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[cinder horizon]

If the first invoice is with amount zero, a pending_setup_intent will be created instead. You can expand pending_setup_intent to get its client secret to complete the payment method collection: https://stripe.com/docs/api/subscriptions/object#subscription_object-pending_setup_intent

[safe cedar]

ooh, That is the part I have to focus. I've seen the pending_setup_intent before. I believe I have to fetch it since it is not expandable, just an ID form the created subscription payload.

[silver badger]

Correct, would need to be expanded (like latest_invoice)

You can pass the expand parameter in your Subscription creation

[safe cedar]

So I think I have to handle both pending_setup_intent.client_secret and latest_invoice.payment_intent.client_secret see which one is available isn't it?

[safe cedar]

Ok, I just remember, I can do that.

[silver badger]

Corect yes, you'd need logic to determine whether you need to handle a Setup or Payment Intent

There'd only ever be one of pending_setup_intent or latest_invoice[payment_intent]

[safe cedar]

What will be the logic to expect it must be Setup or Payment Intent at certain situation? I think I just check which one available, should be safe?

[silver badger]

Basically whenever there's no initial payment (i.e. trial, 100% coupon, etc) then it'll be a pending_setup_intent

You'd just need to check for the presence of the pending_setup_intent field in your create response

[safe cedar]

Ok then. So once this one work, will Stripe send invoice for $0?

[silver badger]

Well we don't send any emails in test mode

[safe cedar]

Ok, I did it on prod and it work for $xx some number, not happening on $0 for 100% coupon yet, not sure because stuck on this.

[silver badger]

I believe we don't send the $0 amount invoices no. You'd need to manually send those (they do exist, we just don't email them)

[safe cedar]

One last thing. Once the trial and coupon ends, customer credit card will be automatically deducted?

[silver badger]

It should be yep, assuming you collected one and confirmed the Setup Intent correctly

Feel free to use a test clock to see how the billing lifecycle works: https://stripe.com/docs/billing/testing/test-clocks

[safe cedar]

Good to know this 👍

Thank you for your prompt answer. Much appreciated.