Supported payment methods

Stripe supports the following categories of payment methods:

• Cards
• Bank debits
• Bank redirects
• Bank transfers
• Buy now, pay later
• Real-time payments
• Vouchers
• Wallets

Different payment methods are more dominant in certain regions, meaning not all customers have or prefer a card payment method. Offering more options can help reduce the chance of losing a customer at checkout. Each payment method has its own restrictions around supported currencies, countries, products, and API options. To learn more see, Payment method support.

Each category has similar features, a single integration, and common checkout experiences. After you integrate one payment method, you can add another within the same category with minimal changes to your integration.

Cards

Cards are a common way for customers and businesses to pay online or in person. Stripe supports global and local card networks. See the card brands that Stripe supports.

In-person payments support different card brands, depending on the country and reader type. For more information, see Terminal’s supported card brands.

Bank debits

By debiting your customer’s bank account directly, you can save on transaction fees when compared to cards. For details, see the bank debits documentation.

Bank redirects

Bank redirects let customers pay online using their bank account, using a secure checkout flow. They’re popular among European and Asian customers and can improve conversion and reduce fraud. See bank redirects to learn more.

To request access to one of our invite only payment methods, contact us.

Bank transfers

Customers or other businesses can use bank transfers to send money directly to your bank account and are common for accepting large payments from other businesses. In some countries, bank transfers are popular for consumer payments as well. See bank transfers to learn more.

Buy now, pay later

Buy now, pay later payment methods help retailers reach customers who want to pay in installments. Your business is paid immediately and in full, and your customer pays nothing or a portion of the total cost at checkout. See buy now, pay later to learn more.

To request access to one of our invite only payment methods, contact us.

Real-time payments

Real-time payments let customers send money directly from their bank account or other funding source using an intermediary to authenticate, such as a phone number or other account. They’re a common payment type in Asia and Latin America. See real-time payments to learn more.

To request access to one of our invite only payment methods, contact us.

Vouchers

Vouchers are a popular way for customers in Asia and Latin America to complete online purchases in-person. At checkout, customers receive a digital voucher with pending transaction details and then complete the payment at local stores. See vouchers to learn more.

Wallets

Wallets provide a fast and secure way for customers to pay with a saved card or a stored balance. Wallets can help increase conversion and reduce fraud. To learn more, see Wallets.

To request access to one of our invite only payment methods, contact us.

Custom payment methods

If you need a payment method that’s not on this page, see custom payment methods.