You can save a payment method on AG so API orders charge automatically without re-entering card details. The Saved Card card lives under Settings — it's only shown once API access is enabled for your account.
How to save a card
- Open Settings from the AG sidebar (or the footer Settings button).
- Find the Saved Card card.
- Click Add card — Stripe Elements opens for secure card entry.
- Enter the card details and click Save card.
- Stripe verifies the card via a SetupIntent (off-session authorisation, no charge).
The card is now saved against your account, on the Stripe branch matching your country of residence.
What it's used for
- Public API orders — required for orders placed via the AG public API. Without a saved card, API orders fail.
- Off-session charges by the Artful Gallery API.
How to remove or change
- Remove — click the trash icon on the saved card. It's detached from your Stripe customer immediately.
- Replace — click Replace to enter a new card.
Card details are stored by Stripe, never on AG servers — what's stored locally is just a Stripe customer reference and the card's last 4 digits + brand for display.