Julian Drago
February 13, 2023
Stripe is a popular US-based payment platform that allows businesses to accept payments from customers all over the world. If you're a founder based in Latin America, you may wonder how to create a Stripe account and access the US financial system to accept payments, build your business, run payroll, and more. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps to open a Stripe account from Latin America.
The first step is to visit the Stripe website at stripe.com. Once you're on the site, click on the "Sign up" button to create your account.
The registration form will require your business information, including your company name, email address, and country of operation. Make sure to fill out all the fields accurately and truthfully.
After you've completed the registration form, Stripe will send you a confirmation email. Click on the confirmation link to verify your email address.
To receive payments through Stripe, you must provide your bank account information. Stripe will deposit your payments directly into your account.
Once you've registered and provided your bank account information, Stripe will review and approve your account. This process usually takes a few days.
Once your account is approved, you can accept customer payments using Stripe. You can integrate Stripe with your website or mobile app to make it easy for customers to pay you.
It's important to note that Stripe may require additional documentation from businesses located in Latin America, such as tax identification numbers or proof of incorporation. Make sure you have all the necessary documents ready before you create your account.
Opening a Stripe account from Latin America is a simple process. Just follow the steps outlined above and make sure you have all the required documentation on hand. Openbiz is available to help you get set up with Stripe so you can start accepting payments from customers all over the world.