YITH Stripe Connect Premium extends the WooCommerce Stripe gateway with Stripe Connect support, enabling marketplace vendors to receive payouts directly to their Stripe accounts. When a customer makes a purchase in a vendor marketplace, Stripe processes the total and spreads the funds to vendor Stripe accounts automatically. The plugin works with the YITH Multi Vendor solution and supports automatic commission splitting and instant vendor payouts. This plugin is part of the YITH Premium Plugin Family — a collection of over 66 WooCommerce plugins.
Competitive Features
- Vendor payout support — automatically pay vendor earnings to their Stripe Connect accounts
- Commission splitting — split each payment between the marketplace owner and the vendor
- Stripe Connect on-boarding — vendors connect their Stripe account securely through Stripe’s on-boarding flow
- Automatic fund distribution — distribute funds to vendor accounts for each sale
- Direct charges and transfers — choose between direct charges or platform transfers for each order
- Instant payout — let vendors request an instant payout of their available balance
- Multi Vendor integration — works natively with the YITH Multi Vendor plugin
Key Features
- Per-vendor fund routing — send funds to each vendor’s connected Stripe account
- Fee configuration — set platform fees, vendor fees, and commission rates per order
- Stripe Connect dashboard — vendors manage their Stripe details and payout preferences
- Split metadata — record the commission split details on every order
- Refund reversal handling — correctly reverse fund transfers and vendor balances on refunds
- Payout reporting — detailed reports on vendor earnings and payouts
- Multiple currencies — support for multi-currency Stripe accounts
Comparison with Competitors
YITH Stripe Connect vs WooCommerce Stripe (Official)
| Feature | YITH Stripe Connect | WooCommerce Stripe |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor payouts | Yes | No |
| Commission splitting | Yes | No |
| Connect on-boarding | Yes | No |
| Marketplace support | Yes | No |
YITH Stripe Connect vs Stripe for WooCommerce
| Feature | YITH Stripe Connect | Stripe for WooCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor payouts | Yes | No |
| Multi-vendor support | Yes | No |
| Commission splitting | Yes | No |
Recommended Stack — pair Stripe Connect with Multi Vendor to build a complete marketplace payout system.
Official Changelog
Version 3.14.0
Release Date: August 15, 2026
- New: WooCommerce 11.0 compatibility.
- New: YITH plugin framework update.
- Fix: Balance transfer for multi-vendor orders.
Version 3.13.0
Release Date: July 10, 2026
- New: WordPress 6.9 compatibility.
- Improvement: Payout processing performance.
- Fix: Refund reversal for partial refunds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Stripe Connect do?
It processes marketplace payments and automatically pays out vendor earnings to their connected Stripe accounts.
Does it require the Multi Vendor plugin?
It integrates with the YITH Multi Vendor plugin to manage vendor payouts and commissions.
Can vendors connect their own Stripe account?
Yes. Vendors connect their Stripe account through the automated Connect on-boarding flow.
How are refunds handled?
Transfers and vendor balances are automatically reversed when a refund is processed.
Is it compatible with WooCommerce HPOS?
Yes, the plugin fully supports High-Performance Order Storage.
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