Stripe is the world's leading payment infrastructure platform. Here's everything you need to know — what it does, how much it costs, who uses it, and whether it's right for your business.
Stripe is a payment processing company founded in 2010 by Irish brothers Patrick and John Collison. It provides the software and APIs that allow businesses to accept payments online, send invoices, manage subscriptions, and process in-person card payments. Stripe is now valued at over $65 billion and processes hundreds of billions of dollars in payments annually.
Cards, bank transfers, wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay) in 135+ currencies across 45+ countries.
Recurring charges, trials, proration, dunning — everything for SaaS and membership businesses.
Send professional invoices with a payment link. Free for basic use. Clients can pay by card or bank transfer.
Embed a complete checkout on your website with Stripe Elements or use Stripe's hosted checkout page.
| Country | Standard Rate | Monthly Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA | 2.9% + $0.30 | $0 |
| 🇬🇧 UK | 1.5% + £0.20 | £0 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1.7% + A$0.30 | A$0 |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 2.9% + CA$0.30 | CA$0 |
| 🇪🇺 Europe | 1.5% + €0.25 | €0 |
| 🇮🇳 India | 2.0% flat | ₹0 |
Stripe is used by everyone from solo freelancers sending invoices to Fortune 500 companies. Notable users include Amazon, Shopify, Lyft, Instacart, Salesforce, and millions of small businesses worldwide. It's particularly popular among SaaS companies, e-commerce stores, and tech startups due to its superior API and developer documentation.