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Stripe

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Easy Access

Fees

2.9% + €0.30 per transaction (EU/US)

Currencies

135+ currencies

Available in

46 countries natively

Benefits

  • Best-in-class API and developer documentation
  • Supports 135+ currencies and 40+ countries
  • Built-in subscription billing, invoicing, and fraud detection (Radar)
  • Instant payouts available for eligible accounts
  • Stripe Atlas can help register a US LLC alongside the account
  • Extensive ecosystem: Stripe Connect, Terminal, Issuing, Treasury

Downsides

  • Accounts can be frozen or terminated with little warning for 'high-risk' businesses
  • 90-day rolling reserve possible for new or flagged accounts
  • Customer support is primarily email / chat — no dedicated phone line
  • Not available for residents of some countries without a legal entity abroad
  • Chargeback fee of $15 per dispute

Easy Access — How to Get Access

Straightforward online sign-up — most merchants approved within 24–48 hours.

  1. 1Sign up at stripe.com with a valid business email
  2. 2Verify your identity (passport / ID) and address
  3. 3Connect a bank account in a supported country
  4. 4Activate live payments once verification is approved (usually < 24 h)

Best Company Structures

US LLCUK LtdNetherlands BVEstonian OÜIrish LtdSingapore Pte Ltd

Best Markets

United StatesUnited KingdomEU / EEACanadaAustraliaSingapore

Fee Structure

2.9% + €0.30 per transaction (EU/US); 1.5% + €0.25 Europe cards

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46 countries natively; accessible via entity in supported country

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