Retrieves the current account balance, based on the authentication that was used to make the request. For a sample request, see Accounting for negative balances.
Parameters
No parameters.
Returns
Returns a balance object for the account that was authenticated in the request.
{ "object": "balance", "available": [ { "amount": 666670, "currency": "usd", "source_types": { "card": 666670 } } ], "connect_reserved": [ { "amount": 0, "currency": "usd" } ], "livemode": false, "pending": [ { "amount": 61414, "currency": "usd", "source_types": { "card": 61414 } } ]}Balance transactions represent funds moving through your Stripe account. Stripe creates them for every type of transaction that enters or leaves your Stripe account balance.
Related guide: Balance transaction types
The Charge object represents a single attempt to move money into your Stripe account. PaymentIntent confirmation is the most common way to create Charges, but Account Debits may also create Charges. Some legacy payment flows create Charges directly, which is not recommended for new integrations.
This object represents a customer of your business. Use it to create recurring charges, save payment and contact information, and track payments that belong to the same customer.
A Customer Session allows you to grant Stripe’s frontend SDKs (like Stripe.js) client-side access control over a Customer.
Related guides: Customer Session with the Payment Element, Customer Session with the Pricing Table, Customer Session with the Buy Button.