Payment Security

About

This skill provides comprehensive guidance for building robust payment systems that leverage Clerk Billing and Stripe to eliminate the risk of handling sensitive card data. It offers production-ready patterns for setting up subscription plans, implementing server-side payment gating, and securely handling webhooks to keep database states in sync. By following these best practices, developers can bypass expensive PCI-DSS audits and leverage Stripe's advanced fraud detection while focusing on building their core product features.

Key Features

• Standardized testing procedures using Stripe test cards and CLI integration
• Secure PCI-DSS compliant architecture utilizing Clerk Billing and Stripe
• Security best practices for idempotency and server-side authorization
• Implementation patterns for tiered subscription gating and access control
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• Robust webhook verification using Svix to prevent signature spoofing

Use Cases

• Building a SaaS subscription model with tiered user access
• Integrating Stripe Checkout without storing sensitive credit card data
• Implementing secure, payment-gated API routes and frontend components