#Alex-Payments
vale kettle
Hi there, yes, you can specify the currency when creating a PaymentIntent https://stripe.com/docs/api/payment_intents/create?lang=curl#create_payment_intent-currency
crimson plaza
I tried to pay an account using GBP and for payment intent I used USD but it flagged an error
vale kettle
Can you share the request ID (req_xxx)? Here's how you can find it: https://support.stripe.com/questions/finding-the-id-for-an-api-request
crimson plaza
pm_1LPzuoDNxoyjqvepJN6sql56
vale kettle
The request ID starts with req_, this is a PaymentMethod ID.
crimson plaza
req_rnzH8tWdYEhKCc
vale kettle
I don't see an error here, this request was successful.
crimson plaza
vale kettle
OK, this is another request ID, let me take a look
crimson plaza
thanks!
vale kettle
Thanks for the ID. Since the platform country is US and the connected account is based in GB, you should use on_behalf_of to have the charge settled in GBP.
crimson plaza
Can I still use on_behalf_of for same country transaction or would my API have to be dynamic to use on_behalf_of only when the country currencies are different?
vale kettle
I'm afraid not, you need to settle the charge in GBP, because the connected account is in GB, which is outside the platform's region.
crimson plaza
Oh I see, thanks
crimson plaza
but can I use on_behalf_of when paying from US to US?
vale kettle
Yes you can, the charge will be settled in USD regardless; Just take note that if you use on_behalf_of the connected account will be the Merchant of Record instead of platform.
crimson plaza
Will that affect the fees my platforms take or is that important only with legalities?
vale kettle
No it won't affect the application fee.
crimson plaza
Thanks
vale kettle
I need to step away so I’m going to archive this thread. If you need help with anything else please ask in #dev-help or contact Stripe Support: https://support.stripe.com/contact