About Stripe

Stripe is a technology company that provides a platform for businesses to accept payments online and in person. Founded in 2010, Stripe offers tools for payment processing, billing, subscriptions, fraud prevention, and financial management. It's widely used by startups, large enterprises, and e-commerce platforms around the world due to its developer-friendly APIs, global reach, and seamless integration options.

Stripe in the Hospitality Sector
For hotels and vacation rentals, Stripe simplifies and secures the booking and payment process. It enables direct bookings with instant payments, supports recurring billing for subscriptions or memberships, and facilitates automated refunds and chargeback management. Stripe’s global payment support helps properties attract international guests, while its integrations with PMS (Property Management Systems) and channel managers streamline operations. The impact is improved cash flow, reduced administrative burden, and a smoother guest experience—boosting direct revenue and customer satisfaction in a highly competitive industry.

Accepted Payment Methods
Stripe supports a wide range of global and local payment methods, including:

• Credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, etc.)

• Digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay)

• Bank debits and transfers (SEPA Direct Debit, ACH, etc.)

• Buy Now, Pay Later options (Klarna, Afterpay/Clearpay)

• Real-time payments (iDEAL, Bancontact, etc.)

This flexibility allows businesses to offer localized and convenient payment options to customers around the world. A full, up-to-date list of supported payment methods can be found here:

👉 Stripe: Supported Payment Methods

Stripe Support

Stripe offers a very sophisticated support knowledge base with a lot of articles to help out Stripe account holders. Beyond that they can get support here: Stripe: Help & Support