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title: "Stripe restricted keys for pre-authorization"
description: "You can use either a restricted Stripe key or a standard secret key for pre-authorization. A restricted key works as long as it has permission to write…"
url: "https://homerunner.io/docs/does-a-restricted-stripe-key-work-for-pre-authorization-or-is-a-standard-secret/"
updated: "2026-10-26"
category: Booking engine and checkout
---

# Stripe restricted keys for pre-authorization

You can use either a restricted Stripe key or a standard secret key for pre-authorization. A restricted key works as long as it has permission to write **Setup Intents**, write **Payment Intents**, and read **Payment Methods**.

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