What is required to refund a charge in Stripe Connect?

To successfully process a refund for a charge in Stripe Connect, the platform's secret key is required. This key is an essential component for authenticating API requests made by the platform to Stripe's servers. The secret key ensures that only authorized users associated with the platform can carry out sensitive operations, such as issuing refunds.

When a refund request is made, the system verifies the authenticity and permissions associated with the key provided. This mechanism helps maintain security and integrity by preventing unauthorized access or actions on a merchant's account. If a platform wants to initiate a refund, it must supply its secret key to authenticate the process.

While other elements, such as customer authorization or refund policy acknowledgments, may be important in broader contexts of charge handling and customer relationship management, they do not specifically pertain to the technical requirements for executing a refund via the Stripe API in the context of Stripe Connect.