This video how-to guide covers getting started taking payments online.

Creating a new Stripe account or connecting an existing Stripe account takes only minutes, but there are a few crucial business questions to consider before you start. The first two videos walk through the basics of how accounts are structured and what Stripe needs to activate your account.

Account Structure

Before you create or connect a Stripe account to your partner platform, consider whether you need a single Stripe account for your business or multiple Stripe accounts. This video covers when you need more than one Stripe account and the benefits you gain from local acquiring if you’re planning to do business in more than a single country.

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Supported accounts and settlement currencies

Verification Requirements

If you're creating a Stripe account for the first time, it's helpful to know what Stripe needs to verify and activate your account. This information is required by regulators and helps prevent abuses in the financial system. Each country has its own set of regulations, and knowing beforehand what documentation you’ll need to submit during the account creation process will help you get online and open for business quickly and smoothly.

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Business identification and bank account ownership verification process

Explore the entire series on getting started with Stripe

1. Getting started with Stripe: Plan your Stripe account
2. Getting started with Stripe: Create or connect an account
3. Getting started with Stripe: Explore Stripe
4. Getting started with Stripe: Payments and Payouts
5. Getting started with Stripe: Financial reports
6. Getting started with Stripe: Fraud and disputes