
Stripe
A financial technology company that provides economic infrastructure for the internet, processing over a trillion dollars in payments annually and expanding into services like lending, card issuance, and stablecoins.
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Summary
Stripe is an Irish-American multinational financial technology and Software as a Service (SaaS) company, dual-headquartered in South San Francisco, California, and Dublin, Ireland. It specializes in providing payment-processing software and application programming interfaces (APIs) for e-commerce websites and mobile applications, facilitating online payments for businesses globally. The company has demonstrated strong financial performance, processing over $1.4 trillion in payment volume in 2024, and is recognized as the largest privately-owned fintech company with a valuation of approximately $91 billion. Stripe operates in a competitive landscape, with Adyen identified as a key rival, and its data provides insights into the rapid growth of the AI ecosystem, supporting various AI businesses like OpenAI, Perplexity, Cursor, and Anthropic.
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Type
Payment processor
Founded
2010-01-01
Founders
Patrick Collison, John Collison
Employees
8000
Valuation
$91 billion
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
US Adult Reach
90%
Historical Uptime
99.999%
API Requests (daily)
500M+
Payment Volume (2024)
$1.4 trillion
Compliance Certifications
PCI Level 1 Service Provider, SSAE18/SOC 1 type 1 and type 2, SSAE18/SOC 2 type 1 and type 2, Money Transmitter Licenses (US), PSD2, Strong Customer Authentication (SCA)
API Requests (peak per second)
13,000
Supported Currencies & Payment Methods
135+
Timeline
- Stripe was founded. (Source: wikidata, web_search_results)
2010-01-01
- Stripe introduced Stripe Connect, a multiparty payments solution. (Source: web_search_results)
2012-XX-XX
Web Search Results
- Stripe, Inc. - Wikipedia
Stripe, Inc. is an Irish-American( services and software as a service (SaaS) company dual-headquartered in South San Francisco, California, United States, and Dublin, Ireland.( The company primarily offers payment-processing software and application programming interfaces for e-commerce websites and mobile applications.( Stripe is the largest privately-ownedfintech company with a valuation of about $91 billion and over $1.4 trillion in payment volume processed in 2024.( History ------- [...] From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Irish-American multinational financial services and SaaS company For other uses, see Stripe "Stripe (disambiguation)"). Stripe, Inc.Image 4 Image 5: Stripe's headquarters Headquarters in South San Francisco Company typePrivate Industry Financial services Payment processor Founded 2010; 15 years ago(2010) FoundersPatrick and John Collison HeadquartersSouth San Francisco, California, U.S. and [...] Stripe provides application programming interfaces that web developers can use to integrate payment processing into their websites and mobile applications.( The company introduced Stripe Connect in 2012, a multiparty payments solution that lets software developers embed payments natively into their products.(
- Stripe Payments | Global Payment Processing Platform
Simplify compliance with an industry-leading partner certified to the highest compliance standards and operational excellence. Stripe is a member of the PCI Board of Advisors and has a 100% PCI audit success rate as a PCI Level 1 Service Provider. SSAE18/SOC 1 type 1 and type 2 and SSAE18/SOC 2 type 1 and type 2 reports Money Transmitter Licenses across US Know Your Customer and AML checks PSD2 and Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) compliant PCI DSS Level 1 certification [...] Use Stripe to easily customize your payments setup with more accessible, enterprise-grade capabilities that can accelerate time to market, increase revenue, and reduce costs. For qualified users and where available via Stripe [...] > Creating payments experiences that combine payments innovation, reduced friction, and cost savings is at the core of what we do. Using Link to give customers the option to easily pay with their bank accounts puts us in a position to tick all those boxes while providing access to an increasingly popular mode of payment. Stripe shares our commitment to reliability, customer centricity, and continued innovation—which is why they are a key partner. >
- How payment processing works | Stripe
Offer diverse payment options Cater to the diverse preferences of your customers and enhance their shopping experience by offering multiple payment options, such as credit and debit cards, digital wallets, and alternative payment methods. Use a reputable payment processor Choose a reliable and reputable payment processor that offers comprehensive payment processing solutions, advanced fraud prevention tools, competitive fees, and excellent customer support. [...] A payment processing provider, such as Stripe, can maintain these best practices, giving businesses access to an efficient, functional payment processing system without straining their resources. For more information about how Stripe caters to the complex payment processing needs of modern businesses, start here. [...] A wide range of technologies, services, and financial instruments (any physical or digital instrument used to make cashless transactions, such as a credit or debit card) work together to ensure the fast and secure transfer of funds between parties. Payment processing systems facilitate trade, support ecommerce, and promote economic growth. The payment processing solutions that a business adopts dictate how well that business is able to interact with customers—and the broader world of commerce.
- Stripe | Financial Infrastructure to Grow Your Revenue
Stripe makes moving money as easy and programmable as moving data. Our teams are based in offices around the world and we process hundreds of billions of dollars each year for ambitious businesses of all sizes. # 500M+ API requests per day, peaking at 13,000 requests a second. # 99.999% historical uptime for Stripe services. # 90% of U.S. adults have bought from businesses using Stripe. # 135+ currencies and payment methods supported. # Support for any business type [...] Stripe | Financial Infrastructure to Grow Your Revenue # Stripe logo - Products - Solutions - Developers - Resources - Pricing Sign in Dashboard Sign in Sign in Contact sales Open mobile navigation Stripe logo Back Close mobile navigation - Products - Solutions - Developers - Resources - Contact sales - Pricing # Global payments - Payments Payments Online payments - Payment Links No-code payments - Checkout Prebuilt payment form - Elements [...] From global AI companies to category-defining marketplaces, successful businesses across industries grow and scale with Stripe. # AI Stripe supports businesses across the AI ecosystem—from usage-based billing for AI assistants like Perplexity to premium subscriptions for infrastructure providers like OpenAI. Learn more OpenAI logo Cursor logo Anthropic logo # SaaS
- Payment processors 101: What they are and how they work - Stripe
The content in this article is for general information and education purposes only and should not be construed as legal or tax advice. Stripe does not warrant or guarantee the accurateness, completeness, adequacy, or currency of the information in the article. You should seek the advice of a competent attorney or accountant licensed to practice in your jurisdiction for advice on your particular situation. More articles ============= See all payments articles [...] To help businesses expand globally, many payment processors offer support for multiple currencies and popular local payment methods. For example, Stripe supports more than 135 currencies, allowing businesses to do business globally and receive payouts in local currencies. [...] The business's payment system encrypts the transaction data, ensuring it is securely transmitted to the payment processor. This encryption helps prevent fraudulent actors from intercepting and misusing sensitive customer information. _Transaction data transmission_ The encrypted transaction data is sent from the business to the payment processor, which then forwards the information to the acquiring bank. _Acquiring bank to issuing bank_
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Inception Date
1/1/2010
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Stripe, Cummer ED, Tuam Municipal District, County Galway, Connacht, Éire / Ireland
Coordinates: 53.4419680, -8.8843795
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