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Payment intent
payments
Also called: PaymentIntent
Plain-language definition
Plain-language definition
A payment object that tracks a charge through its required steps and states.
Why it matters
Stateful payment objects prevent the UI from treating every payment attempt as a simple one-step charge.
Technical detail
A PaymentIntent coordinates amount, currency, payment method, authentication, confirmation, capture, and failure state for one payment lifecycle.
Examples
- A checkout confirms the same payment intent after the customer completes 3-D Secure.
Related terms
Sources and review
Reviewed July 12, 2026 by e2e-1783854138445-0citu53rtqqe@test.repairyour.tech. Next review due January 11, 2027.
- Payment Intents — Stripe Accessed 7/11/2026
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