Latenode
Stripe
Zapier
Gmail

Automatically send email alerts for failed Stripe payments

This automation helps track failed payments in Stripe in real-time by sending email notifications whenever a payment attempt fails.

It monitors Stripe for 'Failed Payment' events and automatically sends an email notification to the customer or administrator through Email by Zapier. This allows users to quickly follow up with customers and resolve payment issues. The automation integrates with Stripe and Email by Zapier, using payment data from Stripe and sending the email notifications.

Updated Apr 2, 2026Est. run: 8sEst. cost: $0.0005
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What this template does

  • Monitors Stripe for 'Failed Payment' events in real-time
  • Automatically sends email notifications to the customer or administrator
  • Allows quick follow-up and resolution of payment issues
  • Integrates Stripe payment data with Email by Zapier
  • Generates email notifications containing details of failed payments

How it works

1
Trigger

Monitor Stripe for failed payments

Stripe monitors payment activity and detects failed payment attempts. When a payment fails, it triggers an event that this automation listens for.

2
Action

Capture payment failure data

The automation retrieves details about the failed payment from Stripe, such as the customer information, payment method, and reason for failure.

3
Action

Prepare email notification

The automation formats the payment failure details into a concise email message, ready to be sent to the customer or administrator.

4
Action

Send email notification

The automation triggers the Email by Zapier integration to send the prepared email notification to the designated recipient, alerting them of the failed payment.

Setup guide

1

Add Stripe Credential

Add your Stripe API credentials to the Latenode Credentials panel. You'll need your Stripe API secret key to connect your Stripe account.

2

Add Email by Zapier Credential

Add your Email by Zapier credentials to the Latenode Credentials panel. You'll need your Zapier API key or OAuth access token to connect your email account.

3

Configure Stripe Failed Payment Trigger

Add a Stripe node to your workflow and configure it to trigger on 'Failed Payment' events. Map the relevant payment data fields from the Stripe node to your workflow.

4

Configure Email Notification

Add an Email by Zapier node to your workflow and configure it to send an email notification. Map the payment data fields from the Stripe node to the email subject, body, and recipient fields.

5

Review and Activate Workflow

Review your workflow to ensure all connections and configurations are correct, then activate the workflow to start monitoring Stripe for failed payments and sending email notifications.

Requirements

Stripe account with access to the Stripe API
Email by Zapier account with ability to send emails
Stripe webhooks configured to send 'failed_payment' events to your Zapier account
Zapier account with access to the Stripe and Email by Zapier integrations

FAQ

Common questions about this template

Each run uses credits on your Latenode plan. We charge for processing time (1 credit = 30 seconds). Your actual cost depends on your plan and how long the run takes. See pricing plans for plans and how credits work.
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