionCharge Success RateChargeback RateCustomer Lifetime ValueDispute Resolution RateFailed Payment Recovery RateFraud Detection RateGross Payment VolumeMonthly Recurring RevenueNet RevenuePayout Timing AnalysisRecurring vs One-Time RevenueRefund RateRevenue by CurrencyRevenue by ProductRevenue Growth RateRevenue Per CustomerSubscription Churn RateSubscription Growth RateSubscription Upgrade RateTransaction Fee AnalysisTransfer Volume AnalysisTrial Conversion RateVolume by Payment MethodCard Decline RateCohort Revenue AnalysisCustomer Acquisition CostDispute RateGross Profit MarginRepeat Customer RateAverage Revenue Per UserCAC Payback PeriodChurn RateCohort AnalysisCoupon Effectiveness AnalysisCustomer Segmentation AnalysisFailed Payment AnalysisGross Revenue RetentionInvoluntary Churn RateNet Revenue RetentionPayment Method PerformancePayment Retry Success RatePayment Success RatePlan Migration AnalysisRevenue Cohort AnalysisRevenue Concentration AnalysisSeasonal Revenue PatternsSubscription Change AnalysisSubscription Renewal RateTime To First PaymentEmpower your team to understand and act on Stripe data
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