Can indians use Stripe

Yes, Indians can use Stripe, but Stripe accounts in India are invite-only, so Indian businesses must request an invite rather than sign up directly on the website.

Stripe does not accept new Indian accounts through its regular sign-up flow. Instead, a business requests an invite through Stripe's India support page, and Stripe approves only a limited number of applicants, with a strong focus on businesses pursuing international expansion and exports.

• Eligible businesses: Registered companies, limited liability partnerships (LLPs) and sole proprietorships can apply for a Stripe account in India.
• Not supported: Non-profits and simple partnerships are not eligible for a Stripe India account.
• Card networks: Stripe accounts in India support Visa, Mastercard and American Express for both domestic and international payments.
• International payments: Indian merchants can accept card payments from customers in over 135 currencies, with settlement made in Indian Rupees (INR).
• Local payment methods: Popular domestic options such as UPI, local wallets and net banking are generally not available through Stripe in India.

Businesses that are not approved, or that mainly need UPI or net banking, can compare Stripe alternatives by checking which entity types each service accepts and which payment methods it supports.

If you do plan to apply, confirm that your business is registered under an eligible structure and be clear about whether you mostly need to collect international or domestic payments, since Stripe's India offering is built around international card acceptance.