# How to apply for Issuing

### Test mode access
If you are based in the **US**, the **UK** or **certain countries in the EU,** you can instantly get access to Test mode Issuing via the Dashboard by navigating to the Issuing section and clicking on the "**Get Started"** button.
In test mode, there are certain differences with live mode that are present, which are outlined [here](/questions/differences-between-stripe-issuing-test-mode-and-live-mode).
**Note:** Gaining access to test-mode Issuing does not automatically register your interest in live-mode Issuing. You will still need to submit a request directly with the Sales team.
### Live-mode access
If you want access to live mode, you can visit the Stripe Issuing landing page and fill in our form: [https://stripe.com/issuing](https://stripe.com/issuing). Here, you will provide details about your business, so that we can determine your eligibility for Issuing.
If your use case is supportable, our team will review your information and be in touch.
### **Availability**
Please note that at present, Stripe Issuing only supports commercial use cases in the **US**, **UK** and countries in the **EU**. For a full overview of global availability, you can refer to our Stripe Docs:
[https://stripe.com/docs/issuing/global](https://stripe.com/docs/issuing/global)
### **Atlas users**
For Stripe Atlas users, Issuing will only be available to use if:
* You have a valid SSN or photo identification documents (for example, a passport) for verification purposes
* EIN Tax ID
* Your representative has a US address
* And your business activities and cardholders are based primarily in the United Kingdom