"Show me the money" - securely accepting payments in React Native apps

Schaeff demonstrates Stripe’s React Native SDK in an Expo app. The server retrieves the authenticated customer, creates an ephemeral key and a PaymentIntent, then returns their details to the app. The app initializes and presents PaymentSheet, which supports cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and saving payment methods for later.

Schaeff says digital products and services, such as subscriptions, in-game currency, and premium content, must use the app store’s in-app purchase APIs. Stripe can be used for other cases, including physical goods and services. He recommends checking the Apple and Google guidelines for the specific use case.

The SDK layers Stripe’s native Android and iOS SDKs beneath native module code, a React Native bridge, TypeScript interfaces, UI components, and convenience hooks. Its native card components keep card information out of the JavaScript bridge and send it directly to Stripe. Schaeff says the native SDK foundation supports PCI compliance and Strong Customer Authentication, including 3D Secure 2.

Schaeff says the Stripe React Native SDK works with Expo Go starting with Expo SDK 42, and advises using `expo install` to select a compatible version. An Expo config plugin simplifies setup for Apple Pay and Google Pay. He credits the Expo and React Native communities, including Callstack, for helping develop and improve the open source SDK.