Stripe for marketplaces: Mapping commercial relationships in code
Jul 3, 2025

Summary
This post details how to map commercial relationships in code to configure fund flows, onboard merchants, and manage payments within Stripe Connect. It provides code-level guidance on structuring these relationships to ring-fence seller funds from platform operational balances, enabling platforms to manage complex financial arrangements and ensure regulatory compliance.
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