Clerk billing

Clerk billing allows your customers to purchase recurring subscriptions to your application. To get started, choose one or combine both of the following business models depending on your application's needs.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Can I use an existing Stripe account with Clerk billing?

Unfortunately, there is no way to use an existing business entity with Clerk billing.

Can I see subscriptions in my Stripe account?

Clerk billing does not use Stripe products, prices, subscriptions, etc. Clerk manages plans and subscriptions/subscription items, and only uses Stripe for payment processing. You will still be able to see customer information, as well as payment information in your Stripe account.

Is Clerk a Merchant of Record (MoR) for transactions?

No, Clerk does not provide this service.

Does Clerk Billing support non-USD currencies?

Clerk Billing currently supports only USD as the billing currency. While you can connect both US and non-US Stripe accounts, all payments will be processed in USD regardless of your Stripe account’s local currency. For information about Stripe’s supported countries and currencies, see Stripe Global⁠. Support for additional currencies is on our roadmap.

What third-party tools does Clerk Billing integrate with?

None directly, but since payments are processed through Stripe, you can use any third-party tool that integrates with Stripe for analytics, reporting, invoicing, or tax compliance.

Can I offer custom pricing plans to specific customers?

Clerk Billing does not currently support custom pricing plans, though we plan to roll out support for this in the future.

Can I let users upgrade or downgrade their plans mid-cycle?

Yes. Plan upgrades will take effect immediately, while downgrades take effect at the end of the current billing cycle.

Does Clerk Billing support annual subscriptions?

Yes, you can offer subscribers the option to pay annually, at a discounted monthly price. Set up annual pricing for your plans in the Clerk dashboard, and customers can choose between monthly or annual billing when subscribing.

How does Clerk handle taxes and VAT for international billing?

Clerk Billing does not currently support tax or VAT, but these are planned for future releases.

How can I test failure scenarios like expired cards or canceled subscriptions?

You can simulate failures in Stripe test mode using test cards that trigger specific behaviors. See Stripe Testing⁠ for a list of test cards and behaviors.

Which countries is Clerk Billing not supported in?

Clerk Billing is not supported in Brazil, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, and Thailand due to payment processing restrictions⁠. Support may be added in the future. For all other regions, availability depends on Stripe - see Stripe Global⁠ for the full list.