diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index c374188bf..8eb30a0fb 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -37,6 +37,8 @@ end
     * `paddle_pay ~> 0.2`
     * `receipts ~> 2`
 
+* Stripe.max_network_retries is now set to 2 by default. - @excid3
+  This adds idempotency keys automatically to each request so that they can be safely retried.
 * Stripe Subscriptons can now be paused and resumed - @excid3
 * Replace `update_email!` with `update_customer!` - @excid3
 * Add options for `cancel_now!` to support `invoice_now` and `prorate` flags for Stripe - @excid3
diff --git a/lib/pay/stripe.rb b/lib/pay/stripe.rb
index 1e8941a79..8eea6d016 100644
--- a/lib/pay/stripe.rb
+++ b/lib/pay/stripe.rb
@@ -40,6 +40,11 @@ def self.setup
 
       # Used by Stripe to identify Pay for support
       ::Stripe.set_app_info("PayRails", partner_id: "pp_partner_IqhY0UExnJYLxg", version: Pay::VERSION, url: "https://github.com/pay-rails/pay")
+
+      # Automatically retry requests that fail
+      # This automatically includes idempotency keys in the request to guarantee that retires are safe
+      # https://github.com/stripe/stripe-ruby#configuring-automatic-retries
+      ::Stripe.max_network_retries = 2
     end
 
     def self.public_key