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react-native-stripe-api

library0.1.0jsnpmunverified

A small React Native library that provides a client for the Stripe REST API, primarily focused on creating tokens from card details. Version 0.1.0 is the latest and only stable release. It is a lightweight alternative to the official Stripe SDK for React Native, but note that many advertised methods (createCustomer, createCharge, etc.) are marked as deprecated in the README and may not work reliably. The library has a fixed security issue (issue #8) and has minimal maintenance. It requires React Native 0.27.2+ and has not been updated since 2016.

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react-native-stripe-api

paymentsjavascriptv0.1.0

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Install & Compatibility

Where this runs

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Code

Verified usage

Verified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.

Stripe

✓ import Stripe from 'react-native-stripe-api'

✗ const Stripe = require('react-native-stripe-api')

Default export class. The CJS require works but the package does not ship TypeScript types.

Stripe

✓ const Stripe = require('react-native-stripe-api').default

✗ const Stripe = require('react-native-stripe-api')

If using CommonJS with transpilation, the default export might be under .default. The package uses ES modules.

ReactNativeStripeApi

✓ import { default as Stripe } from 'react-native-stripe-api'

✗ import { ReactNativeStripeApi } from 'react-native-stripe-api'

Named export does not exist; only a default export named Stripe.

Imports Stripe, instantiates with API key, and creates a token from test card details.

import Stripe from 'react-native-stripe-api'; const apiKey = process.env.STRIPE_API_KEY ?? ''; const client = new Stripe(apiKey); async function createToken() { try { const token = await client.createToken('4242424242424242', '12', '25', '123'); console.log('Token created:', token); } catch (error) { console.error('Error:', error); } } createToken();

Debug

Known issues

breakingSecurity issue fixed in 0.1.0 - see GitHub issue #8. Older versions expose API keys or have other vulnerabilities.

fix

Update to version 0.1.0 or later.

affects: <0.1.0

deprecatedMethods like createCustomer, createCharge, refundCharge, addCardToCustomer, destroyCardOfCustomer, createSubscription, retrieveSubscription are deprecated and struck through in the README. They may not work as expected.

fix

Use only createToken. For other Stripe operations, use the official Stripe SDK or a backend proxy.

affects: >=0.0.0

gotchaRequires React Native 0.27.2+ and Android 4.4+ (API level 19). Older versions may not work.

fix

Ensure React Native version is >=0.27.2 and Android API level >=19.

affects: >=0.0.0

breakingThe package has outdated peer dependencies, including babel-polyfill@6.9.1 and react@15.1.0. It may conflict with newer React Native setups.

fix

Consider using the official Stripe SDK for React Native or a more modern alternative.

affects: >=0.0.0

deprecatedThe library is in maintenance mode with no updates since 2016. Many Stripe API changes (e.g., API version upgrades, new endpoints) are not supported.

fix

Migrate to the official Stripe SDK (@stripe/stripe-react-native) or a modern wrapper.

affects: >=0.0.0

breakingThe createToken method may not handle Stripe API errors correctly; it returns raw error objects without the typical Stripe Error structure.

fix

Wrap calls in try-catch and handle errors manually. For better error handling, use the official Stripe SDK.

affects: >=0.0.0

Errors

Common errors & fixes

Cannot find module 'react-native-stripe-api'

Package not installed or missing node_modules.

fix

npm install react-native-stripe-api --save

TypeError: _reactNativeStripeApi2.default is not a constructor

Incorrect import when using CommonJS require without .default.

fix

const Stripe = require('react-native-stripe-api').default;

undefined is not an object (evaluating 'client.createToken')

Stripe instance created with invalid or missing API key.

fix

Provide a valid Stripe publishable key to the Stripe constructor.

Network request failed

Android emulator/device does not have internet or Stripe server is unreachable.

fix

Check network connectivity and ensure the API key is correct. On Android emulator, use 10.0.2.2 for localhost.

The Stripe API key format is invalid

Supplied API key does not start with 'pk_' or 'sk_'.

fix

Use a valid Stripe publishable key (starts with 'pk_test' or 'pk_live').

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Version history

0.1.0latest on npm

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Dependencies

reactrequiredpeer dependency required for React Native

react-nativerequiredpeer dependency required to run on mobile

babel-polyfilloptionalold peer dependency for polyfilling ES6 features

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Resources

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