Does Stripe support India

Yes, Stripe supports India, but Stripe accounts in India are available on an invite-only basis rather than through open sign-up.

• No direct sign-up: A new Indian account cannot be created straight from the Stripe website. Businesses need to request an invite through Stripe's support page on opening an account in India.
• Selective approval: Stripe approves a limited number of Indian businesses, with a strong focus on companies working on exports and international expansion.
• Eligible business types: Registered companies, limited liability partnerships (LLPs) and sole proprietorships can apply. Non-profits and ordinary partnerships are not supported.

Once approved, the account is built mainly for accepting payments from overseas customers. Stripe's India support page lists Visa, Mastercard and American Express as the supported card networks for domestic and international payments.

• International cards: Indian merchants can accept card payments in more than 135 currencies, and the money is settled in Indian Rupees (INR).
• Domestic payment methods: Common local options such as UPI, local wallets and net banking are generally not supported on Stripe accounts in India.

Businesses that do not receive an invite, that operate as a non-profit or partnership, or that need UPI and net banking often look at Stripe alternatives that fit their business structure and the customers they sell to.

• Check eligibility first: Confirm that your business is a registered company, LLP or sole proprietorship before requesting an invite.
• Match your customers: Consider whether most of your payments will come from international cards or from domestic methods like UPI.