Trigger Notification Workflows on Stripe Events

Build automated notification sequences for Stripe events. Handle payments, subscriptions, invoices, and trials with zero code.

Payment Failure Dunning Workflow

{
  "key": "integration.stripe.invoice.payment_failed",
  "steps": [
    {
      "command": "broadcast",
      "input": {
        "action_url": "{{payload.data.object.hosted_invoice_url}}",
        "content": "We couldn't process your payment of ${{payload.data.object.amount_due}}. Please update your payment method to avoid service interruption.",
        "recipients": [
          {
            "external_id": "{{payload.data.object.customer}}"
          }
        ],
        "title": "Payment failed"
      }
    },
    {
      "command": "wait",
      "input": {
        "duration": 172800
      }
    },
    {
      "command": "broadcast",
      "input": {
        "content": "Invoice {{payload.data.object.number}} for customer {{payload.data.object.customer}} has been unpaid for 48 hours. Amount: ${{payload.data.object.amount_due}}. Manual intervention may be needed.",
        "overrides": {
          "providers": {
            "email": {},
            "slack": {}
          }
        },
        "recipients": [
          {
            "external_id": "billing-team"
          }
        ],
        "title": "Payment still failing"
      }
    }
  ]
}

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Why Stripe + MagicBell Workflows

Respond to every Stripe event with the right notification at the right time.

Instant Triggers

Workflows execute automatically when Stripe webhooks arrive. No polling, no delays.

Event Data Access

Reference any Stripe webhook data in your notifications with liquid templates.

Smart Logic

Branch workflows based on plan type, amount, customer properties, or metadata.

Time Delays

Wait hours or days between notifications for dunning sequences and trial reminders.

Multi-Channel

Send to in-app, email, Slack, SMS, or push notifications from a single workflow.

Zero Code Setup

Configure workflows via API or dashboard. No backend changes required.

Example Workflows

Real Stripe Workflow Examples

Copy these workflows to handle common Stripe events.

invoice.payment.failed

Stripe invoice.payment.failed Event Notification

Notify customers immediately when payment fails with a link to update their payment method. Escalate to the billing team after 48 hours if still unpaid.

{
  "key": "integration.stripe.invoice.payment_failed",
  "steps": [
    {
      "command": "broadcast",
      "input": {
        "action_url": "{{payload.data.object.hosted_invoice_url}}",
        "content": "We couldn't process your payment of ${{payload.data.object.amount_due}}. Please update your payment method to avoid service interruption.",
        "recipients": [
          {
            "external_id": "{{payload.data.object.customer}}"
          }
        ],
        "title": "Payment failed"
      }
    },
    {
      "command": "wait",
      "input": {
        "duration": 172800
      }
    },
    {
      "command": "broadcast",
      "input": {
        "content": "Invoice {{payload.data.object.number}} for customer {{payload.data.object.customer}} has been unpaid for 48 hours. Amount: ${{payload.data.object.amount_due}}. Manual intervention may be needed.",
        "overrides": {
          "providers": {
            "email": {},
            "slack": {}
          }
        },
        "recipients": [
          {
            "external_id": "billing-team"
          }
        ],
        "title": "Payment still failing"
      }
    }
  ]
}

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customer.subscription.updated

Stripe customer.subscription.updated Event Notification

Notify customer when their subscription plan changes.

{
  "key": "integration.stripe.customer.subscription.updated",
  "steps": [
    {
      "command": "broadcast",
      "input": {
        "content": "Your subscription has been updated. The changes will take effect on your next billing cycle.",
        "recipients": [
          {
            "external_id": "{{payload.data.object.customer}}"
          }
        ],
        "title": "Subscription updated"
      }
    }
  ]
}

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charge.dispute.created

Stripe charge.dispute.created Event Notification

Notify the finance team immediately when a dispute is filed so they can respond before the deadline.

{
  "key": "integration.stripe.charge.dispute.created",
  "steps": [
    {
      "command": "broadcast",
      "input": {
        "content": "A ${{payload.data.object.amount}} dispute has been filed. Reason: {{payload.data.object.reason}}. Evidence due by deadline. Dispute ID: {{payload.data.object.id}}",
        "overrides": {
          "providers": {
            "email": {},
            "slack": {}
          }
        },
        "recipients": [
          {
            "external_id": "finance-team"
          }
        ],
        "title": "⚠️ New dispute filed"
      }
    }
  ]
}

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radar.early.fraud.warning.created

Stripe radar.early.fraud.warning.created Event Notification

Notify the fraud team immediately when Stripe Radar detects potential fraud.

{
  "key": "integration.stripe.radar.early_fraud_warning.created",
  "steps": [
    {
      "command": "broadcast",
      "input": {
        "content": "Stripe Radar detected potential fraud. Type: {{payload.data.object.fraud_type}}. Charge ID: {{payload.data.object.charge}}. Immediate review required.",
        "overrides": {
          "providers": {
            "email": {},
            "slack": {}
          }
        },
        "recipients": [
          {
            "external_id": "fraud-team"
          }
        ],
        "title": "🚨 Fraud warning"
      }
    }
  ]
}

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Setup

Connect Stripe to MagicBell

Forward Stripe webhooks to MagicBell to automatically trigger workflows.

How It Works

Create workflows in MagicBell with Stripe event keys

integration.stripe.charge.succeeded

Configure Stripe webhook endpoint

https://api.magicbell.com/webhooks/stripe?project_id=YOUR_ID

Select which events to forward (or use * for all)

All 200+ Stripe events are supported

Workflows execute automatically when events arrive

Event data available as {{data.*}} variables

Want to inspect Stripe webhook payloads before connecting? Use our free tool to test your Stripe webhooks online — generate a temporary URL, point Stripe at it, and see exactly what data arrives.

Create Stripe Webhook

# Get your MagicBell webhook URL (alternatively, use the dashboard as shown below)
WEBHOOK_URL="https://api.magicbell.com/webhooks/stripe?project_id=YOUR_PROJECT_ID"

Alternative to CLI: Create Stripe webhook in MagicBell Dashboard

Pass Webhook URL to Stripe

# Pass webhook URL to Stripe (alternatively, use the Stripe dashboard as shown below)
curl https://api.stripe.com/v1/webhook_endpoints \
  -u sk_test_YOUR_STRIPE_KEY: \
  -d "url=$WEBHOOK_URL" \
  -d "enabled_events[]=*"

Create Event Destination in Stripe Dashboard

Stripe event destination configuration screen showing event selection and account options

All Events

Browse Event Examples

View sample payloads and workflow configurations for 16 Stripe events.

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Event Naming Convention

To create a workflow for any Stripe event, use the key pattern: integration.stripe.{event_name}. All 200+ Stripe webhook events are supported.

charge.dispute.created

Notify the finance team immediately when a dispute is filed so they can respond before the deadline.

charge.refunded

Confirm refund to customer and notify the finance team.

checkout.session.completed

Send order confirmation when checkout completes successfully.

checkout.session.expired

Notify customers when their checkout session expires, then notify the sales team after 1 hour for follow-up.

customer.subscription.created

Welcome new subscribers and notify the sales team about the new signup.

customer.subscription.deleted

Confirm cancellation to customer and notify the customer success team for potential win-back.

customer.subscription.updated

Notify customer when their subscription plan changes.

invoice.overdue

Send overdue notice to customer and escalate to collections team.

invoice.payment.failed

Notify customers immediately when payment fails with a link to update their payment method. Escalate to the billing team after 48 hours if still unpaid.

invoice.payment.succeeded

Send invoice payment confirmation with a link to view or download the invoice.

invoice.upcoming

Give customers advance notice of an upcoming invoice so they can ensure their payment method is up to date.

payment.intent.payment.failed

Notify customer when payment intent fails and prompt retry.

payment.intent.succeeded

Confirm successful payment to customer.

payout.failed

Notify finance team immediately when a payout fails so they can resolve the issue.

payout.paid

Notify the finance team when a payout has been deposited to the bank account.