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Stripe Availability by Country (2026): Where You Need a US LLC
Can you open Stripe where you live, or do you need a US company? We checked Stripe’s official country list and Mercury’s prohibited-countries list for 38 countries our clients ask about most. Download the data or use the table below.
Stripe lists 51 supported countries. Of the 38 countries in this table, 19 are not on Stripe’s list, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the Philippines; India and Indonesia are in Preview; and Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and Côte d’Ivoire are served through Paystack. In those countries, founders often use a US LLC to apply for Stripe US. Data checked on 21 October 2026.
Key Findings
- 19 of 38 countries in our sample are not on Stripe’s supported list, mostly in South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.
- India and Indonesia are listed as Preview, with access through Stripe sales.
- Five African countries are served through Paystack rather than Stripe’s own sign-up.
- Mercury, a popular bank for non-resident LLCs, does not open accounts for residents of 11 countries in this table, including Pakistan, Nigeria and the Philippines.
Stripe and Mercury by Country
Sources: stripe.com/global and Mercury Help Center (prohibited countries, based on residence). Checked 21 October 2026. Download the data (CSV).
| Country | Stripe directly | Mercury bank | US LLC route to Stripe US | Country guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | Not available | No (for residents) | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | Guide |
| India | Preview (contact Stripe sales) | Not on its prohibited list | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | Guide |
| Bangladesh | Not available | No (for residents) | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | Guide |
| Sri Lanka | Not available | Not on its prohibited list | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | Guide |
| Nepal | Not available | No (for residents) | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | Guide |
| Nigeria | Through Paystack (Stripe’s extended network) | No (for residents) | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | Guide |
| Ghana | Through Paystack (Stripe’s extended network) | Not on its prohibited list | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | Guide |
| Kenya | Through Paystack (Stripe’s extended network) | Not on its prohibited list | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | Guide |
| South Africa | Through Paystack (Stripe’s extended network) | Not on its prohibited list | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | – |
| Côte d’Ivoire | Through Paystack (Stripe’s extended network) | Not on its prohibited list | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | – |
| Egypt | Not available | Not on its prohibited list | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | Guide |
| Morocco | Not available | Not on its prohibited list | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | Guide |
| Turkey | Not available | Not on its prohibited list | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | Guide |
| Saudi Arabia | Not available | Not on its prohibited list | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | Guide |
| Qatar | Not available | Not on its prohibited list | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | – |
| Kuwait | Not available | Not on its prohibited list | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | – |
| Oman | Not available | Not on its prohibited list | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | – |
| Bahrain | Not available | Not on its prohibited list | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | – |
| Jordan | Not available | Not on its prohibited list | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | – |
| Lebanon | Not available | No (for residents) | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | – |
| Iraq | Not available | No (for residents) | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | – |
| United Arab Emirates | Available | Not on its prohibited list | Usually not needed | – |
| Indonesia | Preview (contact Stripe sales) | No (for residents) | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | Guide |
| Philippines | Not available | No (for residents) | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | Guide |
| Vietnam | Not available | No (for residents) | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | Guide |
| Malaysia | Available | Not on its prohibited list | Usually not needed | – |
| Singapore | Available | Not on its prohibited list | Usually not needed | – |
| Thailand | Available | Not on its prohibited list | Usually not needed | – |
| Hong Kong | Available | Not on its prohibited list | Usually not needed | – |
| Japan | Available | Not on its prohibited list | Usually not needed | – |
| Uzbekistan | Not available | No (for residents) | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | – |
| Ukraine | Not available | No (for residents) | Yes, a US LLC can apply for Stripe US | – |
| United Kingdom | Available | Not on its prohibited list | Usually not needed | – |
| Germany | Available | Not on its prohibited list | Usually not needed | – |
| Canada | Available | Not on its prohibited list | Usually not needed | – |
| Australia | Available | Not on its prohibited list | Usually not needed | – |
| Brazil | Available | Not on its prohibited list | Usually not needed | – |
| Mexico | Available | Not on its prohibited list | Usually not needed | – |
How to Read the Table
- Available: businesses in that country can usually sign up for Stripe locally.
- Preview: Stripe offers it through its sales team; access is not open self-sign-up.
- Through Paystack: Stripe points businesses to Paystack, a Stripe company.
- Not available: the country is not on Stripe’s supported list.
- Mercury: whether Mercury opens accounts for founders who live there; it decides by residence, not passport.
Methodology
We read Stripe’s global availability page and Mercury’s prohibited-countries help article on 21 October 2026 and recorded each country’s status exactly as listed. The table covers the countries our clients ask about most, not every country in the world. A US LLC route means a US-formed LLC can apply for Stripe US; Stripe still reviews every application. Journalists and bloggers may use this data with a link to this page.
Getting Stripe From an Unsupported Country
- Form a US LLC and get its EIN (we do this within 24 hours of state approval).
- Open a US business account with a provider that serves your country; see the bank comparison.
- Prepare a live website with policies and a clear business description.
- Apply for Stripe US with matching details; see Stripe and PayPal setup.
Stripe by Country: FAQs
Is Stripe available in Pakistan?
Not directly. Pakistan is not on Stripe’s list of supported countries (checked October 2026). Founders in Pakistan usually form a US LLC, get an EIN and a US business account, then apply for Stripe US.
Which countries are in Stripe “Preview”?
On Stripe’s global page, India and Indonesia are marked Preview and send visitors to Stripe sales instead of normal sign-up.
What does “through Paystack” mean?
For Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and Côte d’Ivoire, Stripe’s global page links to Paystack, a Stripe company, rather than Stripe’s own dashboard.
Does a US LLC guarantee a Stripe account?
No. A US LLC lets you apply for Stripe US, but Stripe verifies the business and its owners and makes the final decision. See why Stripe rejects foreign-owned LLCs.
How often is this table updated?
We re-check Stripe’s and Mercury’s official pages regularly and show the date checked at the top of the table. Rules can change without notice.
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