How to open Stripe account in India

Stripe does not currently offer direct account registration for businesses based in India. While Stripe supports payments from Indian customers, Indian merchants cannot open a native Stripe account. Businesses looking to receive international payments need to explore Stripe alternatives that are fully accessible and compliant in India.

Skydo is an RBI-authorised cross-border payments platform built specifically for Indian exporters and freelancers, offering fast, cost-effective international transfers with full regulatory compliance. Other options include direct bank transfers via SWIFT, which work but tend to be slower and more expensive, or platforms like Wise and Payoneer that support Indian users with varying fee structures and processing times.