Stripe is a powerful and developer-friendly payment processing platform that enables businesses of all sizes to accept online payments securely. With support for credit cards, ACH transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more, Stripe offers seamless integration through its API and is trusted by millions of startups and enterprises worldwide.
For non-U.S. residents, Stripe can still be accessible—however, you must first form a U.S.-based business entity (typically an LLC or C-Corp), obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS, and set up a U.S. business bank account. These steps are required to meet Stripe’s compliance and verification standards, as the platform needs to verify your business identity and banking information.
Stripe is ideal for international founders aiming to sell SaaS products, digital goods, or services to a U.S. or global audience without needing a physical presence in the United States.
You can also check out the guide to opening a Stripe account for non-US citizens
