Detaches a PaymentMethod object from a Customer. After a PaymentMethod is detached, it can no longer be used for a payment or re-attached to a Customer.
Parameters
No parameters.
Returns
Returns a PaymentMethod object.
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There are two types of PaymentMethodConfigurations. Which is used depends on the charge type:
Direct configurations apply to payments created on your account, including Connect destination charges, Connect separate charges and transfers, and payments not involving Connect.
Child configurations apply to payments created on your connected accounts using direct charges, and charges with the on_behalf_of parameter.
Child configurations have a parent that sets default values and controls which settings connected accounts may override. You can specify a parent ID at payment time, and Stripe will automatically resolve the connected account’s associated child configuration. Parent configurations are managed in the dashboard and are not available in this API.
Related guides:
A payment method domain represents a web domain that you have registered with Stripe. Stripe Elements use registered payment method domains to control where certain payment methods are shown.
Related guide: Payment method domains.
These bank accounts are payment methods on Customer objects.
On the other hand External Accounts are transfer destinations on Account objects for connected accounts. They can be bank accounts or debit cards as well, and are documented in the links above.
Related guide: Bank debits and transfers
A customer’s Cash balance represents real funds. Customers can add funds to their cash balance by sending a bank transfer. These funds can be used for payment and can eventually be paid out to your bank account.