Italy is one of Europe's largest e-commerce markets and Stripe's EU rates apply — 1.5% + €0.25 — making it highly cost-effective for Italian businesses.
Cards, PayPal, and bank transfers are the dominant online payment methods in Italy. Stripe supports Italian cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) as well as SEPA Direct Debit — ideal for recurring B2B payments at 0.8% + €0.25 capped at €5. Stripe also supports iDEAL-like methods for Italian bank transfers.