Before getting started with your Stripe account, make sure your business is not listed in our restricted business list.

Behind the scenes, we work closely with payment networks (such as Visa and Mastercard) and banking partners across more than two dozen countries. Each institution has strict legal regulations that govern them and specific rules about the types of businesses they do and do not work with. Through our partnerships, we are bound to uphold those requirements. In addition, we must also—of course—uphold the laws of the countries we operate in. Lastly, we need to be careful regarding the financial risks that different businesses may pose to their customers or to Stripe.

In certain cases, businesses listed in this link may be eligible for processing with explicit prior approval from Stripe. However, businesses that offer illegal products or services are never eligible to use the Stripe Services. If you are uncertain as to whether your business is a Restricted Business, or have questions about how these requirements apply to you, please contact us.

By registering with us, you are confirming that you will not use the Service to accept payments in connection with restricted businesses, restricted business' activities or practices, unless you have received prior written approval from Stripe. Any balance of payments processed by a restricted business may be held by Stripe to cover eventual disputes.

It is also prohibited to use the Service for any dealings, engagement, or sale of goods/services linked directly or indirectly with jurisdictions Stripe has deemed high risk, such as Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Crimea Region, and Syria.

Stripe may also require additional licenses for businesses in Thailand from certain industries. Because of this requirement, Stripe will not be able to support any Custom or Express accounts from these industries.